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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

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It used to be that parents budgeted for post-secondary education or contributing to the costs of a child’s wedding. But now, I am increasingly finding parents planning for home down payment gifts.

The statistics support this and show an increase in down payment help in recent years. A CIBC study from June 2024 found that 31% of first-time home buyers received financial support from family, an increase from 20% in 2015. Financial support currently averages $115,000.

I encourage parents to be careful about gifting too much too early to their children. Being overly generous can discourage your children from making their own way in life.

There’s also a risk that you might need that money someday to fund your retirement, including long-term care costs. Your child could also have a relationship breakdown, which may mean that your gift does not stay in the family.

How to keep the money safe

A gift or inheritance received during a marriage may be exempt from division upon a relationship breakdown…

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