Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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You need long-term disability insurance. Now what? + MORE Apr 1st
Long-term disability insurance likely isn’t something you ever want to be in a position to need, but if ever you do need it, you’ll be grateful it’s there. Like short term-disability insurance, it provides financial assistance to an employee who is unable to work because of an accident.... More »
How much credit card debt does the average Canadian have? + MORE Sep 23rd
As the country re-opens after COVID-related restrictions, Canadians are faced with a worrying financial picture. Many have moved, others are looking to travel, and the cost of living is ballooning with unusual rates of inflation. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada (BoC) rate hikes designed to curb these .... More »
Mortgage renewal calculator + MORE Aug 18th
When it’s time to renew your mortgage, you can either stay with your current lender or shop around for a new one that offers a lower interest rate or different . Using a mortgage renewal calculator can help you pick the best mortgage offer available to you at the time of renewal.
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Low Rates Helping Borrowers Pay Off Mortgages at Record Pace Jun 25th
Home prices may be astronomical in certain parts of the country, but historically low mortgage rates are allowing borrowers pay off their mortgages faster than ever..... More »
Five-year prison terms handed to Fortress founders in mortgage fraud case Feb 22nd
The decision marks a significant enforcement outcome in a case that helped reshape scrutiny of Ontario’s syndicated mortgage market..... More »
CMHC’s Evan Siddall Addresses B-20 at National Mortgage Conference
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
In what must have felt like walking into the lion’s den, CMHC head Evan Siddall addressed concerns about recent regulatory changes in front of a crowd of over 1,000 mortgage professionals on Monday. Siddall attended Mortgage Professionals Canada’s annual conference in Montreal, answering questions posed by President and CEO Paul Taylor. The discussion revolved around […]
