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Loanova prepares to launch Canada’s first fractional mortgage platform + MORE Nov 27th
The tech-driven startup plans to let everyday investors buy small stakes in syndicated mortgages, while helping borrowers who don’t qualify for traditional bank financing..... More »
OSFI leaves mortgage stress test in place, reaffirms LTI limits for lenders + MORE Jan 29th
OSFI offered no new direction on the qualifying rate, but reiterated that loan-to-income caps for uninsured mortgages remain in place and opened a new six-month consultation tied to its broader guidance review..... More »
Mortgage interest rate hikes have stalled your home-buying dreams. Now what? + MORE Jun 12th
Being priced out of the market might just be a blessing in disguise, writes Lesley-Anne Scorgie. Bide your time by saving more and enjoying the freedom that renting brings..... 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 »
Home construction must double over next decade to restore 2019 affordability: CMHC + MORE Jun 20th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says up to 4.8 million new homes will need to be built over the next decade to restore affordability levels last seen in 2019 based on projected demand..... More »
Chartered Banks Saw a Surge in Uninsured Mortgage Origination in Q3: CMHC
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Chartered banks saw mortgage originations grow by 11% in the third quarter, a growing percentage of which were uninsured mortgages. Comparatively, non-bank lenders, including mortgage finance companies, trusts and insurance companies, saw mortgage activity rise 4%, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) recently released Residential Mortgage Industry Dashboard. The main driver of mortgage debt for chartered banks came from uninsured purchases of new property (typically meaning those with a down payment of more than 20%), which totalled […]
