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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Managing debt to build wealth + MORE Aug 23rd
It’s an eyebrow-raising trend: non-mortgage delinquencies have reached levels not seen since 2009, according to a report by Equifax, one of the three largest consumer credit reporting agencies. Specifically, 1.4 million people in Canada have recently missed a credit payment.
But it’s no.... More »
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 »
RBC bracing for renewal impact: three quarters of its mortgages to see higher rates by 2026 Dec 4th
Despite interest rates having been elevated for over a year, Canada's largest bank said the bulk of the impact is yet to be felt with nearly three quarters of its mortgage portfolio coming up for renewal over the next three years..... More »
Toronto, Vancouver weigh on housing starts in first half of year: CMHC + MORE Sep 10th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says growth in overall housing starts was flat during the first half of the year compared with 2024, though there were significant regional differences..... More »
How much do you save with bi-weekly payments? + MORE Feb 7th
For years, we’ve been told to pay our mortgage bi-weekly. Magically, it will pay your mortgage off faster. Hmm, let’s put that to the test.
(SPOILER ALERT!) Around 10 years ago, I wrote an article showing some simple but effective math to explain this. I’m constantly getting e.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: Why the Fed Cut Rates this Week
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The big news of the week was the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, the first one since the financial crisis more than 10 years ago. Despite a strong domestic economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the cut was a pre-emptive move to brace against “downside risks.” “We’re thinking of it essentially as a mid-cycle […]
