FinancingFHSA vs RRSP HBP — Which Down-Payment Tool Wins in 2026?
FHSA is generally the better starting point in 2026: tax deduction going in, tax-free out, no repayment. But the RRSP HBP still plays in two specific scenarios.
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FinancingFHSA is generally the better starting point in 2026: tax deduction going in, tax-free out, no repayment. But the RRSP HBP still plays in two specific scenarios.
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FinancingWith the Bank of Canada cutting and bond yields softening, the math has tilted toward 3-year fixed for most Ontario buyers in 2026. Here's when variable still wins.
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