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Find your home here in Nova Scotia


International students can find home sweet home here while completing their studies with an International Student Mortgage. This allows parents to purchase a home for their child while they attend school without being residents themselves.

Key benefits:

  • Maximum allowable for mortgage financing is $500,000 with a minimum down payment of 35%
  • 20% lump sum payments any time during the calendar year without fees or penalty

 Options include:

  • Amortization 25 years maximum
  • One year term rates
  • Residential property only

Why choose this feature?

Put down roots
Have a more permanent space to call your own while you complete your studies.
You’re set up to stay
If you decide to stay after school, you’ll already have a place to live and won’t have to stress about it.
Invest in your life here
Real estate is always a good investment. You can continue living in your home, or sell it once you finish your studies.

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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Access equity anytime

Total Access Home Equity

Manage all your credit needs under one product. This mortgage option allows you to use up to 80% of your home’s current value.

Features:

  • Consolidate debt into your mortgage and save on interest
  • Access your home equity at any time
  • Choose your flexible payment arrangement

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Understand your mortgage options

Mortgages can be complicated—know your options with expert guidance from advisors like Anastasiya:

  • Understand your options
  • Find the best solution for you
  • Get the lowdown on mortgage features
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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.

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