Live Webinar: What to Know Before Buying Your First Home in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers

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Published: May 26, 2026

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Are you considering buying your first home in Canada? For many newcomers, understanding how mortgages work, what costs to expect, and how much home you can afford may feel unfamiliar at first. Taking time to learn the basics may help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

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Join CanadaVisa and TD Bank for a live webinar created for newcomers who want to better understand the Canadian home-buying journey. During this interactive session, TD specialists will walk through key mortgage concepts, affordability considerations, and financing solutions designed to support newcomers to Canada.

Topics will include:

  • Understanding what a mortgage is and how it works
  • How to determine what you may be able to afford when buying a home
  • Costs to consider beyond the purchase price
  • Common mortgage terms, including down payments, interest rates and prepayment options
  • Mortgage solutions available for newcomers to Canada

Whether you’re planning to buy soon or simply beginning your research, this webinar is designed to help you better understand the steps involved in financing a home in Canada.

During this webinar, you’ll hear guidance and information on topics including:

  • Understanding mortgages: Learn the basics of what a mortgage is and how it fits into the home-buying process in Canada.
  • Planning your budget: Explore factors that may help you determine what you could afford, including additional home-buying costs such as closing fees, property taxes and other expenses to keep in mind.
  • Mortgage language explained: Gain a clearer understanding of common mortgage terminology, including interest rates, down payments and prepayment options.
  • Mortgage solutions for newcomers: Learn more about TD mortgage options and solutions designed to support newcomers exploring homeownership in Canada.

This webinar is an opportunity to learn more about financing a home in Canada and to hear answers to common questions newcomers may have as they begin exploring the home-buying process.

Whether you’re planning to purchase a home in the near future or simply starting your research, this session will provide helpful information to support your decision-making journey.

Buying a Home in Canada Starts with the Right Information

Navigating the Canadian housing market may feel unfamiliar at first, especially in a new country. With the right guidance and a better understanding of the mortgage process, you may feel more informed as you explore your options.

CanadaVisa and TD will walk through key topics including budgeting, mortgage basics, affordability considerations and financing solutions designed for newcomers to Canada.

Why Choose TD?

TD has a proud history of delivering financial solutions to Canadians for more than 160 years. TD also brings a century of experience helping newcomers navigate the unique challenges of the Canadian banking system.

With over a thousand branches, and the ability to also serve you in more than 80 different languages, TD has become one of the largest and most trusted banks in Canada, now serving 16 million Canadians.

TD offers online support and resources of interest to newcomers on topics such as banking basics, moving to Canada, credit score essentials, and more. TD is open longer hours for your convenience and has thousands of ATMs across Canada to help you take care of your everyday banking needs quickly and easily.

Ready to Bank?

Learn more about TD New to Canada Banking Package today.

Book an appointment to talk with a TD Personal Banking Associate about the TD New to Canada Banking Package. You can book online right away, or visit the TD website to learn more.

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