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First home savings account
Make the most of your savings as a first-time home buyer
Features
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Annual contribution limit of $8,000
Maximum amount you can contribute each year or carry forward to the following year.
Life time contribution limits of $40,000
Life time maximum contribution allowable over 15 years.
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Tax sheltered
Your contributions and withdrawals are sheltered from taxes.
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Customized investment products
Equities*, term deposits, mutual funds* and more are available to help you fund the purchase of a home.
Who is eligible?
The FHSA is a phenomenal savings tool that is available to all Canadian residents that meet the following criteria.
Build a Better Portfolio with our Wealth Management Specialists
Our Aviso Wealth Management specialists offer our members a wide range of investment products, including mutual funds!
*Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Unless otherwise stated, mutual funds, other 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.
FHSA - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I open an FHSA?
Make an appointment to speak with one of our dedicated staff, or talk to a Wealth Advisor.
What defines a "first-time home buyer"?
For the purposes of opening an FHSA an individual will be considered a first-time home buyer if they did not, at any time in the current calendar year before the account was opened or at any time in the preceding four calendar years, live in a qualifying home as their principal residence, that:
- they owned, or
- their spouse or common-law partner owned, or
- they owned jointly with their spouse or common-law partner
Note, the Income Tax Act (ITA) makes reference to any principal residence regardless of location. If you are unsure of your eligibility due to home ownership in another country, consult with CRA before opening an FHSA.
For more information, visit the Government of Canada website.
How does the FHSA differ from the RRSP Home Buyers' Plan?
With the RRSP Home Buyers' Plan, a planholder can withdraw up to $35,000 from their RRSP. The funds must be repaid to the RRSP over 15 years otherwise the withdrawal will be considered taxable income.
With the FHSA all funds can be withdrawn from the plan and do not have to be repaid if used for a first home purchase.
What variety of investment products are eligible to be held in an FHSA?
The same products that are available for other registered accounts like RRSPs and TFSAs are eligible for the FHSA.
Through Lake View Credit Union and our Wealth Management partners, equities, term deposits, mutual funds and more are available to help you fund the purchase of a home..
Through Lake View Credit Union and our Wealth Management partners, equities, term deposits, mutual funds and more are available to help you fund the purchase of a home..
Are FHSA deposits insured?
Yes. All funds invested in Lake View Credit Union are guaranteed by the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of BC, including funds in an FHSA.
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