Financial Literacy

Supporting Financial Literacy

Buying and owning a home is one of the largest financial investments one can make. Our survey findings can help Canadians make better home buying decisions.

Strengthen your Financial Literacy

CMHC offers a wide variety of resources and tools to support financial literacy.

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• 37% of home buyers felt concerns or uncertainty about buying a home. Learn the steps to buying a home.
• Looking back, 30% of mortgage consumers wish they had more information on credit scores. Find out more about your credit report.
• 70% of mortgage consumers used online mortgage calculators. Access CMHC’s mortgage calculators.
• Looking back, 31% of mortgage consumers wish they had more information on what to do when faced with financial difficulties. How to deal with mortgage payment difficulties.