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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in April up from March May 18th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts for April rose 17% compared with March..... More »
Could a home-based business affect your mortgage? May 27th
Registering a business at your home may seem harmless, but it can raise questions for lenders, insurers and municipalities. Here’s what homeowners should know before using their home address for business purposes..... More »
B.C. home sales struggle in May as mortgage rates rise and labour market stays weak + MORE Jun 14th
Rising mortgage rates and a weaker labour market are weighing on home sales in British Columbia, especially in the Lower Mainland. .... More »
EQB mortgage book grows as credit recovery pushed into 2027 Jun 2nd
The bank reported continued growth in uninsured personal mortgages and insured multi-unit lending, but higher credit provisions and a softer housing market weighed on second-quarter earnings..... More »
What happens when your landlord misses mortgage payments? + MORE Jun 11th
You held up your end of the bargain and paid your rent on time—only to learn your landlord failed to keep up with mortgage payments and the home may need to be sold. Panic sets in, as you don’t know if you can continue to call this place your home. Experts say there are a number of ways thi.... More »
Iran conflict could push inflation back above 3%: Desjardins
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Desjardins economists say surging energy prices tied to the Iran conflict are expected to push inflation higher through 2026, adding new uncertainty to the Bank of Canada’s rate path and mortgage-rate outlook.Borrowers shift to variable rates as renewal pressures begin to ease: CMHC
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
CMHC says borrowers are increasingly turning to variable-rate and shorter-term mortgages as renewal pressures begin to ease and insured lending rebounds.Desjardins sees mortgage growth drive stronger first-quarter earnings
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Residential mortgages now account for nearly two-thirds of Desjardins’ loan book, while impaired mortgage loans remained relatively stable despite ongoing economic uncertainty.RFA reports more than $1B in mortgage originations in first quarter
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The lender says prime insured mortgage growth helped drive a 40% year-over-year increase in first-quarter originations, while arrears remained well below the national average.
