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What does the new Canadian Mortgage Charter mean for home owners? + MORE Dec 10th
In its 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the federal government announced the Canadian Mortgage Charter. It’s a new initiative intended to address the housing affordability issues caused by rising interest rates, low housing supply and more. The charter, which sets out expectations for lenders, is the.... More »
Understanding mortgage affordability Feb 18th
Let’s talk about mortgage affordability. We know that housing affordability is getting further out of reach for many Canadians. But, what determines mortgage affordability? How is it calculated by financial institutions and lenders? And what hidden costs should potential home buyers fact.... More »
Mortgage affordability calculator + MORE Nov 19th
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Mortgage affordability is an essential part of setting up your home-buying budget, and it’s based on a many factors—more on those later. If you’re looking to buy a home, one of the first things you’ll want to know is your mortgage affordability. And for that, you should start.... More »
What To Expect in 2023 Jan 6th
Happy new year everyone! I hope everyone reading this took some time to reflect and recharge over the holiday season. There was a lot of negativity swirling around in 2022, and I’m sure a lot of you needed a break from it all. I sure did. It’s easy to get swept up in all of the doom-and-gloom. B.... More »
EQB sees impaired loans double in Q2, but expects improvement ahead + MORE Jun 5th
Alternative mortgage lender EQB saw a rise in gross impaired loans in the second quarter compared to a year ago, but highlighted recent improvements and expects losses to stabilize going forward..... More »
Advice for cash-strapped renters and landlords during COVID-19
– moneysense.ca
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across North America in early 2020, it created a wave of income loss that impacted people from all walks of life. While some individuals have been hit harder than others, it’s difficult to find a group or industry that hasn’t been affected. A small segment of the population will have sufficient savings to fall back on, but the majority of Canadians who live paycheque to paycheque, will find it difficult to keep up.
There are ways to trim a budget and save a few dollars, but at the end of the day, a person’s basic needs must be met. Food and shelter are at the top of the list. This need was partially addressed through federal relief measures including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), and again in a collective announcement by the six big Canadian banks, which promised new mortgage deferral options and more.
Unfortunately, many Canadians still aren’t making ends meet—and what options exist for those who don’t own their home but, instead, rent?
Many tenants are in financial distress, as are landlords who rely on rental income to survive…
There are ways to trim a budget and save a few dollars, but at the end of the day, a person’s basic needs must be met. Food and shelter are at the top of the list. This need was partially addressed through federal relief measures including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), and again in a collective announcement by the six big Canadian banks, which promised new mortgage deferral options and more.
Unfortunately, many Canadians still aren’t making ends meet—and what options exist for those who don’t own their home but, instead, rent?
Many tenants are in financial distress, as are landlords who rely on rental income to survive…
Busting 7 Myths About Your Credit Score
– ratesupermarket.ca
Your credit score can affect your ability to get a credit card, personal loan, or low-interest mortgage. Everyone knows you should pay your bills on time to keep your credit score healthy. However, some aspects of credit scores can be confusing. Here, we’re busting seven common myths about your credit score.
1. Having a Good Job Boosts Your Credit Score
Common factors determining your credit score include credit usage, balances due, and length of credit history. Your occupation and income, however, don’t affect your credit score. While having steady income always looks good when meeting with a lender, it won’t change your credit score, which focuses on credit behaviour, not earning potential.
2. Spouses Have the Same Credit Score
Your credit score is in your name only—you don’t share a credit score with your spouse, children, or other family members. If a debt is in your name and you fail to pay on time, your credit score will be the one affected.
3. Each Person Has Only One Credit Score
TransUnion and Equifax are two trusted credit bureaus in Canada…
Latest in Mortgage News: Stress Test Rate to Drop
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Thanks to a reduction in some Big-Bank posted rates in recent days, Canada’s mortgage stress test rate will fall as early as next week. Both RBC and BMO cut a number of their posted mortgage rates this week, which should cause the mortgage stress test to fall from 5.04% to 4.99%, according to RateSpy.com. “It’ll mark the first time since January 2018 (when OSFI’s stress test began) that this benchmark rate has been under 5%,” the site noted. “And, if […]
