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Weekly mortgage digest: Canadians are pulling back on borrowing Sep 16th
A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases..... More »
Borrowers to “feel the strain” of high interest rates for several quarters to come, says BoC Apr 13th
High mortgage rates are taking a bite out of borrower's budgets, and the Bank of Canada says they will continue to "feel the strain" for several more quarters to come..... More »
Canada’s best credit cards for people with bad credit 2021 + MORE Oct 14th
Conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that if you have bad credit, you should swear off credit cards. But if you want to improve your credit score, you’ll have to show you can handle credit responsibly—and the only way to do that is (you guessed it) to have a credit card. When used properl.... More »
Lender execs weigh in on today’s mortgage market Oct 26th
Executives of some of Canada's top mortgage lenders weighed in on some hot topics during the lender panel at MPC's recent National Mortgage Conference..... More »
Q3 Lender Earnings: The Unexpected Recovery Dec 2nd
The country’s key mortgage lenders recently released their third-quarter earnings, and it’s safe to say results were better-than-expected all around. Equitable Bank had its best-ever third quarter, while First National had its own record quarter. “For customers and partners, we ori.... More »
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Home When You’re Self-Employed
– ratesupermarket.ca
Almost half (45%) of Canadians will be self-employed by 2020, according to Intuit. In some cases, these individuals are supplementing employment income by working on the side. But the trend is clear: self-employment is becoming increasingly common in Canada. Here’s a look at how being self-employed can affect the mortgage buying process, along with some tips to help get you into a new home.
Proving Income as a Self-Employed Canadian
When applying for any type of mortgage, the bank requires proof of income. For those who are self-employed, the process can be a little more complicated. There are two main ways business owners, freelancers and independent contractors can prove their income when buying a home:
Proved income: The average amount you’ve earned over a period of time, typically at least two years.
Stated income: A reasonable estimate of your income based on the type and size of your business. Typically, you can only use this method if you’ve been in business for at least a few years…
Are Toronto House Prices Headed Back to 2016 Levels?
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Concern is growing that Canada’s largest housing market may be about to experience a new round of froth, similar to that seen in 2016. Back then, red-hot housing markets in the Greater Vancouver and Toronto Areas ultimately forced the federal government to introduce the 2016 and 2018 mortgage stress tests on both insured and uninsured mortgages. While sales activity and prices took a hit in both markets, the recovery for the Greater Toronto Area seems to be nearly complete. The […]
