Borrowing money to invest in an RRSP has many advantages. Besides the immediate tax refund, you also can:
Increase the amount you have to invest
Take advantage of tax-sheltered compounding
Boost your investment returns
Achieve your long-term financial goals more quickly
Build a larger and more diversified retirement portfolio
An RRSP Loan may be suitable if you:
Want to make a contribution now but don’t have the funds available
Want to take advantage of your unused RRSP contribution room
Are now in a higher marginal tax bracket than last year
RRSP Loans come with the following features:
Low interest rate
Flexible repayment option (up to 10 years)
Deferred payments (up to 90 days)
No early repayment penalty
While borrowing to invest can be a powerful means to build wealth, the risks involved make it a strategy that is not suitable for everyone. Leveraging magnifies gains or losses.