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Regulatory•Verified 2026-02-18

What are the rules for 'Undivided' co-ownership financing?

Undivided condos cannot be high-ratio insured (CMHC).

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The latest OSFI guidance simplifies switching lenders at renewal for borrowers with existing uninsured mortgages.

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OSFI is introducing Loan-to-Income (LTI) limits on the uninsured mortgage portfolios of federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs).

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Therefore, they require a minimum 20% down payment. Additionally, all owners in the building usually must use the same lender (often Desjardins or National Bank) because the hypothec covers a percentage of the entire building rather than a specific unit.