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Can You Afford That Home?

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Can you really afford that dream home?
This module breaks down how to calculate housing affordability using real-life Canadian examples. Learn to apply GDS and TDS rules, estimate monthly and hidden costs, and test your own numbers using an Excel tool—before you take the leap into homeownership.

This video covers the following learning objectives:

  • Calculate the affordability of a home based on your financial situation

    • Explain how lenders use the GDS (Gross Debt Service) and TDS (Total Debt Service) ratios.

    • Show how to estimate monthly housing costs including mortgage, property tax, insurance, and maintenance.

    • Assess home affordability based on a real monthly income scenario.

    • Emphasize how affordability extends beyond lender approval to include personal financial goals and lifestyle needs.

  • Understand the costs associated with purchasing and owning a home

    • Identify additional expenses such as closing costs, CMHC insurance, and furnishing/moving costs.

    • Help viewers evaluate whether they can still save and meet other goals while owning a home.

    • Guide viewers to reflect on whether buying a home makes sense based on total monthly costs, not just the mortgage payment.

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