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What is mortgage insurance?

Mortgage insurance allows you to buy your home with less than a 20% down payment.

This insurance is offered by various organizations, including the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), which is a national housing agency in Canada, Sagen™ (formerly known as Genworth) and Canada Guaranty™, which are private organizations.

All three organizations are certified and recognized by National Bank.

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Since September 2, 2019, CMHC and the National Housing Strategy have offered several incentives to help first-time homebuyers. To learn more, read our article.

TM Sagen is a trademark of Genworth Financial Canada Mortgage Insurance Company.

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