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Mortgage expert alert: Will the Iran War and rising inflation offer a buying opportunity in 2026? + MORE Apr 9th
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have erupted into war between the US and Iran. Spiking oil prices from Strait of Hormuz blockages are already having an immediate, aggressive impact on your wallet, your household expenses, and crucially, your mortgage.
Historically, moments of extreme globa.... More »
OSFI leaves mortgage stress test in place, reaffirms LTI limits for lenders + MORE Jan 29th
OSFI offered no new direction on the qualifying rate, but reiterated that loan-to-income caps for uninsured mortgages remain in place and opened a new six-month consultation tied to its broader guidance review..... More »
Home sales drop with ‘fresh round of economic headwinds’ ahead: CREA + MORE Sep 15th
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) says home sales in August were down compared with a year ago as a fresh round of economic challenges threatens to dampen housing market momentum for the remainder of the year.
The organization said home sales last month totalled 37,504, down 6.9% from A.... More »
Five-year prison terms handed to Fortress founders in mortgage fraud case Feb 22nd
The decision marks a significant enforcement outcome in a case that helped reshape scrutiny of Ontario’s syndicated mortgage market..... More »
Mortgage Digest: Bond yield spike drives latest fixed mortgage rate hikes of up to 30 bps + MORE Mar 22nd
Markets are rapidly repricing inflation and rate expectations, driving bond yields higher and triggering a new round of fixed mortgage increases.... More »
What New Year’s credit deals promise—and why you should be wary
– moneysense.ca
January is for fresh starts, but too many Canadians are held back by last year’s overspending. Lenders know about new year’s debt-hangovers, so you may be seeing more credit offers in your inbox—but be wary. Used incorrectly, that deal on a balance transfer or sign-up bonus could get you into even deeper financial trouble.
Credit card debt in Canada
If your last credit card statement dampened your seasonal joy, you’re not alone. According to TransUnion, consumer credit card debt rose 1.95% year over year in 2025, with even bigger jumps for mortgages, lines of credit, and auto loans. Wealthsimple reports that Canadians hold an average of $4787 in credit card debt, which can take time to pay off. And all the while credit card interest accumulates.
Mark Kalinowski, a Financial Educator at the Credit Counselling Society, points to compound interest, or “the interest paid on the interest.” When you pay only the minimum amount due or less than the full balance, interest accumulates…
