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Mortgage Lenders Provide COVID-19 Update – Part 1 + MORE Apr 7th
In a recent panel discussion series hosted by Mortgage Professionals Canada, a cross-section of some of the country’s top lenders provided updates on how COVID-19 has impacted their operations and shaped their outlook. The overwhelming message was one of positivity and resilience. Within a mat.... More »
Rise in bond yields could send fixed mortgage rates higher, experts say Jan 21st
A sudden rise in bond yields this week could cause some lenders to reverse recent fixed mortgage rate cuts, experts say..... More »
Buying vs. Renting: Homeowners Come Out Ahead, Study Says Oct 2nd
Despite higher home prices and larger mortgages, monthly housing costs are currently lower for homeowners—on average—compared to renters..... More »
The Latest in Mortgage News: Time to Rethink the Stress Test Apr 21st
The stress test is back in the crosshairs of industry analysts. Earlier this week, CIBC World Markets Deputy Economist Benjamin Tal released a report that attributed an 8% drop in mortgage originations from 2017 to 2018 directly to the federal government’s stress test rules (B-20), which took .... More »
OSFI leaves mortgage stress test in place, reaffirms LTI limits for lenders + MORE Jan 29th
OSFI offered no new direction on the qualifying rate, but reiterated that loan-to-income caps for uninsured mortgages remain in place and opened a new six-month consultation tied to its broader guidance review..... More »
Equifax Launches Income Verification System
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Lenders across the country are trying to build their own versions of the evolutionary, if not revolutionary, Rocket Mortgage. But there’s one problem. Unlike in the U.S. where income/employment verification services are already available, Canada hasn’t had a good solution. That has now changed. Equifax has formally launched Verification Exchange, a product it’s been piloting […]
Reverse mortgages are a growing temptation, but proceed with caution
– theglobeandmail.com
The success of reverse mortgages will depend to a large extent on whether mortgage brokers provide effective, objective advice on the suitability of these products
