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First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
Personal investing

First Home Savings Account

Have you seen the cost of houses these days? Help is on the way!

Coming soon

The First Home Savings Account is a brand new account that we will soon be offering. Stay tuned for the official launch date!

Save for your down payment and pay less tax

RRSPs are for retirement. RESPs are for education. And now FHSAs are for home buying. Launched in 2023, FHSAs help you accumulate a down payment with tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals to buy your first home, and tax-deductible contributions.

Features:
  • Contribute up to $8,000 a year
  • Lifetime contribution limit of $40,000
  • Get a tax deduction for contributions

  • Pay no tax on growth
  • Pay no tax on qualifying withdrawals
  • Invest in mutual funds, term deposits and more!
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Quick tip

Do I qualify to open an FHSA?

To be a first-time home buyer and qualify to open an FHSA, you can’t have owned a home this year or in any of the previous four years. You must also be age 19 (in BC) to 71 and a Canadian resident with a valid social insurance number (SIN).

 

Investment planning

How can I invest my FHSA savings?

In general, investments that qualify for other registered accounts, such as TFSAs and RRSPs, also qualify for FHSAs — including term deposits and mutual funds. If you’re buying term deposits, make sure you choose terms that will give you access to your money when you need it. If you’re buying mutual funds, make sure you pick ones that suit the time you have before you need to withdraw your money.

Talk to an advisor

 

Home savings advice

FHSA, RRSP, or TFSA? What’s best for first-time home buyers?

Four steps to your down payment

 
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Wealth planning

Work with a local Wealth Advisor

Our wealth advisors can help invest your FHSA to maximize growth so you can achieve your savings goals faster. We’re here to help.

Learn more

Explore all registered plans

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Save for the lifestyle you want in retirement, with tax advantages.

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Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Fund a child’s educational dreams, with government grants.

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Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Build long-term financial security for a person with disabilities.

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Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF)

Start spending savings in retirement by turning your RRSP into a RRIF.

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Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Save for short-term and long-term expenses, with no tax on withdrawals.

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How to reach us

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Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc. Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities, a division of Credential Qtrade Securities Inc. Credential Securities is a registered mark owned by Aviso Wealth Inc. Unless otherwise stated, mutual fund securities and cash balances are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer that insures deposits in credit unions.