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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up eight per cent in October Nov 18th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in October rose eight per cent compared with September..... 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 »
Mortgage borrowers renewing in 2025 to face an average $513 monthly payment increase: RBC + MORE Dec 6th
RBC also reported a sharp drop in remaining amortization periods thanks to Bank of Canada rate cuts in the fourth quarter..... More »
Toronto and Vancouver mortgage arrears set to hit highest levels in 10 years, CMHC warns + MORE Nov 15th
Mortgage arrears in Toronto and Vancouver are on track to rise to levels not seen in over a decade, according to a new forecast from Canada's housing agency..... More »
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 »
Fixed mortgage rates may not follow Bank of Canada cuts, former TD economist warns
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
While plenty of consumers believe the Bank of Canada’s steady interest rate cuts will drop mortgage rates meaningfully across the board, economist Don Drummond isn’t so sure that prediction applies to fixed rate mortgages.
Pros and cons of a 10-year fixed mortgage: Is stability worth the cost?
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The 10-year mortgage has long been a niche product in the Canadian mortgage market.
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 better. If you’re thinking about buying your first home in the next few years, consider opening a first home savings account (FHSA) by December 31. Even if you don’t plan to start contributing this year, opening the account now gives you more room to save in 2025.
Here’s what you need to know about using this account, including the FHSA contribution limit and deadline, how to open an FHSA account online and why it might even make sense to open one if you’re undecided about home ownership and debating your decision.
What is a first home savings account (FHSA)?
The FHSA is a tax-free registered savings account that was introduced in April 2023. Designed to help first-time buyers save up for a down payment and get into the housing market sooner, the FHSA allows account holders to contribute up to $8,000 per year, up to a lifetime FHSA limit of $40,000 (or twice that amount if you’re part of a couple and you’re both first-time home buyers)…
