Find your home here in Nova Scotia
International students can find home sweet home here while completing their studies with an International Student Mortgage. This allows parents to purchase a home for their child while they attend school without being residents themselves.
Key benefits:
- Maximum allowable for mortgage financing is $500,000 with a minimum down payment of 35%
- 20% lump sum payments any time during the calendar year without fees or penalty
Options include:
- Amortization 25 years maximum
- One year term rates
- Residential property only
Why choose this feature?
Put down roots
You’re set up to stay
Invest in your life here
Other mortgage features
Do more with your mortgage
Go for more than basic with a variety of mortgages from East Coast CU. Borrow equity from your home to make purchases, or add to your mortgage and renovate when you buy.
Unlock home equity
Home Equity Line of Credit
Use the equity in your home to make purchases you need. Explore the possibilities while lowering your borrowing costs with this mortgage option.
Features:
- Borrow up to 80% of the value of your home
- Save money with a lower interest rate
- Flexible repayment options
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Access equity anytime
Total Access Home Equity
Manage all your credit needs under one product. This mortgage option allows you to use up to 80% of your home’s current value.
Features:
- Consolidate debt into your mortgage and save on interest
- Access your home equity at any time
- Choose your flexible payment arrangement
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Understand your mortgage options
Mortgages can be complicated—know your options with expert guidance from advisors like Anastasiya:
- Understand your options
- Find the best solution for you
- Get the lowdown on mortgage features
- Ask about specialty mortgages
Tips for homeowners
Advice for your home ownership journey
Already signed on the dotted line? Find tips and tricks about renovations, home maintenance, and financing in the articles below.
Renovating
Looking to renovate?
Renos don’t have to be stressful. Get useful info on financing options, so all you’ll have to worry about is finding the perfect tile or paint colour.
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Home Financing
The real home financing cost checklist
This detailed checklist will help you keep track of all the extra costs that sneak up (and add up!) when purchasing a home.
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Home Maintenance
Tips for maintaining your home
Welcome to homeownership, where maintenance is a year-round job. Be prepared for every season, and the changes they bring to your home and your budget.
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