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CIBC sees “no areas of concern” as 100,000 mortgage clients renewed at higher rates so far this year + MORE Sep 14th
CIBC reports that its mortgage clients are so far managing to absorb the payment shocks as their mortgages come up for renewal at higher rates..... More »
Does it make sense for a young person to have life insurance? + MORE Nov 24th
Buying life insurance in your 20s can feel like an added cost to an already long list of expenses. But experts say it can safeguard loved ones if life doesn’t go as planned.
Do young Canadians need life insurance?
There can be a “very high temporary insurance need” for younger Canadians,.... More »
Variable-rate mortgages regain popularity as Morningstar flags rising risks + MORE Feb 1st
Morningstar DBRS says mortgage portfolios should hold up in 2026 despite a soft housing market, while warning that rising variable-rate use and Alt-A exposure are key areas to watch..... More »
Over half of mortgage borrowers concerned about renewals Nov 1st
A new survey has found that 53% of Canadian mortgage borrowers are concerned about the prospect of higher monthly payments at renewal time..... More »
“Should we refinance our mortgage?” + MORE Dec 23rd
We’re thinking about breaking our existing home mortgage to take advantage of low interest rates and would appreciate some guidance. This is our scenario:
Mortgage principal: $572,000Weekly payments: $746.00Interest rate: 3.78% fixed and locked in until December 2024Penalty fee for breaking mor.... More »
Insights from the 2017 National Mortgage Conference
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Another national mortgage conference has come and gone, but many will remember this year’s instalment as nothing short of a success. More than 1,200 mortgage professionals from across the country descended upon Niagara Falls for Mortgage Professionals Canada’s annual National Mortgage Conference. While OSFI’s new B-20 mortgage rules dominated discussions, the mood was predominantly positive […]
When RRSP withdrawals for debt repayment are a bad idea
– moneysense.ca
Q: My wife and I currently have a mortgage of $297,000. On top of that we’ve had to dip into our line of credit (unsecured) to the tune of $44,000. I’m trying to determine whether or not it makes sense to withdraw the $44,000 – plus the withholding tax – from my RRSP.
I currently participate in a DB pension and am in a fairly safe/steady employment position. My RRSP is currently sitting at $150,000 and my salary is approximately $115,000.
Re-financing is going to cost quite a bit and wouldn’t necessarily cover the full debt load.
—Tom
A: I don’t want to be one of those judgemental financial experts who tells you that if you have had to dip into your line of credit to the tune of $44,000, you’re spending too much money. Life happens and sometimes there are expenses that go beyond our budget. Obviously if you guys are continuing to run up your line of credit balance though, that’s not sustainable forever, Tom. But you know that.
With regards to your RRSP withdrawal plan, I think it’s important to clarify that the withholding tax is not the final tax on your withdrawal…
