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CMHC Insurance Calculator — Know Your Premium Before You Offer

Required on all homes under $1.5M with less than 20% down, CMHC default insurance can add thousands to your mortgage. See your exact premium, provincial PST, and monthly payment impact in seconds.

What you'll need

  • Purchase price (must be under $1.5M for CMHC to apply)
  • Your down payment amount
  • The province where you're buying
  • Amortization period (25 or 30 years)

How it works

1

Enter purchase price & down payment

We check if your down payment qualifies for CMHC insurance (under 20%, home under $1.5M).

2

Select your province

Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba charge PST on the CMHC premium — paid upfront at closing.

3

Choose your amortization

30-year amortization carries a 0.20% CMHC surcharge, available to first-time buyers and new-build purchasers.

CMHC Premium by Down Payment

Down PaymentPremium RateOn $600K HomeMonthly Added*
5% ($30K)4.00%$22,800$128/mo
10% ($60K)3.10%$16,740$94/mo
15% ($90K)2.80%$14,280$80/mo
20%+None$0$0/mo

*Monthly estimate at 5.0% rate, 25yr amortization. PST not included.

Frequently asked questions

What are the 2025 CMHC insurance premium rates?

The 2025 CMHC premium rates are: 4.00% for down payments of 5%–9.99%; 3.10% for 10%–14.99%; and 2.80% for 15%–19.99%. A 0.20% surcharge applies for 30-year amortization (available for first-time buyers and new builds).

Is CMHC insurance required for homes over $1 million?

Since December 15, 2024, CMHC insurance is available for homes priced up to $1.5 million (raised from $1 million). Homes above $1.5 million require at least 20% down and are not eligible for CMHC insurance.

Do I pay PST on CMHC insurance?

Ontario charges 8% PST, Quebec charges 9% PST, and Manitoba charges 8% PST on the CMHC premium. This PST must be paid upfront at closing and cannot be rolled into the mortgage. Other provinces have no PST on the CMHC premium.

Can I avoid CMHC insurance?

Yes — put down 20% or more and CMHC insurance is not required. You can also avoid it by purchasing a home over $1.5 million (which requires 20%+ down). Note that avoiding CMHC often means a higher interest rate from lenders.

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