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Ontario closing costs calculator

Estimate cash required for the down payment, land transfer tax, mortgage-insurance tax, legal work, adjustments, and other Ontario purchase costs.

Reviewed August 31, 2026Published by Ontario Mortgage HelpCalculation standard
Editable service and transaction estimates
Estimated cash still required$56,961Remaining down payment plus estimated closing costs, after the entered deposit.
Remaining down payment
$40,000
Net land transfer tax
$8,475
Ontario tax on mortgage insurance
$1,786
Entered service and transaction costs
$6,700
Total estimated closing costs
$16,961 (2.1%)

The deposit is not an additional purchase cost; it is credited toward the down payment. FCAC suggests preparing roughly 1.5%–4% of the purchase price for upfront or closing costs, but the actual transaction may fall outside that range.

Closing-cost breakdown

Ontario land transfer tax$12,475
Ontario first-time buyer refund$4,000
Estimated mortgage-insurance premium added to mortgage$22,320
Ontario 8% tax on insurance premium, payable in cash$1,786
Reference range at 1.5%–4% of purchase price$12,000$32,000

Not included automatically: non-resident speculation taxes, new-home HST or rebates, condominium status certificates, well or septic testing, property-specific adjustments, renovations, furniture, or emergency reserves.

How to use this estimate

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