This program has been in existence since February 1992. Originally established by CMHC to assist recession-weary Canadians in purchasing their first home, it has now been extended to include non first-time buyers who meet the following criteria:
Purchasers must occupy the home as their principal residence;
Down payment funds must be derived from accumulated savings or a gift from an immediate relative;
Maximum purchase price in the greater Toronto area is $250,000.
Only single-family dwellings and legal duplexes qualify.