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The First-Time Buyer Roadmap
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The First-Time Buyer Roadmap

From renting to keys — a step-by-step Canadian guide

The single most-downloaded guide we publish. Pre-approval to closing day, the full FHSA + RRSP HBP + FTHB stack, the stress test in plain English, and the 6 documents you'll actually need to qualify.

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Inside the guide

9 sections
  1. 1Step 1 — Pre-qualification vs. pre-approval
  2. 2Step 2 — Building your tax-sheltered down payment
  3. 3Step 3 — The Canadian stress test, decoded
  4. 4Step 4 — Insured (5%) vs. uninsured (20%) paths
  5. 5Step 5 — Working with your real estate agent
  6. 6Step 6 — Making an offer that wins
  7. 7Step 7 — Conditions, appraisal, lawyers
  8. 8Step 8 — Closing day checklist
  9. 9Bonus: 12 mistakes first-time buyers make

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Is "The First-Time Buyer Roadmap" really free?
Yes. The First-Time Buyer Roadmap is a free 28-page guide. Enter your email and we'll send the PDF right away — no cost and no obligation.
What does "The First-Time Buyer Roadmap" cover?
It runs 28 pages across 9 sections — including Step 1 — Pre-qualification vs. pre-approval; Step 2 — Building your tax-sheltered down payment; Step 3 — The Canadian stress test, decoded, and more.
Is this guide specific to Canada?
Yes. It's written by the FSRA-licensed team at Mortgage Squad Advisors (Brokerage #13737) for the Canadian market, with rules, programs, and rate context current for 2026.
Do I have to be a Mortgage Squad Advisors client to get it?
No. The guide is free to anyone — whether you're ready to apply or just researching your options.
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