Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Rent or buy: When does homeownership actually make financial sense? + MORE Sep 18th
Should you rent or buy? Buying your own home is often viewed as a major financial milestone. But the financial case for owning a home isn’t as simple as “mortgage payment versus rent.”
Homeownership can build equity and provide long-term housing stability, but elevated home prices a.... More »
Homeowners managing higher mortgage payments despite concerns: survey + MORE Aug 19th
As the last wave of mortgage renewals from the era of ultra-low interest rates comes, a new survey suggests most homeowners have been managing higher payments. .... 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 »
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 »
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts down in May compared with April Jun 17th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in May fell 6% compared with April..... More »
Mortgage rule changes are expanding insured market activity, insurers say
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Mortgage insurers say recent federal policy changes are giving first-time buyers more purchasing power, even as broader housing market conditions remain uneven.
