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Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away? + MORE Aug 18th
When someone dies and owes money on a mortgage, is their common-law spouse responsible for paying it off? The house was in the name of the deceased only—the common-law spouse wasn’t a co-signer on the mortgage, and her name is not listed on the deed. —Louine
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What does the new Canadian Mortgage Charter mean for home owners? + MORE Dec 10th
In its 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the federal government announced the Canadian Mortgage Charter. It’s a new initiative intended to address the housing affordability issues caused by rising interest rates, low housing supply and more. The charter, which sets out expectations for lenders, is the.... More »
Latest in mortgage news: bond yields plunge as U.S. inflation eases + MORE Nov 16th
Canadian bond yields took another step down today following the release of lower-than-expected inflation data south of the border..... More »
I need to lower my monthly mortgage payments. Is extending my amortization period a good idea? Nov 16th
An extra five years might not seem like much, but the difference can be startling, says one expert..... More »
Scotiabank’s return to competitive mortgage pricing is “huge” for brokers + MORE Aug 2nd
Scotiabank is back. After “intentionally slowing” its mortgage portfolio last year due to funding constraints, Scotiabank has announced to its broker partners that its competitive pricing is back, along with an expanded retail package program. As Ron Butler of Butler Mortgage described, .... More »
Residential Mortgage Credit Risk Has Risen “Only Modestly,” Says OSFI
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The head of the agency charged with overseeing Canada’s federally regulated lenders said today that residential mortgage credit risk has risen “only modestly.”
