For downpayment less than 25%, you must buy a mortgage insurance, which is between 1% to 3.25% of the total price of property (check www.cmhc.ca for details). Chinese tend to pay at least 25% down, but Canadians rarely pay that much, it all depends on your financial situation.
There is no difference in downpayment when it comes to newly constructed home or resale homes. However I've heard that the bank usually requires 50% downpayment if you are not a first-time home purchaser.
"However I've heard that the bank usually requires 50% downpayment if you are not a first-time home purchaser..." -- never heard of this and its not true.
HIGH LVR保险的申请费是165,如果是安省要付PST.如果CMHC不接受保险,还有GE,区别就是一个是政府的,一个是私有的,保险费是一样的.保险银行会帮你申请的,申请费也有可能替你交.
SCOTIA现在有0首付的计划,如果没有足够的存款交首期可以考虑.但是如果你不交首期,在获得MORTGAGE的利率上可以NEGOTIAGE的余地就不是那么大,但是也并不是不可以谈.
GOOD LUCK!