The Moncton mortgage market in 2026
As of 2026, the average home price in Moncton is roughly $365,000 (New Brunswick, population ~85k). Moncton is the hub of New Brunswick, with detached affordability and a fast-growing newcomer population fuelling first-time demand across Riverview and Dieppe. Strong rental yields also bring out-of-province investors into the small-multiplex market. At that price, 20% down is about $73,000, and you’d need roughly $77,000 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 $18,250 (5.0%) — 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 Moncton numbers — price band, down payment, and the stress test — before you ever write an offer.
