Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Weekly mortgage digest: Which big banks just dropped fixed rates? + MORE Jul 11th
After a spike in bond yields last week prompted some mortgage lenders to increase certain rates, fixed mortgage rates are again trending downward..... More »
New year, better mortgage rates: Credit tips to get you there + MORE Jan 5th
As we step into a new year, it’s a great time to reassess your financial habits and ensure your credit profile is in top shape..... More »
What to do with a rental property when you owe more than it’s worth + MORE Apr 22nd
Q. I bought a home in Fort McMurray, Alta., for $413,000 in 2007. Five years later, in 2012, I moved out and started renting the property, and it has remained an income property since then.
With the decline in oil prices, the town of Fort McMurray has seen real estate losing value like crazy. After .... More »
Summary of Housing Promises from Canada’s Main Political Parties + MORE Sep 2nd
Canada’s main political parties have been unveiling housing promises over the past couple of weeks, each outlining how they plan to tackle the predominant housing issue of affordability. The policies include everything from tweaks to the mortgage stress test and crack-downs on foreign purchase.... More »
Are interest payments tax deductible? Aug 12th
Taxpayers may be eligible to claim a tax deduction for interest paid on a loan or mortgage. According to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), “most interest you pay on money you borrow for investment purposes [can be deducted] but generally only if you use it to try to earn investment income.”
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The number of homes sold in Toronto and the surrounding area fell in 2018 as homebuyers and sellers grappled with a new reality of higher interest rates and stricter mortgage rules.
Q4 2018 Bank Earnings – Mortgage Morsels
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Looking back on 2018, it may have been a challenging year for the housing and mortgage markets, but it would be hard to tell judging by the $45.3 billion in collective profits made by the Big Six banks. They wrapped up the financial year with profits up an average of 13% over last year, even […]
The number of homes sold in Toronto and the surrounding area fell in 2018 as homebuyers and sellers grappled with a new reality of higher interest rates and stricter mortgage rules.
