How do advancing options work with CMHC for renovation projects?
CMHC offers different advancing options based on the renovation scope.
Key Points
If your renovation costs are small (under 10% of your home's value after the reno), you'll likely get the full loan amount upfront.
For bigger projects (new builds or renos over 10% of the home's future value), the money will be released in stages as work is completed.
With some mortgages, CMHC will check and approve up to four payments to you during the renovation, at no extra charge.
Other mortgages let your lender approve the payments without CMHC getting involved first.
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