Many first-time home buyers use all or a portion of their RRSP savings to help with a down payment when purchasing a property. With the Canadian Governments
Home Buyers’ Plan, you can use up to $25,000 in RRSP savings ($50,000 for a couple) for a down payment on your first home. You then have 15 years to repay your RRSP. To qualify, the RRSP funds must be have been on deposit for at least 90 days.Even if you have already saved for your down payment outside of your RRSP, it may make financial sense to make a one time lump sum deposit into your RRSP’s and then access them when you are ready to purchase a home by taking advantage of the Home Buyers’ Plan.
