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‘It’s choking me’: This homeowner’s mortgage payments have shot up by more than $1,000 a month. What should he do? + MORE Dec 31st
‘I was naive. I’ve never experienced rate hikes like this before,’ homeowner says, adding he plans to switch to a five-year fixed rate when rates hit 3%..... More »
Mortgage debt taking up a record share of income Mar 17th
Borrowers are now spending roughly $1 out of every $13 of their disposable income on servicing their mortgages. That’s according to Statistics Canada’s fourth-quarter national balance sheet and financial flow accounts. The data shows Canadians are spending 7.66% of their household dispos.... More »
What does the new Canadian Mortgage Charter mean for home owners? + MORE Dec 10th
In its 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the federal government announced the Canadian Mortgage Charter. It’s a new initiative intended to address the housing affordability issues caused by rising interest rates, low housing supply and more. The charter, which sets out expectations for lenders, is the.... More »
Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments? + MORE Nov 28th
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I retired this year and my mortgage is coming due soon. My advisor said to keep the mortgage as rates are low possible and keep the money invested to keep making me money. I’m not sure this is wise, and my advisor works for the bank who holds my mortgage. What do you think?
–Li.... More »
Bond Yields Are Rising. Are Fixed Mortgage Rates Next?
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Some of Canada’s Big 6 banks made headlines last week by lowering fixed mortgage rates, but might they soon have to pull a U-turn?
How to get a mortgage with bad credit
– moneysense.ca
Bad credit and a bad credit history happen for a number of reasons: You lost a job, you forgot (or were unable) to pay your bills, you’re new to a country. We’ve been warned about what can happen because of bad credit—you won’t qualify for the best interest rates for mortgages or other types of loans, and, as a result, end up paying more to borrow; and, in some cases, you may not qualify for a mortgage at all. Don’t be discouraged. Even if your credit history and credit score aren’t the best right now, you can still qualify for a mortgage. If you have bad credit, your mortgage contract may come with more terms and more paperwork. But know that bad credit isn’t forever. And, for that matter, neither is a mortgage.
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