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2024 mortgage market: A year in review Jan 2nd
The past year marked a turning point for Canada’s housing and mortgage market, with rate hikes giving way to rate cuts, alongside numerous regulatory changes and new government program announcements..... More »
Fixed or Variable? Floating-Rate Mortgages Losing Their Lustre + MORE Aug 6th
It can be one of the most difficult choices for mortgage borrowers—fixed rate or variable? Thanks to historically low spreads between the two, that choice is becoming easier for many. “If you’re in the trenches shopping for a new mortgage, I’m going to tell you something I’ve rarely to.... More »
How to save on home insurance Jul 10th
Affordable home insurance: Does it even exist? While home insurance is not mandatory by law, like auto insurance is, most mortgage lenders require it—and for good reason. Home insurance protects your home and personal possessions from damage or loss. Your home is collateral for your mortgage loa.... More »
Mortgage Digest: 50% odds of a 50-bps October rate cut, experts say + MORE Oct 4th
A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases..... More »
Fixed mortgage rates are rising. What’s the deal? + MORE Apr 21st
As variable-rate mortgage holders eagerly anticipate the Bank of Canada's first rate cut, fixed rates are heading in the other direction: up..... More »
2019 – Year in Review
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
As we turn the page on 2019, we wanted to take a look back at how mortgage rates fared as well as some of the key themes in mortgage news over the year. Hint: Falling fixed mortgage rates and recovering housing markets were two of the big ones. Here’s a rundown of some of the year’s top stories, rate movements and mortgage-related stocks. ********** Top Mortgage Stories of 2019 Liberal Government Launches First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Love it or hate […]
The Latest in Mortgage News: 2020 Forecasts
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Following a challenging 2018, by most accounts 2019 could be characterized as a “turnaround year” for Canada’s housing market. And 2020 is looking to bring much of the same. That’s according to predictions for the new year by CMHC, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and several real estate firms. But while sales are forecast to pick up, housing inventory will continue to lag demand, putting continued pressure on prices, according to CREA. Here’s a look at the latest housing […]
