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Mortgage loan insurance quick reference guide

An overview of CMHC’s homeowner mortgage loan insurance programs and eligibility requirements.

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CMHC is committed to working with mortgage industry professionals to help homebuyers meet their housing needs. We provide a full range of mortgage loan insurance products for homeowner and small rental loans.

Benefits of CMHC’s mortgage loan insurance:

  • Access to homeownership with a minimum down payment of 5%
  • Access to competitive interest rates
  • Flexible terms and conditions to meet a variety of financing needs
  • Products, training, solutions and service available everywhere in Canada

Download our Quick Reference Guide (PDF) for an overview of our Mortgage Loan Insurance programs.

CONTACT US

Contact your Regional Manager, Client Relations or call our Underwriting Centre team at 1-888 GO emili (1-888-463-6454).

Disclaimer

This material is a quick reference tool for CMHC’s common Mortgage Loan Insurance. Additional conditions may apply.

This information is subject to change at any time. Please verify with CMHC that you have the most up to date information before the loan is processed.

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Date Published: June 20, 2022

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