Learn more about Canadian mortgage rates, rules and the latest news – read on!
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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 »
Could diversified funding be the latest trend for alternative mortgages? + MORE Apr 28th
As the winds of change sweep across the lending landscape, regulatory underwriting guidelines are growing ever tighter. This puts non-bank clients in a precarious position, and mortgage brokers are feeling the pressure..... More »
OSFI leaves mortgage stress test in place, reaffirms LTI limits for lenders + MORE Jan 29th
OSFI offered no new direction on the qualifying rate, but reiterated that loan-to-income caps for uninsured mortgages remain in place and opened a new six-month consultation tied to its broader guidance review..... More »
An inside look at how your loans — and spending — affect your credit score Apr 6th
Having a variety of loans could help strengthen your credit score — or harm it, depending on your spending and payment history. But a credit card, car loan and mortgage work differently, making it hard to know how to improve your number..... More »
Scotiabank to buy small Dallas bank in mortgage-finance play + MORE May 30th
Scotiabank agreed to acquire Maple Financial Holdings Inc., which owns a small U.S. commercial bank, as the Canadian firm looks to expand its structured-finance business in the American mortgage industry. .... More »
How To Navigate Today’s Economy
– canadamortgagenews.ca
Rumour has it the worst is yet to come. On October 26th, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will very likely increase rates by another 0.50%. Not only will this push the bank prime rate up to 5.95% – it could lead to the average 5-year fixed rate mortgage well above 6.00%. What a mess. As I mentioned in my previous article, the BoC made a critical error and the Canadian people are continuing to pay for it.
Luckily, this won’t last forever. Economists and other experts (myself included) predict that there will only be higher rates for 12-24 months. After an inevitable economic downturn, the BoC will start slashing rates to kickstart the economy again.
So what should you do in the meantime? As always, it all depends on your personal situation. But broad strokes, here’s how I think different types of homeowners and borrowers should navigate the current economy.
If your mortgage is up for renewal in the next 4 months:
Get a rate hold. This is a no-brainer whether you’re dealing with variable or fixed rate mortgages in a rising rate environment…
