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Many mortgage holders have little room for higher payments: MPC + MORE Jun 26th
New consumer research finds recent buyers and newcomers are facing sharper affordability pressure, even as confidence in homeownership remains resilient..... More »
Opinion: Think twice before handing your mortgage to a bank adviser + MORE Oct 7th
Every now and then, something happens in this business that really drives home an important lesson, and this time, it’s about how trusting the wrong person with your mortgage file can cost you a great deal..... More »
How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in November 2025 + MORE Dec 24th
For a while there, it appeared Canada’s housing market was seeing shoots of improvement – but buyers retreated back to the sidelines in November, further dousing price growth and leading to overall improved affordability conditions. As reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association, home sales.... More »
Mortgage rate outlook: Why experts say the next move could be lower + MORE Feb 19th
After a volatile 2025, mortgage rates have steadied, but experts say the next move could be lower, and that has implications for borrowers..... More »
The bond risk many investors overlook Jul 5th
When you buy a bond, there’s a chance the borrower might not be able to pay you back, but bonds also carry a different kind of risk. Duration, or interest rate risk, is related to a bond’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
When interest rates go up, you won’t be able .... More »
FSRA clarifies CE requirements for Ontario mortgage agents and brokers
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Ontario mortgage agents and brokers have until March 31, 2026, to complete their current Continuing Education (CE) requirements. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) recently clarified what counts toward the required hours—and what doesn’t.Bank of Canada warns of potential household strain as mortgage renewals peak and trade war risks linger
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada’s financial system may be holding steady, but rising household debt and looming mortgage renewals are emerging as critical risks, the Bank of Canada warns in its 2025 Financial Stability Report.Thinking of a private mortgage? Here’s what lenders want to see
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Private mortgages continue to play an important role in today’s Canadian housing market, especially as traditional lending guidelines tighten. Yet many borrowers are surprised to learn that private lenders don’t simply look at one or two factors — they assess a wide range of details that can make or break a deal.
