First-Time Buyers

Buy your first home with confidence.

A clear plan, a real budget, and the right lender from 30+ options — first-time buyer programs included. Pressure-free, step by step.

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Know your true budget before you fall for a home.

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Know your real budget before you shop.

The most expensive first-home mistake is falling in love with a place you can’t cleanly afford. A proper pre-approval fixes that: you’ll know your true budget, your rate hold, and the programs you qualify for — the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, and Ontario (and Toronto) land-transfer-tax rebates. I walk you through all of it in plain language, then shop 30+ lenders for the right fit.

What you get

Everything a first-time buyer needs, in one place.

01

A real pre-approval

Not a guess — a proper budget and rate hold so your offers are taken seriously.

02

Programs & incentives

FHSA, Home Buyers’ Plan, and land-transfer rebates, applied to your situation.

03

Down payment, explained

Minimums, gifted funds, and how much you really need — no jargon.

04

Step-by-step guidance

From pre-approval to keys, you’ll always know what’s next and why.

How it works

Three steps, zero pressure.

1

Free strategy call

A no-pressure 15 minutes. I learn your goals, timeline, and numbers.

2

I shop 30+ lenders

One application, the whole market — banks, monolines, and B lenders.

3

You choose, I handle it

I present the best options and manage the paperwork to close.

Reviews

5.0 stars on Google from clients across the GTA & Ontario.

“Highly recommend! Isha Grewal made the mortgage process simple and stress-free. Her expertise and clear communication were outstanding from start to finish.”

Aastha B. · Google review

“I had an amazing experience working with Isha! From the very beginning, she was very knowledgeable, responsive, and truly had our best interests at heart. She took the time to explain all my options clearly and guided me through every step…”

Qudsiya H. · Google review

“I had a great experience working with Isha Grewal. She is knowledgeable, patient, and always took the time to explain each step of the process clearly. I felt confident and well-informed throughout, and I truly appreciated their responsiveness and professionalism. Highly recommend!”

Palki S. · Google review
FAQ

First-time buyer questions, answered.

How much down payment do I need as a first-time buyer?

The minimum is 5% on the first $500,000 of the price and 10% on the portion above, up to $1.5M. Gifted down payments from family are widely accepted. I’ll confirm your exact number on a free call.

What is the FHSA and should I use one?

The First Home Savings Account lets first-time buyers save toward a down payment with tax advantages. For many buyers it’s one of the best tools available — I’ll explain how it fits with your timeline and the Home Buyers’ Plan.

How much home can I afford?

That depends on income, debts, down payment, and the stress-test rate — not just the sticker price. I’ll calculate a realistic budget and pre-approve you so you can shop with certainty.

Does getting pre-approved hurt my credit?

A full pre-approval involves a credit check, but the impact is minor and temporary. I’ll guide the timing so multiple checks don’t stack up against you.

Let’s find out what you can really afford.

One conversation with the whole market. Free, no obligation, no impact on your credit.

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