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Vacation and Second Homes

Enjoying a Book
Blue Skies

A home away from home

OR

Additional home for family member

Living in a beautiful country surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, more Canadians are searching for a place to spend quality time and relax.

With a growing population, people have also been seeking second homes for their family members.

↠ down payment as low as 5%

    ↠ down payment can be from existing home

Purchasing a second home or vacation may be a bit more trickier to finance due to current regulations and stricter requirements. 

Second Homes

  • must be suitable for year round occupancy and have year round access

  • occupied by owners or by a family member (rent free)

  • other restrictions may apply

Vacation and Recreational Properties

  • must have year round access

  • must be used for recreational purposes

  • need to have residential standard water and septic system

  • have a permanent primary source of electricity and heating

Note: Properties that are not winterized, only have seasonal access and don't have year round plumbing may be subject to restrictions

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