Learn more about Canadian mortgage rates, rules and the latest news – read on!
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Looking at the Toronto housing market through a lens of percentages, shifting sales numbers and interest rates may be the go-to method for industry insiders, but for many run-of-the-mill buyers, there’s really one thing that matters: “What kind of home can I afford?”
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National Housing Update: Why Prices are Declining and What to Expect for 2018
– ratesupermarket.ca
Three months into 2018, it seems like the Canadian housing market is down again with sales volume dropping 16.9 per cent in February compared to this time last year. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), there was also a 6.5 per cent drop compared to January, which is the biggest decline in nearly five years.
This shouldn’t be a huge surprise since the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) introduced tighter mortgage rules effective January 2018. As a result, some homeowners rushed to make their purchase before the new rules took effect, which is why there was a lot of sales activity leading to the end of 2017.
National prices on the decline
When looking across the country, the average price of homes sold fell five per cent from one year ago to $494,000. If you remove the hot markets of the Greater Vancouver and Greater Toronto, then prices would fall another $112,000 – averaging at $382,000.
“Sales activity is down in many, but not all, housing markets compared to the end of last year, and varies depending on price range, location and property type…
While alternative lenders can provide a lifeline for Canadians who have run out of other financing options, it’s important to read the fine print.How can an extra $100 boost your mortgage?
– canadamortgagenews.ca
When it comes to mortgages, $100 isn’t going to get you very far. But what if you paid an extra $100 a month towards your mortgage? It’s not a lot of money these days, but it can add up to some solid savings over time.
Let’s look at a $300,000 mortgage with a 2.89% rate and a 25-year amortization. At the end of five years, you’ve paid off an extra $6,444. The balance owing is $249,435. And the remaining amortization is 17 years and 9 months instead of 20 years. This also represents an interest savings of $11,423 over the life of the mortgage. Not bad!
Now let’s look at paying an extra $200 per month. At the end of five years, you’ve paid off an extra $12,888. The balance owing is $242,991. And the remaining amortization is 15 years and 11 months. This represents an interest savings of $20,708 over the life of the mortgage!
But what about higher interest rates? Today’s rates are extremely low and we all know they’re expected to increase gradually over the next couple of years (click here for more on rising rates)…
