Types of Shares

"MemberShares: To become a member of Interest Free Housing Cooperative of Canada (“IHC” or “the Cooperative”), each prospective member needs to purchase a minimum of 5 shares worth $100 each for a total of $500 and $75 Membership fee. All member shares are invested into residential housing projects which are owned by IHC. These member shares accrue dividends quarterly (only those shares which completed the entire quarter are eligible) and dividends are declared and paid after the Annual General Meeting in the subsequent year. 

Preference Shares: Once a member is notified of their eligibility to enter into an occupancy agreement with IHC and once the home purchase transaction is completed, their Membership shares are now converted into Preference Shares and represent the home buyer’s equity ownership in the property and this class of shares does not accrue dividends."

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