How it works

We buy your choice of home for you, taking on the mortgage. You move in and make monthly payments until you're ready to take on full ownership at the end of your 5 year term.

The process

Your simple pathway to homeownership with Key

Apply & get approved

Submit your application, get approved, and set your home shopping budget.

Shop for a home with us

We help you buy the home of your choice. We take care of the land transfer tax and legal fees.

Start owning
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Move into your new home

Pay your down payment (as low as 2.5%) and move in.

Begin your 5 year term

While your equity grows over the course of the term, you benefit from the increasing home value.

Monthly payments

Your monthly payments are a combination of your occupancy payments and equity contributions. Your equity contributions also grow with your home's value.

Unlock full ownership

Our program is designed so your equity growth and deposits will provide enough equity to become full owner of the home in 5 years. We exit the agreement and you’re the sole homeowner 🏡

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What’s my monthly payment

Let's crunch those numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our FAQ section! We’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions to provide you with quick and informative answers.

All FAQs

Can you apply as a group for a home?

Married couples, common-law partners and direct family members (e.g. parents) can apply as a group. Key does not support groups of friends or roommates applying together as governance issues can occur and complicate or undermine downstream mortgage applications.

Are there any geographical restrictions?

We are currently limiting purchases to Ontario Canada, but expect to expand to other provinces soon.

What information will I need to submit during the application process?

In order to verify your information, our seamless automated verification process will prompt you to securely connect your bank account to verify your income, provide your SIN to verify your credit history and submit a photo ID to verify your identity. Additionally, we may need proof of employment, business income and tax returns.

Who is this program for?

Key is making homeownership accessible to all the people currently locked out of owning. This program is for those who struggle with the barrier of a large down payment and mortgage qualification but can carry the costs of being a homeowner today.

How does Key compare?

Traditional Ownership

With Key, you become a homeowner sooner without spending years saving for a large down payment or committing to a mortgage.

Key vs. Traditional Ownership

Renting

With Key, your monthly payments go towards owning your home, instead of making your landlord richer.

Key vs. Renting

Rent-to-Own

Unlike Rent-to-Own, with Key, you gain equity in your home right from the moment you move in.

Key vs. Rent-to-Own

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