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Tools to calculate your mortgage payments and costs in Canada Nov 1st
Owning real estate is a goal for many Canadians, and while it can be a rewarding investment, it comes with financial responsibilities that you must carefully manage. First and foremost, you need to be able to calculate your mortgage payments, down payment, penalty fees and other costs. Onli.... More »
Long-term mortgage rates are falling. Is it time to lock in? + MORE Apr 4th
Locking in or not depends on many factors, experts say, including whether the penalties for breaking a current mortgage make sense and if you think rates are going up or down..... 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 »
CMLS introduces Aveo Flex 40, Canada’s newest 40-year mortgage + MORE Jan 29th
After its recent acquisition by Nesto, CMLS Group is signalling to brokers that they’re ready to do business, introducing a new partnership program and a 40-year amortization mortgage product..... More »
Invest or pay off debt: A comprehensive guide for Canadians + MORE Jan 17th
Your net worth is calculated by taking your assets and subtracting your liabilities. Both investing and repaying debt can boost your net worth as a result. The question is: which is better? In our guide about paying off debt versus investing, we cover the options from a number of different perspecti.... More »
The Latest in Mortgage News: Recent hikes are “painful” for variable-rate mortgage borrowers, says BoC
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Homebuyers with a variable mortgage rate are facing a “painful” adjustment as interest rates continue to rise, the Bank of Canada’s Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said this week.
