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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Should you get a fixed-rate or variable mortgage? In these strange times, fixed has a rare edge Nov 23rd
With rates this low, the usual advantages of renewing with a variable mortgage are diminished or gone, writes David Aston..... More »
Homeowners, realtors should take steps to protect against title fraud: experts Mar 19th
It's been years since you finished paying off your mortgage, so the letter in the mail from a bank saying you're in default and now owe money comes as a shock..... More »
High rent, mortgage rates keeping upward pressure on inflation Jan 19th
Canada’s inflation rate continued to ease in December, despite upward pressure from rising rents and mortgage interest costs. The Consumer Price Index eased to an annual growth rate of 6.3% last month, thanks largely to a decline in gas prices. That’s down from 6.8% in November and what .... More »
Unsure about buying a home? Why you should open an FHSA now anyway Dec 12th
Buying a home in Canada hasn’t been easy in recent years, but thanks to recent changes to mortgage rules, falling interest rates and more cuts expected in the months ahead, many prospective home owners are feeling freshly optimistic. It all starts with a down payment, though—and the bigger, the .... More »
What happens when your landlord misses mortgage payments? + MORE Jun 11th
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time—only to learn your landlord failed to keep up with mortgage payments and the home may need to be sold. Panic sets in, as you don’t know if you can continue to call this place your home. Experts say there are a number of ways thi.... More »
Reaction to CMHC’s New Restrictions on Insured Mortgages
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Obtaining mortgage insurance for a home purchase is about to become more challenging on July 1, particularly for first-time buyers. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada’s national mortgage insurance provider, unveiled stricter underwriting policies on Thursday for insured mortgages. The measures include: Limiting Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratios to 35% (from 39%) Limiting Total Debt Service (TDS) ratios to 42% (from 44%) Raising the minimum credit score to 680 (from 600) for at least one borrower Banning non-traditional […]
