Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
Latest News
OSFI calls stress test “incomplete,” seeks to address “problem” of fixed-payment variable-rate mortgages + MORE Sep 8th
It's no secret that Canada's banking regulator has its sights set on fixed-payment variable-rate mortgage products. And OSFI chief Peter Routledge reiterated that point during a speech today..... More »
Mortgage debt rising fastest among Canadians nearing retirement, data show Apr 27th
Older homeowners are increasingly leveraging equity to help younger buyers, raising long-term financial risks as retirement approaches.... More »
What does the new Canadian Mortgage Charter mean for home owners? + MORE Dec 10th
In its 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the federal government announced the Canadian Mortgage Charter. It’s a new initiative intended to address the housing affordability issues caused by rising interest rates, low housing supply and more. The charter, which sets out expectations for lenders, is the.... More »
My mortgage payments are approaching my trigger rate. How will this affect my mortgage and what should I do? Nov 7th
Experts say the key is to be proactive and prepare your finances well before your entire mortgage payment is going towards paying just the interest..... More »
Fixed-Rate Increases Costing Today’s Homebuyers Over $10,000 More in Interest + MORE Nov 13th
Fixed mortgage rates have been climbing steadily since September. But by how much at what cost for new homebuyers?.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: Toronto and Vancouver Home Sales Up 25+% in October
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The postponed spring housing market has now extended its run well into the fall, with home sales in Toronto and Vancouver up 25% and 29%, respectfully, compared to a year ago. The high demand is continuing to put pressure on prices as well. The average selling price for all home types in Toronto rose 13.7% to $968,318, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). However, there was a divergence between market segments, with detached home prices rising 14.8% […]
