{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673f95e65eb1556c52bf986a/68a68e71352b565debf40053?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Young Canadians Can Afford Their First Home | The Mortgage Den","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/673f95e65eb1556c52bf986a/1755745848896-d64cd00e-5956-4c2b-a6c2-36fb03313fcf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Mortgage Den by&nbsp;Northwood&nbsp;Mortgage, host Nick Da Silva sits down with Mortgage Agent Jason Hollingworth to tackle the biggest challenges facing young first-time home buyers in Canada. From high down payment hurdles, job instability, and competing financial priorities, to the affordability gap between the GTA and nearby regions like Hamilton, Durham, and Niagara, we break down practical solutions for entering the housing market. Learn how programs like the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), RRSP Home Buyers Plan, and government incentives can unlock opportunities—plus discover why $500,000 downtown condos might be the entry point you didn’t expect. If you’re a young buyer or planning your first home purchase, this episode is packed with must-know mortgage strategies and insider tips.</p>","author_name":"Northwood Mortgage Ltd"}