{"id":155,"date":"2026-04-28T13:07:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donemortgage.ca\/blogs\/?p=155"},"modified":"2026-06-09T20:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T20:07:29","slug":"home-buyers-plan-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.donemortgage.ca\/blogs\/home-buyers-plan-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Buyers\u2019 Plan (HBP): How RRSP Withdrawals Really Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Home Buyers Plan Canada<\/strong> allows eligible first-time home buyers to withdraw up to $60,000 from their RRSP to help fund a home purchase. While this can improve affordability, many buyers overlook the long-term impact on retirement savings and future wealth creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-the-home-buyers-plan-hbp-actually-is\">What the Home Buyers\u2019 Plan (HBP) Actually Is<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-much-you-can-withdraw\">How Much You Can Withdraw<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#repayment-timeline-with-example\">Repayment Timeline (With Example)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-happens-if-you-miss-repayments\">What Happens If You Miss Repayments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-hbp-impacts-your-retirement-most-ignored-part\">How HBP Impacts Your Retirement (Most Ignored Part)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#common-mistakes-first-time-buyers-make\">Common Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#does-using-hbp-make-your-mortgage-stronger-or-weaker\">Does Using HBP Make Your Mortgage Stronger or Weaker?<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#smarter-alternatives-most-people-ignore-these\">Smarter Alternatives (Most People Ignore These)<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-the-home-buyers-plan-hbp-actually-is\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Home Buyers\u2019 Plan (HBP) Actually Is<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Home Buyers\u2019 Plan (HBP)<\/strong> lets you pull money from your RRSP to buy a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can withdraw <strong>up to $60,000 per person<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Couple = <strong>$120,000 total<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sounds great? Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But here\u2019s the reality:<br>\ud83d\udc49 It\u2019s <strong>not free money<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 It\u2019s a <strong>loan from your future retirement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-much-you-can-withdraw\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much You Can Withdraw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual: <strong>$60,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Couple: <strong>$120,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be a <strong>first-time home buyer<\/strong> (or meet CRA exceptions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funds must be in RRSP for <strong>at least 90 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"repayment-timeline-with-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repayment Timeline (With Example)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t repay immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repayment starts <strong>after 2 years<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total repayment period: <strong>15 years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You withdraw: $60,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual repayment: <strong>$4,000\/year<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you skip:<br>That year\u2019s amount gets added to your <strong>taxable income<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-miss-repayments\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens If You Miss Repayments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s not sugarcoat this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t repay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CRA treats it as <strong>income<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You pay <strong>tax on that portion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Miss $4,000 repayment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That $4,000 is added to your income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You pay tax based on your bracket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s basically a <strong>forced tax penalty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-hbp-impacts-your-retirement-most-ignored-part\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How HBP Impacts Your Retirement (Most Ignored Part)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where people mess up badly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re pulling money out of a <strong>tax-deferred growth engine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You withdraw: $60,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average return: 6%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After 15 years, that money could have been:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 ~$143,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re slowly putting it back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing compounding growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real cost = <strong>lost investment growth<\/strong>, not just the withdrawal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"common-mistakes-first-time-buyers-make\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-using-hbp-without-a-repayment-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Using HBP Without a Repayment Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They assume \u201cI\u2019ll handle it later\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reality:<br>Most don\u2019t \u2192 leads to tax hits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-emptying-their-rrsp-completely\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Emptying Their RRSP Completely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now they have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No retirement cushion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No emergency buffer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-using-it-when-they-dont-need-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Using It When They Don\u2019t Need It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already have enough down payment:<br>You\u2019re just hurting future wealth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-ignoring-opportunity-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ignoring Opportunity Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c$60K for house\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They don\u2019t see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c$80K\u2013$100K+ lost future value\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"does-using-hbp-make-your-mortgage-stronger-or-weaker\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Using HBP Make Your Mortgage Stronger or Weaker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where you need clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"stronger\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stronger:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Increases your down payment<br>\u2714 Helps you qualify easier<br>\u2714 Can reduce CMHC insurance cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"weaker\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weaker:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Reduces your financial reserves<br> Shows less post-closing liquidity<br> Adds future repayment pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Lenders don\u2019t care about HBP itself<br> They care about your <strong>overall financial stability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"smarter-alternatives-most-people-ignore-these\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smarter Alternatives (Most People Ignore These)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re thinking long-term, look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-first-home-savings-account-fhsa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. First Home Savings Account (FHSA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tax-free contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax-free withdrawals<br>Way better than HBP if planned early<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-keep-rrsp-invested-use-smaller-down-payment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Keep RRSP Invested + Use Smaller Down Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay slightly higher mortgage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep compounding working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-combine-hbp-cash-strategy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Combine HBP + Cash Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t max it out blindly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use only what\u2019s needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-hbp-free-money\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is HBP free money?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.<br>It\u2019s your own money \u2014 with a repayment obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"do-i-pay-interest-on-hbp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I pay interest on HBP?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No interest.<br>But the <strong>real cost is lost investment growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-i-repay-faster\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I repay faster?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<br>No penalty for early repayment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"links\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRA Home Buyers Plan Rules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca\/consumers\/home-buying?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CMHC First-Time Home Buyer Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/donemortgage.ca\/blogs\/first-time-home-buyer-incentive-in-canada-is-it-actually-worth-it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/donemortgage.ca\/blogs\/first-time-home-buyer-incentive-in-canada-is-it-actually-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/donemortgage.ca\/blogs\/rrsp-first-time-home-buyer-rules-canada\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/donemortgage.ca\/blogs\/rrsp-first-time-home-buyer-rules-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FHSA Guide RRSP vs TFSA  <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/donemortgage.ca\/blogs\/mortgage-broker-toronto\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/donemortgage.ca\/blogs\/mortgage-broker-toronto\/\" 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