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Part 1: Beating the Math: Why Politicians Are Failing Homebuyers and What you can do. Apr 21st
If you are trying to buy a house in Canada right now, the math is completely broken. Instead of treating the root causes of the housing crisis, politicians are serving up PR stunts that do very little to actually put keys in the hands of hardworking Canadians. Let’s look at the reality of the .... 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 »
Variable-rate mortgages regain popularity as Morningstar flags rising risks + MORE Feb 1st
Morningstar DBRS says mortgage portfolios should hold up in 2026 despite a soft housing market, while warning that rising variable-rate use and Alt-A exposure are key areas to watch..... More »
Scotiabank to buy small Dallas bank in mortgage-finance play + MORE May 30th
Scotiabank agreed to acquire Maple Financial Holdings Inc., which owns a small U.S. commercial bank, as the Canadian firm looks to expand its structured-finance business in the American mortgage industry. .... More »
Homebuilders bet on 1% mortgage rates to wake up U.S. buyers
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
With the average mortgage rate near 6%, U.S. homebuyers are looking at the most affordable monthly payments in a year. But San Antonio real estate agent Tavyn Weyman knows how to get them lower — much lower. Sagen sees earnings dip, offset by stronger mortgage insurance growth
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Mortgage insurer Sagen’s premiums climbed 32% from last year as lower rates fuel housing demand, but softer investment income pulled net earnings down to $119 million.
