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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House rich, cash poor: When a reverse mortgage might make sense Jul 14th
Reverse mortgages were at one time considered the Wild West of financial products, associated with aggressive and even predatory sales tactics targeting seniors in the United States. .... More »
Paying down your mortgage faster comes with trade-offs + MORE Apr 18th
While extra payments can reduce long-term interest costs, they may also limit liquidity, trigger penalties and crowd out other financial priorities.... More »
Strong payment discipline masks growing mortgage stress, survey finds + MORE Mar 25th
Despite strong payment performance, a growing share of borrowers report difficulty keeping up and are cutting back on spending to stay current.... More »
HomeEquity Bank raises $200M through CHIP Mortgage Trust note sale May 3rd
Oversubscribed issuance underscores investor demand for reverse mortgage-backed funding.... More »
Inflation data and Bank of Canada decision lead busy week for mortgage watchers Mar 16th
Inflation, home sales and two central bank rate decisions could shape expectations for borrowing costs and the spring housing market..... 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.
