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Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers + MORE Jun 11th
The Liberal plan to give first-time home buyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability—with a few caveats—a new analysis finds.
The Liberal government introduced legislation on June 5 to eliminate the GST portion from new home sales of up to .... More »
Fixed mortgage rates may not follow Bank of Canada cuts, former TD economist warns + MORE Nov 12th
While plenty of consumers believe the Bank of Canada’s steady interest rate cuts will drop mortgage rates meaningfully across the board, economist Don Drummond isn't so sure that prediction applies to fixed rate mortgages..... More »
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 »
Highclere Capital enters Canada’s mid-market lending space + MORE Feb 23rd
A new player in Canada’s mid-market mortgage lending space is intent on shaking up the industry..... 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 »
The Latest in Mortgage News: GTA Home Prices Down 22% from February
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Early April housing data indicates prices for certain housing segments in the Greater Toronto Area are down from their February peak by as much as 22%.
