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Between settling down with your family, managing your finances and getting familiar with your new country, you are facing many different possibilities. We hope that our advice will help you ease into a new environment and offer you solid basis on which you will be able to accomplish your projects in Canada.

Investing and saving

Whether you’re interested in planning for your retirement or completing an important project, there are several investment options that can help you make your savings grow in Canada. From your first savings account to withdrawal of your retirement income, we provide you with solutions adapted to your needs.

To find out more about the many products offered by National Bank, visit the Investment solutions page on our website. Before making any investments, it is important that you set out your financial priorities and goals, and determine your investor profile.

Buying a home

Buying your first home in Canada is a significant investment that requires consideration and planning. It is therefore extremely important to make sure you have accurate information and sound advice at every stage of the process: accumulating funds for a down payment, choosing a mortgage loan1 and repayment schedule, and considering the possibility of one day buying a home suited to your growing needs.

For more information

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is the Canadian government agency responsible for housing in Canada. The CMHC website offers a wide range of tools specifically designed for newcomers to Canada.

1Financing is subject to credit approval by National Bank.

Buying a car

In Canada, owning a car is often a necessity. It is therefore important to choose the type of car that’s best for you, and to find out which financing solution is most appropriate for you. Certain terms of your car loan2 such as the repayment period for example, will be chosen by you.

Take the time to shop around and get all the information you need from your National Bank of Canada advisor.

For more information

Click on this link to find out how to obtain a driver’s licence in your province of residence:

2Financing subject to credit approval by National Bank.

Protecting your family

Protect what you cherish the most: yourself and your close ones.

Have you thought about how you or your family would repay your loan if you became ill, or died? By insuring your loans, you have the certainty that no one will have to worry about your debts.

Three complimentary loan insurance coverage:

  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Critical illness insurance

Discuss this with you advisor.
Don’t mortgage your future, insure your loan!
To find out more, visit nbc.ca/loaninsurance.

Starting a business

Are you thinking about starting a business in Canada? Whatever challenges you face, National Bank of Canada offers many services, financial solutions and advice that will help you make your projects a reality.

The managers at the BusinessFlex Centre understand the issues that affect your business, and they will recommend solutions. They have the expertise to advise you on matters pertaining to financing, investing and operations management.

Use the guides and tools provided in our Business section and find out more about our business solutions.

Saving for your children’s education

Even if primary and secondary education in Canada is free, university and college tuition fees can be expensive. One of the best ways to secure your children’s future in Canada is to subscribe to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).

Designed to help you finance their post-secondary education, RESPs allow the money you’ve set aside for their education grow inside a tax-sheltered environment. When your children begin their studies, we will make payments to them from the accumulated funds, thereby allowing them to devote all their time and energy to their studies.