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Sagen sees earnings dip, offset by stronger mortgage insurance growth + MORE Nov 9th
Mortgage insurer Sagen’s premiums climbed 32% from last year as lower rates fuel housing demand, but softer investment income pulled net earnings down to $119 million..... More »
The $13 Billion Question: Will Ottawa’s “Build Canada Homes” Fix Our Broken Housing Market, or Just Build More Problems? + MORE Sep 28th
Another week, another blockbuster announcement from Ottawa aimed at solving our national housing crisis. This time, it’s a shiny new federal agency dubbed “Build Canada Homes,” launched with a cool $13 billion of your money. The promise? To slice through the red tape, leverage public lands, an.... More »
Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May Jun 26th
May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada’s closely watched price figures—a step in the right direction, some economists say, but likely not enough to convince the central bank to cut interest rates.
The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7% in Ma.... More »
Lowest mortgage rates rise above 4% as bond yields surge Dec 12th
A sharp rise in bond yields has pushed fixed mortgage rates higher, undoing weeks of declines and signalling a stubborn pricing floor for borrowers..... More »
Canadian home sales forecast downgraded—but the market may be turning a corner + MORE Jul 17th
For the second time this year, the Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales in 2025, even as it says a turnaround could be looming following increased activity in June.
The association reported that the number of homes changing hands across the country in June r.... More »
OSFI eyes loan-to-income rules to replace stress test as industry weighs implications
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada’s banking regulator is weighing a major overhaul to how borrowers qualify for mortgages, one that could have significant implications for banks, brokers and homebuyers alike.
