Obtaining a mortgage or secured line of credit in Canada at the best rates is often a daunting task. We can help! Read the articles below for more info.
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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 »
CMHC-Backed Report Calls for Annual Surtax on Homes Valued at $1M+ + MORE Jan 7th
A new report backed by Canada's national housing agency is calling for a home equity tax on houses valued at $1 million and more..... More »
First National saw revenue rise 29% in 2023 despite drop in residential mortgage volumes + MORE Mar 10th
First National wrapped up a "successful" 2023 in spite challenging economic conditions and a drop in residential mortgage originations..... More »
How to build credit history in Canada + MORE Jun 30th
A credit history is a person’s track record of using credit (borrowing money) and repaying debt. Your credit history can affect many aspects of your financial life—from getting approved for a credit card or renting an apartment to taking out a mortgage or a car loan, among other things. In some .... More »
Mortgage renewal calculator + MORE Jan 25th
Thee are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to renewing your mortgage, including whether or not to stick with your current lender. A mortgage renewal calculator can simplify the process and help you pick the best mortgage offer available to you at the time of renewal.
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The Latest in Mortgage News – The Stress Test & A Slowing Housing Market
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
There’s been no shortage of new data pointing to slower home sales and tempered price growth across the country. Most of the blame has been directed at OSFI’s new stress test, which preceded the slowdown when it came into effect on January 1. Here’s a sampling of recent reports on the state of Canada’s real […]
The Run Down on Reverse Mortgages: What Are They and Why Do Home Owners Get Them?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Although it may seem like a complicated or paradoxical concept, the features that make up a reverse mortgage are rather simple. A reverse mortgage is a home equity product that allows home owners aged 55 years and older to access up to 55 per cent of the value in their home.
Home owners can choose to receive the money from the reverse mortgage via one lump-sum payment, planned advances, or a combination of both options. If there is an existing loan on the property, the debt must first be paid out from the reverse mortgage funds.
One of the core benefits of a reverse mortgage is that, the home owner is not required to make any payments once they have received the funds. It would be prudent, however, to make payments if they don’t want to accumulate interest. Interest is added to the original loan amount, and charged until the loan is paid off in full, but the home owner does have the option to pay off the principal and interest in full at any time. If the home owner dies before repaying the full amount of their loan and interest, their estate is obliged to repay the remaining amount in full…
