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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Mortgage Digest: Bond yields whipsaw, but fixed rates still have room to fall + MORE Apr 12th
Canadian bond yields have swung sharply in recent weeks, adding uncertainty to the outlook for fixed mortgage rates..... More »
RBC warns of rising mortgage losses through 2025 with upcoming renewals + MORE Sep 4th
BoC rate cuts will ease pressure, but mortgage renewal shocks still loom, RBC says.... More »
How to improve your credit score with rent payments in Canada + MORE Feb 8th
If you’re renting in Canada, you might not think that your monthly rent payments have anything to do with building your credit score. While home owners can strengthen their credit profile through mortgage payments, renters traditionally haven’t had the same opportunity. After all, paying rent is.... More »
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts dropped 17% in October Nov 18th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in October fell 17% compared with September..... More »
Ask the Expert: Can the new Liberal housing plan solve Canada’s housing crisis? Jun 14th
Recently, Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal party unveiled Building Canada Strong, a new ambitious housing plan to accelerate residential construction with the goal of building 500,000 homes a year.
Their most notable policies include cutting development fees for new cons.... More »
Fixed mortgage rates are falling again. Here’s why
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canadian lenders are cutting fixed mortgage rates following a drop in bond yields. But what’s behind these latest moves?
30-year mortgages will only impact few homebuyers: prof | Canada Tonight – CBC News
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30-year mortgages will only impact few homebuyers: prof | Canada Tonight CBC NewsFirst-time homebuyers can now apply for a 30-year mortgage. Is that a good thing? CBC.caLiberal plan for 30-year mortgage amortizations begins Global News TorontoChanges are coming to mortgage rules. Will they help you afford a new home? CTV NewsBeyond new builds: The case for including resale homes in mortgage policy Waterloo Region Record
Mortgage arrears have yet to peak, but unlikely to reach long-term norm: BMO
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Despite a gradual rise, Canadian mortgage arrears are expected to remain manageable due to the economic recovery and the mortgage stress test
