Build or renovate your dream home
Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, a construction mortgage can be as unique as the project you're financing. Some projects that are good candidates for a construction loan include:
Home renovations:
- A purchase of an existing home that requires renovation
- Renovations to your current home as part of a mortgage refinance that includes your existing mortgage and construction costs
New home construction
- Building your dream home on a lot you already own
- A new home purchase where the builder requires payment in installments as the home is being completed
Other mortgage features
Do more with your mortgage
Go for more than basic with a variety of mortgages from East Coast CU. Borrow equity from your home to make purchases, or add to your mortgage and renovate when you buy.
Unlock home equity
Home Equity Line of Credit
Use the equity in your home to make purchases you need. Explore the possibilities while lowering your borrowing costs with this mortgage option.
Features:
- Borrow up to 80% of the value of your home
- Save money with a lower interest rate
- Flexible repayment options
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Renovate when you buy
Purchase Plus Improvement Program
Start your DIY right after you buy. Renos don’t have to wait with this flexible solution that rolls costs right into your mortgage.
Features:
- Buy and renovate within one mortgage
- Upgrade immediately after buying
- Fund improvements at lower rates
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Canada Greener Home Grant
Upgrade with a greener homes grant
The Greener Homes initiative from Efficiency Nova Scotia offers grants of up to $5,000 to help homeowners make energy efficient upgrades to their primary residences. To qualify, Canadians must obtain an EnerGuide assessment prior to installing any upgrades.
See how much you could borrow
Use our loan calculator to determine the amount you can borrow and what your repayment schedule might be.
These calculators are made available to you as tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes only. Please visit your branch to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals for all personal finance issues.
Tips for homeowners
Advice for your home ownership journey
Already signed on the dotted line? Find tips and tricks about renovations, home maintenance, and financing in the articles below.
Renovating
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Renos don’t have to be stressful. Get useful info on financing options, so all you’ll have to worry about is finding the perfect tile or paint colour.
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Home Financing
The Real Home Financing Cost Checklist
This detailed checklist will help you keep track of all the extra costs that sneak up (and add up!) when purchasing a home.
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Home Maintenance
Tips for maintaining your home
Welcome to homeownership, where maintenance is a year-round job. Be prepared for every season, and the changes they bring to your home and your budget.
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