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Why are mortgages so expensive in Canada? + MORE Nov 21st
Canada’s mortgage market has now absorbed four Bank of Canada (BoC) rate cuts, and house hunters are feeling the effects. The latest housing affordability data compiled by Ratehub.ca finds that lower mortgage rates made it easier to purchase a property in nearly every major Canadian housing marke.... More »
Does it make sense for a young person to have life insurance? + MORE Nov 24th
Buying life insurance in your 20s can feel like an added cost to an already long list of expenses. But experts say it can safeguard loved ones if life doesn’t go as planned.
Do young Canadians need life insurance?
There can be a “very high temporary insurance need” for younger Canadians,.... More »
Why three big banks raised fixed mortgage rates despite falling bond yields + MORE Dec 3rd
Despite low bond yields, banks and other lenders are continuing to raise rates. We talked to several rate experts to understand why..... More »
Unsure about buying a home? Why you should open an FHSA now anyway Dec 12th
Buying a home in Canada hasn’t been easy in recent years, but thanks to recent changes to mortgage rules, falling interest rates and more cuts expected in the months ahead, many prospective home owners are feeling freshly optimistic. It all starts with a down payment, though—and the bigger, the .... More »
Quebec’s legal battle between CNQ and title insurers leaves brokers and homeowners in limbo ahead of mortgage renewal wave + MORE Nov 27th
Quebec-based mortgage brokers and homeowners are caught in limbo due to an ongoing legal battle that is unlikely to be resolved before the renewal tsunami hits..... More »
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up eight per cent in October
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in October rose eight per cent compared with September.
