If you’re living in Canada on a work permit or study permit and wondering if homeownership is even on the table, I’ve got good news: yes, you absolutely can buy a home. You don’t have to wait until you’ve got your Permanent Resident (PR) card in hand. But — and this is a big but — there are a few important things you need to understand about how lenders look at non-permanent residents (NPRs), how mortgages work for you, and what’s required to make it happen.

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