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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 »
CMHC tightens mortgage rules in latest response to COVID-19 + MORE Jun 10th
On June 4, 2020, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced changes to the eligibility rules for mortgage insurance, in the agency’s latest response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new rules will lower the amount of debt an applicant for an insured mortgage can carry, set a hig.... More »
Why three big banks raised fixed mortgage rates despite falling bond yields + MORE Dec 3rd
Despite low bond yields, banks and other lenders are continuing to raise rates. We talked to several rate experts to understand why..... More »
Loanova prepares to launch Canada’s first fractional mortgage platform + MORE Nov 27th
The tech-driven startup plans to let everyday investors buy small stakes in syndicated mortgages, while helping borrowers who don’t qualify for traditional bank financing..... More »
National Housing Update: How the Real Estate Industry is Faring One Month into 2019 + MORE Feb 16th
Real estate news is typically quiet in January, but there’s been quite a few developments as of late. To quickly recap, Canadian real estate in 2018 ended with four consecutive months of sales declines. Overall, there was a drop of 11 per cent nationwide, with the 2.5 per cent drop from November .... More »
RRSP, RESP, TFSA or Mortgage prepayment… Which offers the best bang for my buck?
– canadamortgagenews.ca
Trying to decide what’s the best move can be difficult… and, I must admit, this isn’t an easy subject to tackle. There are so many opinions! But it’s important enough that I’m going to put my two cents into the discussion. (My final recommendations are listed at the bottom if you want to fast forward.)
First, let’s come to the understanding that we’re all different and have unique needs. You must first ask for professional advice in order to make up your own mind. Having said that, I think that, for me, this is actually a very easy decision.
RESP – If you have kids, put money into a Registered Education Savings Plan. The government gives you 20% on a max contribution of $2,500/year per child. That’s $500 in free money! Just be careful not to invest in any risky funds or stocks.
TFSA – If you have some extra cash then, yes, put those funds into a Tax-Free Savings Account. You can contribute $5,000/year and any unused contribution limit carries forward each year…
Opinion: S&P Overstates Broker Fraud Driver
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
A few weeks ago, S&P said Canadian bank risk was rising, and it blamed mortgage brokers in the process. The rating agency wrote: “…The growing share of residential mortgages originated via brokers, compound the risks of high household debt and house prices…As brokers do not bear credit risk for the residential mortgages they initiate, and […]
