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Friday, December 11, 2015

Federal government increases minimum down payment for homes over $500,000

Canadians looking to buy homes valued over $500,000 will soon be required to come up with larger down payments in a move the federal finance minister says is designed to ensure stability in Canada's biggest real estate markets.
http://www.theprovince.com/business/newsalert+feds+increase+minimum+down+payment+homes+over+500000/11582647/story.html


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