The Bradford mortgage market in 2026
As of 2026, the average home price in Bradford is roughly $1,025,000 (Ontario, population ~40k). Bradford is a northern-GTA commuter community on the edge of the Holland Marsh, drawing buyers who want detached space within a manageable drive of York Region jobs. Strong newcomer and multi-generational demand means combined-income and second-suite files are common. At that price, 20% down is about $205,000, and you’d need roughly $191,000 in household income to qualify at the stress-test rate of 7.04% — the greater of your contract rate + 2% or 5.25%. The legal minimum down here is $77,500 (7.6%) — 5% on the first $500,000 plus 10% on the balance — with a default-insurance premium financed on top: a smaller cash outlay now for a slightly higher monthly payment. We model your exact Bradford numbers — price band, down payment, and the stress test — before you ever write an offer.
