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Buying your first home

The excitement of a fresh start.
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Buying your first home is a huge step! One day you’re looking at homes online and the next thing you know you’re trying to figure out what amortization means.

It can be a lot, but we know you can do it, and we’re here to support you along the way.

Your home buying team

You know what they say, teamwork makes the dream work. And getting you into your dream home is exactly what we do best.
By working with experienced brokers from across Canada, we’re able to ensure you get the best support and the best mortgage.
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The MERIX team

We combine diverse products, useful resources and unmatched support to help you achieve your home goals.

With over 20 years of experience, we’re pros 
at helping more Canadians into a home, and 
a mortgage, they love.

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Our broker partners

Working with one of our broker partners is like having a mortgage lifeline — someone who knows mortgages inside and out.

They’ll be able to help you sort through the
nitty gritty details unfamiliar to first-time homebuyers.

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Getting you into your first home

When it comes to buying your first home, there’s more to
it than just the numbers. Supporting our homeowners at every step of the journey is our top priority.

We’ll make sure the financials are in order and help you keep two 
feet on the ground when things start moving fast.

You’ve got this!

Start here:

What’s in the budget?

Before you start checking out homes, take some time to crunch the numbers and see what works for your budget.
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Your mortgage match

Fixed rate? Adjustable? What about payment frequency? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers – and the perfect mortgage too!
Explore Mortgages
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Getting close:

Mortgage checklist

When your new place is
within sight, your mortgage broker will make sure you have everything you need to close confidently.
Learn More
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Done deal:

Welcome home!

With your mortgage locked down and keys in hand, there’s nothing left to do but celebrate this milestone! Congrats, homeowner!
MyMERIX Portal
House keys
Start here:

What’s in the budget?

Before you start checking out homes, take some time to crunch the numbers and see what works for your budget.
Mortgage Calculator
Man on phone
Up next:

Your mortgage match

Fixed rate? Adjustable? What about payment frequency? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers – and the perfect mortgage too!
Explore Mortgages
Girl on computer
Getting close:

Mortgage checklist

When your new place is
within sight, your mortgage broker will make sure you have everything you need to close confidently.
Learn More
Man and women smiling
Done deal:

Welcome home!

With your mortgage locked down and keys in hand, there’s nothing left to do but celebrate this milestone! Congrats, homeowner!
MyMERIX Portal
House keys
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