CMHC offers savings for Green Homes
More than 17% of the energy consumed in Canada is used to run our homes. Buying an energy-efficient home or making energy-saving renovations can offer big savings. 10% CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium is refund and extended amortization period without surcharge may be available when you use CMHC insured is used when financing to purchase an energy-efficient home or make energy-saving renovations.
For more information visit CMHC website.
Genworth Financial Canada
At Genworth Financial Canada, they want to help protect the environment and support consumers as they make environmentally friendly choices. Through the Energy-Efficient Housing Program, home buyers purchasing an energy-efficient home or making energy saving renovations are eligible for premium savings when Genworth insurance is obtained.
Consumer Benefits
- A 10% refund of the Genworth mortgage insurance premium
- Refund of any extended amortization insurance premium surcharge (Loans with amortizations >25-years)
- Access to Genworth’s Homebuyer Privileges™, an exclusive on-line discount program for commonly purchased household items
- Enhanced qualifying: Debt Servicing Ratios can be calculated using the estimated reduced heating costs as per the energy efficiency evaluation report
Available on all Genworth mortgage insurance products. Visit their website HERE