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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The Latest in Mortgage News: 2020 Forecasts + MORE Jan 2nd
Following a challenging 2018, by most accounts 2019 could be characterized as a “turnaround year” for Canada’s housing market. And 2020 is looking to bring much of the same. That’s according to predictions for the new year by CMHC, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and .... More »
2020 Mortgage Forecasts: Defaults to Jump, Originations to Tumble, Sales to “Suffer” + MORE May 8th
There’s no doubt that Canada’s mortgage and real estate industries will suffer in the short term due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. But how long will the pain last and how far out might the recovery be? Those are questions being asked by many in the industry, and some have p.... More »
Canadians Not Deterred By Homeownership Obstacles Sep 6th
Those dreaming of homeownership face a long list of obstacles: high prices, low supply and ever-changing mortgage rules and qualification requirements, to name a few. But that hasn’t shaken Canadians’ desire to have a place to call their own, according to the latest consumer survey from .... More »
Tapping into Lower Interest Rates: Does Renewing Your Mortgage Early Save You Money? Jul 22nd
Late last year, many had forecasted that the Bank of Canada might cut interest rates in 2020. However, no one could have foreseen just how low-interest rates were about to plummet in the coming months.
Canada’s COVID-19 lockdown led to a sharp rise in unemployment, causing the Bank of Canada to s.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News – Industry Announcements Nov 26th
There’s been a number of big mortgage industry announcements in recent weeks, ranging from reverse mortgage offerings to a new broker tech partnership and a key appointment at one of the country’s top brokerages. Here’s a look at each… Equitable Raises Allowable Equity Takeou.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: Why the Fed Cut Rates this Week
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The big news of the week was the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, the first one since the financial crisis more than 10 years ago. Despite a strong domestic economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the cut was a pre-emptive move to brace against “downside risks.” “We’re thinking of it essentially as a mid-cycle […]
