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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When most people think of Calgary, they picture cowboys and oil. They’re not wrong, but they’re about a decade behind. Since 2018, Calgary’s tech sector has grown by 78%.
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Mortgage expert alert: Will the Iran War and rising inflation offer a buying opportunity in 2026? + MORE Apr 9th
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have erupted into war between the US and Iran. Spiking oil prices from Strait of Hormuz blockages are already having an immediate, aggressive impact on your wallet, your household expenses, and crucially, your mortgage.
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Despite slowing volumes, First National expects to remain above pre-pandemic levels Aug 3rd
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50+ with little or no Mortgage? You Need a Line of Credit!
– canadamortgagenews.ca
Contrary to media reports about our ‘record personal debt levels’, it’s extremely prudent to ensure you have access to emergency money.
The line of credit popularity that took place in the ’90s wasn’t a bad thing. It allowed us to borrow at low rates to invest or spend as needed. Many successful investors have been doing this for decades. Borrowing to invest makes smart financial success. Don’t let anyone tell you differently.
We’re seeing more reasons for Canadians to get a secured line of credit now: Age; Income; and Qualification.
If you’re 50 or older and have a mortgage coming due, or maybe you have no mortgage, you should strongly consider getting a secured line of credit instead of just renewing your mortgage.
If you’re retiring, opting for a reduced work schedule or anticipating a reduction in your income for any reason, please act now!
If you don’t think this applies to you, guess again. The new mortgage rules have made it much tougher to qualify…
Scheer Would Scrap Stress Test on Switches, Consider 30-Year Amortizations
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
A Conservative win in the October federal election would mean an end to stress testing mortgage switches, as well as additional measures aimed at improving housing affordability. Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer made that promise on Friday while speaking to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA). “Housing affordability has become a critical issue across the […]
