{"id":1164,"date":"2022-07-27T03:19:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T03:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wahi.com\/wp\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:49:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:49:58","slug":"buying-house-with-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wahi.com\/ca\/en\/learning-centre\/real-estate-101\/buy\/buying-house-with-cash","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Buying a House with Cash"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Learn about the pros and cons of paying for a home with cash.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By Emily Southey<\/a> | 10 minute read<\/p>\n

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Buying a house<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is a major decision that requires buyers to think long and hard about how they plan to fund such a purchase. Generally, there are two options when it comes to paying for a home: paying with cash or paying with a mortgage. Since carrying debt can be stressful, buying a home with cash may seem like the better option \u2e3a for those who can afford it. But there are several considerations to make when contemplating how to pay for your future home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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What are cash buyers?<\/h2>\n

As home prices have risen around the world, paying for a house with cash might seem like a pipe dream. But the reality is that buying a home with cash is still relatively common. Some experts estimate that as many as one-fifth of buyers are cash buyers. While a portion of these cash buyers are likely companies that invest in real estate, such as house flippers, some are homeowners just like yourself. Cash buyers usually have a large amount of cash available, whether they saved up this money through solid investments or recently sold their previous home and are using the money to buy a new one.<\/p>\n

If you plan on buying a home with cash in Ontario<\/a>, you will need to provide proof of your ability to purchase the property with cash. This is usually done through your bank. Since cash deals tend to close quicker than those involving mortgages, cash transactions may be as short as two weeks (compared to the 30 to 45 days that mortgage transactions require).\u00a0<\/p>\n

If the seller agrees to accept the cash offer and the home closes, the homebuyer owns the property. It\u2019s as simple as that. No mortgage payments or financing necessary. However, the buyer will still be responsible for paying additional expenses like property taxes, utilities, home insurance, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Though being a cash buyer might seem appealing for the convenience it offers, it does come with its drawbacks. Below, we outline the key differences between buying a home with cash and buying a home with a mortgage.<\/p>\n

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Paying cash vs. buying a house through mortgage lenders<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re buying a home with cash or with a mortgage, the basic outcome is the same in that you will take possession of a property. However, paying with cash means not having to make expensive mortgage payments each month or pay interest on your loan. It also allows you to invest any extra cash you have back in the stock market, which can result in a higher net worth than if you had to devote a portion of that to your mortgage (even if you were able to pay off your mortgage quickly).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

On the flip side, buying a home with a mortgage gives the buyer leverage as they won\u2019t have sunk all of their savings into their home purchase. In contrast, cash buyers don\u2019t have as much leverage. If they spend most of their money on the home purchase, they may not have money to pay for other items, such as a new car or renovations. Since the cash buyer\u2019s money is tied up in a single asset, they might need to sell the house to regain some liquidity. And if they are forced to sell their home in a cool market, they may not get the money they paid for it. Ultimately, paying with cash and obtaining a loan through mortgage lenders are the two most common methods buyers use to purchase homes in Canada. The pros and cons of each are detailed next.<\/p>\n

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