10/15/2026
New to Canada and dreaming of a place to call your own? You may not have to wait years to build a Canadian credit score first.
Many lenders offer New to Canada mortgage programs designed specifically for newcomers. Instead of relying only on Canadian credit, they may consider:
âś… Credit reports from your home country
âś… A history of on-time rent and utility payments
âś… Your employment in Canada and your work history before you arrived
âś… Your down payment and where it came from
Each program has its own requirements, including residency status and time in Canada, so the right lender makes all the difference. A licensed mortgage agent/broker knows which lenders offer newcomer programs and how to present your application with confidence.
📲 Know someone who's new to Canada? Share this with them. Their first Canadian home might be closer than they think.