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State of the mortgage market: Canadians anxious about their finances, but still see housing as a good investment + MORE Mar 8th
Canadian homeowners may be feeling more anxious about their finances these days, but an overwhelming majority continue to believe real estate is a good long-term investment..... More »
How financially viable is your rental property? Apr 13th
After rising steadily in many cities across Canada for many years, real estate has been on a particular tear over the past year—and rental property investing has become an area of interest for plenty of people as a result.
But a soaring market isn’t a guarantee of success. If you’re thinking.... More »
Understanding mortgage affordability Feb 18th
Let’s talk about mortgage affordability. We know that housing affordability is getting further out of reach for many Canadians. But, what determines mortgage affordability? How is it calculated by financial institutions and lenders? And what hidden costs should potential home buyers fact.... More »
5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends + MORE Jul 31st
These days, being a home owner with a mortgage can feel like you’ve ordered the chicken dinner before realizing there was a steak special. You orchestrate a last-minute switch before your meal arrives, and it’s only once your overcooked steak is served that you know you’ve made a mistake.
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Locked Out of the Market: How the Mortgage Stress Test Could Be Hurting Homebuyers Mar 12th
It was created with the intention of saving Canadians from becoming over-burdened with their mortgages, but some critics of the Canadian government’s mortgage stress test say it is slamming the door on first-time homebuyers who would otherwise be able to break into the market. In a recent opi.... More »
California's Mortgage Raid
– online.wsj.com
Jerry Brown and the Legislature refuse to honor a court order.Lessons From the Digital Mortgage Conference – Part II
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Here’s part II of my summary of last week’s Digital Mortgage Conference in Las Vegas. (See Part I here) If attendance figures are any guide (1,500 this year versus 750 two years ago), the quest to digitize mortgages is becoming more urgent than ever. But surprisingly (or not), just 3% of conference attendees were from […]
