- About Us
- Homebuyers
- Lenders
- Underwriting Policies and Standards
- Underwriting Team
- Products
- Homebuyer 95
Homebuyer 95
The Genworth Canada Homebuyer 95 program offers qualified Canadians an opportunity to own a home with as little as 5%.
- New To Canada
New To Canada
Now qualified homebuyers who have immigrated or relocated to Canada can qualify for Genworth Canada default mortgage insurance with as little as a 5% down payment.
- Purchase Plus Improvements
Purchase Plus Improvements
We can help qualified home buyers tailor improvements immediately after taking possession, to make their new home just right for them. All this can be done with one manageable mortgage and 5% down payment.
- Progress Advance
Progress Advance
A program that lets residential home builders and individual borrowers take advantage of insured progress advances during the course of construction. We offer the program for homes purchased from a residential home builder or contractor or self-built properties for owner-occupancy.
- Energy Efficient Housing
Energy Efficient Housing
At Genworth Canada, we want to help protect the environment and support consumers as they make environmentally friendly choices. Through our Energy-Efficient Housing Program, home buyers purchasing an energy-efficient home or making energy saving renovations are now eligible for significant premium savings when Genworth Canada insurance is obtained.
- Business For Self
Business For Self
This program is for self-employed borrowers who cannot provide traditional income verification.
- Portability Feature
Portability Feature
At Genworth Canada, we know that for many Canadian families their first home is not their last home.
- Second Mortgage
Second Mortgage
This program provides borrowers with the additional flexibility of allowing a Second Mortgage to be registered against their property up to 95% combined LTV on a purchase.
- Borrowed Down Payment
Borrowed Down Payment
A program for home buyers who have established an excellent credit history but have not yet saved the required down payment or have chosen to use their savings to build assets in different ways.
- Self-Directed RRSP
Self-Directed RRSP
Canadian tax regulations allow self-directed Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP)/ Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) to be used for a non-arms length mortgage investment, provided that the mortgage is insured. We are delighted to offer this program to meet this opportunity.
- Vacation/Secondary Homes
Vacation/Secondary Homes
Whether it's a second home in the city to reduce that weekly commute or a cottage at the lake for weekend getaways, you can buy that property with a small down payment.
- Family Plan
Family Plan
Mortgage default insurance for buyers who are purchasing properties for immediate family members to live in with as little as a 5% down payment. (For example, buying a home for a child to live in while at a post secondary institution, or a home for parents to live in.)
- Investment Property
Investment Property
Genworth Canada will now be providing mortgage insurance on a rental program accessible to qualified borrowers with 20% down payment.
- Homebuyer 95
- Premium Rate Table
- Training and Education
- Mortgage Planning Tools
- Homeowner Assistance
- Mortgage Fraud
- Interest Rates
- Publications
- Email List Sign-Up
- Data Submission & Retention Schedule
- Brokers
- Underwriting Policies and Standards
- Underwriting Team
- Products
- Homebuyer 95
Homebuyer 95
The Genworth Canada Homebuyer 95 program offers qualified Canadians an opportunity to own a home with as little as 5%.
- New To Canada
New To Canada
Now qualified homebuyers who have immigrated or relocated to Canada can qualify for Genworth Canada default mortgage insurance with as little as a 5% down payment.
- Purchase Plus Improvements
Purchase Plus Improvements
We can help qualified home buyers tailor improvements immediately after taking possession, to make their new home just right for them. All this can be done with one manageable mortgage and 5% down payment.
- Progress Advance
Progress Advance
A program that lets residential home builders and individual borrowers take advantage of insured progress advances during the course of construction. We offer the program for homes purchased from a residential home builder or contractor or self-built properties for owner-occupancy.
- Energy Efficient Housing
Energy Efficient Housing
At Genworth Canada, we want to help protect the environment and support consumers as they make environmentally friendly choices. Through our Energy-Efficient Housing Program, home buyers purchasing an energy-efficient home or making energy saving renovations are now eligible for significant premium savings when Genworth Canada insurance is obtained.
- Business For Self
Business For Self
This program is for self-employed borrowers who cannot provide traditional income verification.
- Portability Feature
Portability Feature
At Genworth Canada, we know that for many Canadian families their first home is not their last home.
- Second Mortgage
Second Mortgage
This program provides borrowers with the additional flexibility of allowing a Second Mortgage to be registered against their property up to 95% combined LTV on a purchase.
- Borrowed Down Payment
Borrowed Down Payment
A program for home buyers who have established an excellent credit history but have not yet saved the required down payment or have chosen to use their savings to build assets in different ways.
- Self-Directed RRSP
Self-Directed RRSP
Canadian tax regulations allow self-directed Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP)/ Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) to be used for a non-arms length mortgage investment, provided that the mortgage is insured. We are delighted to offer this program to meet this opportunity.
- Vacation/Secondary Homes
Vacation/Secondary Homes
Whether it's a second home in the city to reduce that weekly commute or a cottage at the lake for weekend getaways, you can buy that property with a small down payment.
- Family Plan
Family Plan
Mortgage default insurance for buyers who are purchasing properties for immediate family members to live in with as little as a 5% down payment. (For example, buying a home for a child to live in while at a post secondary institution, or a home for parents to live in.)
