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Toronto housing bubble: Is it ready to pop? + MORE Nov 25th
The Toronto real estate market has experienced remarkable growth over the past two decades. The average home price in Toronto surged by a staggering 489% from 2000 to 2022, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board (TRREB). This rapid price growth has raised concerns about the future of affordable .... More »
How's my rate? + MORE Feb 1st
You’re two years into your mortgage term. You’ve got a great rate, or so you thought? But now you aren’t sure. With so much talk about record low interest rates, you begin to question. Maybe there’s a better deal out there? Did you choose the right product and lender? Has you.... More »
Mortgage payment calculator Oct 11th
For the majority of Canadians, buying a home will be the single biggest purchase they ever make, and getting a mortgage is an essential part of this process. According to a National Bank of Canada report, the majority of variable-rate-fixed-payment mortgage borrowers who signed onto between 2020.... More »
How do mortgage brokers get paid? Feb 18th
Q. Is it typical to pay a mortgage broker fee in advance, and before closing?
My broker is saying that I have to pay cash one week before closing, and that he will pay other persons who are involved. I am confused as to why brokers payment in advance and in cash.
–Adil
A. A mortgage broker can obt.... More »
Mortgage Digest: Bond yield spike drives latest fixed mortgage rate hikes of up to 30 bps + MORE Mar 22nd
Markets are rapidly repricing inflation and rate expectations, driving bond yields higher and triggering a new round of fixed mortgage increases.... More »
Q2 2019 Bank Earnings – Mortgage Morsels
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada’s big banks felt the effects of a sharply slowing economy and cooling housing market in the second quarter. Most reported net income growth in the low-to-mid single digits. Several saw 90+ day delinquencies rise slightly in the quarter, and all of the banks, with the exception of National Bank, reported increased provisions for credit […]
