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What's New
Buying In with Scott McGillivray: Watch now!
First-time homebuyers wishing to purchase a home with less than 20% down are featured in this digital series. Sagen is pleased to be a sponsor.
2022 First-time Homebuyer Trends and their Financial Fitness: Download now!
2022 Financial Fitness Study results are now available! Our 2022 study provides a snapshot of Canadians’ homeownership attitudes and financial fitness.
Spring/Summer 2022 Digest: Download now!
It’s available! From exclusive homeownership insights to high-impact home improvements, this season’s issue of A Better Way to Homeownership is packed with engaging and relevant content for homebuyers.
Get to Know Our Products

Homebuyer 95 Program
Enable qualified borrowers to become first-time homeowners with as little as a 5% down payment.

New to Canada Program
Help individuals who have recently immigrated or relocated to Canada to purchase property with as little as 5% down.

Underwriting Policies & Standards (UPS)
The ultimate lender’s resource. Find up-to-date information on policies, guidelines, and more.
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Homeowner Assistance Program (HOAP)
Life happens. HOAP can help. Our assistance program provides support to homeowners experiencing financial hardship so that they can stay in their homes.
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Lender Updates
Get the latest news for lenders.


Forms and Worksheets for Lenders
Download worksheets for renovation, construction, and inspections requests.


Premium Rate Chart
Get a quick snapshot of standard rates that apply to a number of Sagen products.


Industry Insights
Stay on top of key industry information with our studies and publications, plus some great reads we’ve curated from across the web.
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