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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 »
How to find room to save in 2026—even with tight budgets Jan 11th
Saving more in 2026 is a common new year’s resolution, but with budgets tight and inflation driving the cost of groceries and everyday necessities higher, it’s easier said than done. Financial planning experts say it takes a careful review of where you’re spending to find ways to s.... More »
Laurentian Bank slips to loss as mortgage book shrinks + MORE Mar 10th
Residential book declines amid softer housing activity while commercial lending expands as the bank pushes ahead with its transformation strategy.... More »
Clock ticking for Ontario mortgage brokers to complete required training + MORE Feb 13th
More than 17,000 agents and brokers must log mandatory training hours — including a new professional development requirement — with FSRA by March 31 to renew their licences..... More »
Opinion: When competition crosses a line in mortgage brokering Oct 16th
Every so often, a situation comes along that reminds us of a darker side of mortgage brokering. Most of the time, competition is healthy. But sometimes, it crosses a line; not legally, but ethically..... More »
Bank of Canada decision means shifting equation on fixed vs. variable mortgage rates
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The Bank of Canada’s decision to lower interest rates for the first time since March will have a direct effect on variable mortgages, and could shift the equation on whether to go with a fixed or variable rate.Rising expenses driving Canadians to offload U.S. real estate
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
While politics play a role, brokers say rising costs, currency pressures and mortgage realities are the real forces driving Canadians to sell U.S. property — with many looking to reinvest at home.CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in August down 16% from July
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in August fell 16% compared with July.
