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Latest in Mortgage News: Canadians Say Low Interest Rates to Blame for High Home Prices Sep 5th
More than three-quarters of Canadians (77%) believe home prices in suburban and rural areas have risen to unsustainable levels, and most feel that ultra-low interest rates are to blame. A full 8 out of 10 people say low borrowing costs are to blame for the recent run-up in home prices, according to .... More »
Do I really need life insurance? + MORE Mar 11th
Life insurance shouldn’t be one of those things you put off thinking about—because you (and the people who depend upon you) could need it at any time. But many do wonder if it’s worth the monthly premiums. But what about you, how do you know if it’s necessary for you? And why do we need life.... More »
13,000 CIBC mortgage clients have come out of negative amortization Dec 19th
Over the past three months, roughly 13,000 CIBC clients have taken action to bring their mortgages out of negative amortization..... More »
OSFI says mortgage payment shock poses a key risk to Canada’s financial system May 24th
Canada's banking regulator says high borrowing costs and a wave of expected renewals pose a key risk to Canada's financial system..... More »
OSFI considering the need for additional regulations on existing mortgages + MORE Apr 22nd
Canada’s banking regulator says it is considering whether to extend the scope of its mortgage guidelines to include existing mortgages. In its second Annual Risk Outlook released this week, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) said it will “consider the scope of .... More »
Buying a home? Here’s how to decide how much to put down
– thestar.com
Should you put the minimum down, leaving you more for moving expenses or the maximum to reduce your mortgage payments?
