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Watch: What is mortgage affordability? + MORE Feb 27th
Not sure how you much can borrow to purchase a property? To find out, you’ll need to know about “mortgage affordability.” That’s how much money you are able to borrow to purchase a home. This video outlines the factors that can influence mortgage affordability and it shares everyth.... More »
Opinion: Think twice before handing your mortgage to a bank adviser + MORE Oct 7th
Every now and then, something happens in this business that really drives home an important lesson, and this time, it’s about how trusting the wrong person with your mortgage file can cost you a great deal..... More »
Lowest mortgage rates rise above 4% as bond yields surge Dec 12th
A sharp rise in bond yields has pushed fixed mortgage rates higher, undoing weeks of declines and signalling a stubborn pricing floor for borrowers..... More »
Should you loan money to someone who is house rich and cash poor? May 19th
My daughter is 60, divorced, owns a house, perhaps $800,000 house value. She has a small mortgage and no savings of any kind. She lives on a line of credit and a credit card. Her only income is about $300 to $400 monthly CPP.
She is wondering how best to manage. Should she sell now and rent for a.... More »
Many mortgage holders have little room for higher payments: MPC + MORE Jun 26th
New consumer research finds recent buyers and newcomers are facing sharper affordability pressure, even as confidence in homeownership remains resilient..... More »
The BoC Turns Dovish: What It Means for Mortgage Rates
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Expectations for future interest rate hikes fell even further following yesterday’s Bank of Canada rate decision. Up until now, BoC Governor Stephen Poloz had repeated that the overnight rate—currently at 1.75%—would need to reach the Bank’s “neutral range” target of 2.5-3.5%. That implied a minimum of three more rate hikes over the next couple of […]
The housing agency said Friday the annual pace of housing starts slowed in February as higher mortgage rates and other economic conditions soften demand. Economists had expected an annual pace of 205,000 for the month but instead fell to 173,153 units.
