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We surveyed over 3,500 recent mortgage consumers across Canada between February 16th and March 2nd, 2022, to better understand their behaviours, attitudes and expectations when it comes to their mortgage. This includes mortgage consumers that had renewed or refinanced their existing mortgage, or purchased a home and obtained a mortgage, over the last 18 months.

The 2022 Mortgage Consumer Survey results are in!

Learn more about the sentiments and purchasing power of mortgage consumers. We surveyed people who renewed or refinanced their existing mortgage or purchased a home and obtained a mortgage over the last 18 months.

Get the Top Key Findings (PDF)

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the housing market and buyers continue to suffer from its effects. According to a recent survey:

  • 33% of buyers purchased sooner than expected due to COVID-19
  • 50% of buyers had concerns or felt uncertainty during the process

Additionally, 69% of buyers paid the maximum price they could afford and 44% were involved in a bidding war.

Unexpected expenses are also common during the home buying process, with 40% of buyers incurring additional costs.

For many first-time and repeat buyers, gifts are essential to financing a down payment. 33% of buyers rely on gifts, and 22% would not have been able to purchase a home without one.

Key highlights

  • 39%

    purchased a home to take advantage of the low-interest rates

  • 22%

    refinanced their existing mortgage to fund home improvements/renovations

  • 58%

    of mortgage consumers indicated no change in their buying timeline

  • 33%

    purchased a home sooner than they had anticipated

  • 46%

    paid what they had planned on to purchase their home

  • 50%

    of buyers had concerns or felt uncertainty during the home buying process

  • 44%

    of buyers were involved in a bidding war

  • 33%

    of repeat buyers financed their down payments with a gift

  • 72%

    of mortgage consumers gathered mortgage-related information online

  • 95%

    of those who used a mortgage broker to get the best rate

  • 86%

    of mortgage consumers were satisfied with their broker experience

  • 65%

    of first-time buyers got their mortgage with their current financial institution

The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

Many Canadians struggle to get a foot in the housing market. The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive is designed with these individuals in mind and it's proven successful for them.

We found that in 2022:

  • 73% of first-time buyers were aware of the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
  • 65% of those aware of the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive participated in the program
  • 72% think it’s a good idea for someone who has never owned property before to be able to access affordable housing
  • 73%

    of first-time buyers were aware of the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

  • 65%

    of those aware of the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive participated in the program

  • 72%

    of first-time buyers think the Incentive is a good way to help enter the housing market

Please contact your CMHC Account Manager for more information on the 2022 Mortgage Consumer Survey results.

Related links

  • 2021 Mortgage Consumer Survey
  • 2019 Mortgage Consumer Survey
  • 2018 Mortgage Consumer Survey

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Date Published: September 22, 2022

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