- Investment Property
Investment Property
Genworth Canada will now be providing mortgage insurance on a rental program accessible to qualified borrowers with 20% down payment.
- Homebuyer 95
- Training and Education
- Mortgage Planning Tools
- Premium Rate Table
- Homeowner Assistance
- Mortgage Fraud
- My Marketing Source
- Publications
- Email List Sign-Up
- Realtors
- Underwriting Policies and Standards
- Underwriting Team
- Products
- Homebuyer 95
Homebuyer 95
The Genworth Canada Homebuyer 95 program offers qualified Canadians an opportunity to own a home with as little as 5%.
- New To Canada
New To Canada
Now qualified homebuyers who have immigrated or relocated to Canada can qualify for Genworth Canada default mortgage insurance with as little as a 5% down payment.
- Purchase Plus Improvements
Purchase Plus Improvements
We can help qualified home buyers tailor improvements immediately after taking possession, to make their new home just right for them. All this can be done with one manageable mortgage and 5% down payment.
- Progress Advance
Progress Advance
A program that lets residential home builders and individual borrowers take advantage of insured progress advances during the course of construction. We offer the program for homes purchased from a residential home builder or contractor or self-built properties for owner-occupancy.
- Energy Efficient Housing
Energy Efficient Housing
At Genworth Canada, we want to help protect the environment and support consumers as they make environmentally friendly choices. Through our Energy-Efficient Housing Program, home buyers purchasing an energy-efficient home or making energy saving renovations are now eligible for significant premium savings when Genworth Canada insurance is obtained.
- Business For Self
Business For Self
This program is for self-employed borrowers who cannot provide traditional income verification.
- Portability Feature
Portability Feature
At Genworth Canada, we know that for many Canadian families their first home is not their last home.
- Second Mortgage
Second Mortgage
This program provides borrowers with the additional flexibility of allowing a Second Mortgage to be registered against their property up to 95% combined LTV on a purchase.
- Borrowed Down Payment
Borrowed Down Payment
A program for home buyers who have established an excellent credit history but have not yet saved the required down payment or have chosen to use their savings to build assets in different ways.
- Self-Directed RRSP
Self-Directed RRSP
Canadian tax regulations allow self-directed Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP)/ Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) to be used for a non-arms length mortgage investment, provided that the mortgage is insured. We are delighted to offer this program to meet this opportunity.
- Vacation/Secondary Homes
Vacation/Secondary Homes
Whether it's a second home in the city to reduce that weekly commute or a cottage at the lake for weekend getaways, you can buy that property with a small down payment.
- Family Plan
Family Plan
Mortgage default insurance for buyers who are purchasing properties for immediate family members to live in with as little as a 5% down payment. (For example, buying a home for a child to live in while at a post secondary institution, or a home for parents to live in.)
- Investment Property
Investment Property
Genworth Canada will now be providing mortgage insurance on a rental program accessible to qualified borrowers with 20% down payment.
- Homebuyer 95
- Training and Education
- Mortgage Planning Tools
- Premium Rate Table
- Homeowner Assistance
- Mortgage Fraud
- My Marketing Source
- Publications
- Email List Sign-Up
- Investors
COVID-19: Understanding
Mortgage Payment Deferral
COVID-19: Understanding
Mortgage Payment Deferral
COVID-19: Understanding Mortgage Payment Deferral
What you can do about your mortgagepayment during the pandemic.
2019 Fall/Winter
DIGEST Available!
2019 Fall/Winter
DIGEST Available!
THE MOTIVATION ISSUE
• Twelve great sources for mortgage advice, ranked.
• How to find a tenant-friendly home.
• Five power moves for first-time homebuyers.
2019 FIRST-TIME
Homeownership STUDY
2019 FIRST-TIME
Homeownership STUDY
GENWORTH CANADA
2019 HOMEOWNERSHIP STUDY
A snapshot of Canadian first-time homebuyers (FTBs) and what's motivating them.
First-Time Home Buyer
Incentive
First-Time Home Buyer
Incentive
Genworth Canada supports the
Government of Canada’s new
First-Time Home Buyer Incentive program.
FirstHome: A step-by-step guide for first-time homebuyers
FirstHome: A step-by-step guide for first-time homebuyers
FirstHome
A step-by-step guide for first-time homebuyers
Download Now!
THE NEW
NTC GUIDE
THE NEW
NTC GUIDE
NEW TO CANADA -
GET READY TO BUY A HOME IN CANADA
Genworth Canada’s New to Canada Program (NTC) makes it easier for newcomers to get financing and to purchase their first home. Get settled sooner with important tips on planning for a smooth transition and starting the journey to homeownership.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW TO CANADA PROGRAM WITH OUR HELPFUL GUIDE
Homeopeners®
Newsletter
Features timely articles on topics of interest to mortgage lenders, brokers and real estate professionals.
Sign Up Now!
»
About Genworth Canada
Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX: MIC) through its subsidiary, Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada (“Genworth Canada” or the “Company”), is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada. The Company provides mortgage default insurance to Canadian residential mortgage lenders, making homeownership more accessible to first-time homebuyers. Genworth Canada differentiates itself through superior customer service, a robust risk management framework, and innovative processing technology. For more than two decades, Genworth Canada has supported the housing market by providing thought leadership and a focus on the safety and soundness of the mortgage finance system.