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Laurentian Bank’s review of problematic mortgages to finish in Q2 + MORE Mar 1st
MONTREAL _ Laurentian Bank expects to complete its review of problematic loans sold to an unnamed lender by the fiscal second quarter, and will fix or repurchase any remaining mortgages that failed to meet the proper criteria.
The Montreal-based lender _ which said late last year it discovered mortg.... More »
Some banks rethinking strategy on home mortgage competition + MORE Sep 7th
Some Canadian banks say they're starting to question how aggressively they go after mortgage customers amid intense competition..... More »
How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada? + MORE Aug 12th
There’s a cost-of-living crisis affecting many Canadians in 2023. Despite inflation falling to 2.8% in June, the run-up in prices of 2022 and early 2023 have made many staples, including groceries, unaffordable for everyday people. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) efforts to bring infla.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: Financial experts see less risk of an imminent recession + MORE Apr 27th
A recent survey of financial experts reveals a shift in recession expectations, showing a decrease in the likelihood of an imminent economic downturn. However, there is growing uncertainty regarding the timing and degree of anticipated Bank of Canada interest rate cuts..... More »
OSFI eyes loan-to-income rules to replace stress test as industry weighs implications Jun 8th
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..... More »
CIBC raises dividend following better than expected first quarter
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO _ The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce set the tone for banks’ earnings season with a dividend hike and better-than-expected first-quarter net income, helped by a boost in earnings in its U.S. division as it looks to expand south of the border amidst slowing mortgage growth at home.
Canada’s fifth-largest lender said Thursday it continues to see benefits from the purchase of Chicago-based The PrivateBank, which CIBC acquired in June 2017 and rebranded in September as CIBC Bank USA. As part of its strategy to ramp up its U.S. presence, it also purchased Chicago-based wealth management firm Geneva Advisors for roughly US$200 million last year.
“With a second full quarter’s contribution from CIBC Bank USA, we continue to perform well and deliver against our commitment to build client relationships north and south of the border,” CIBC chief executive Victor Dodig told analysts on a conference call.
In the latest quarter, CIBC’s U.S. commercial banking and wealth management division reported net income of $134 million in the latest quarter, up $105 million from the same period in 2017, contributing to a more than 22 per cent increase in adjusted net income year-over-year despite slowing mortgage growth…
Canada’s fifth-largest lender said Thursday it continues to see benefits from the purchase of Chicago-based The PrivateBank, which CIBC acquired in June 2017 and rebranded in September as CIBC Bank USA. As part of its strategy to ramp up its U.S. presence, it also purchased Chicago-based wealth management firm Geneva Advisors for roughly US$200 million last year.
“With a second full quarter’s contribution from CIBC Bank USA, we continue to perform well and deliver against our commitment to build client relationships north and south of the border,” CIBC chief executive Victor Dodig told analysts on a conference call.
In the latest quarter, CIBC’s U.S. commercial banking and wealth management division reported net income of $134 million in the latest quarter, up $105 million from the same period in 2017, contributing to a more than 22 per cent increase in adjusted net income year-over-year despite slowing mortgage growth…
The Latest in Mortgage News – After the Stress Test
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The fallout from OSFI’s new mortgage stress test continues to play out across the mortgage industry. Some mortgage brokers are reporting an increase in their clients’ applications being rejected by the big banks and monoline lenders as a result of the new qualification rules. In some cases, the rejection rate has jumped 20%. And in […]
Reverse Mortgages growing in popularity… Product of the year 2018?
– canadamortgagenews.ca
Mortgage stress test is the buzz phrase in mortgage lending for 2018. Every borrower, regardless of how much down payment you’re making, must pass a stress test to qualify for a mortgage. The math is simple, yet intimidating. Lenders must now use your mortgage contract rate PLUS 2.00% to qualify you.
Yes, that’s correct. You need to qualify at a rate that’s 2.00% higher than your actual rate. And it doesn’t matter if you have 35%, 40%, 50%, 60% or even 70% down payment. That will not have any impact on your approval. It’s all about how much income you can prove you earn and the strength of your credit worthiness.
For many, this new rule will prevent them from qualifying for a mortgage. And for seniors or people approaching retirement who still require a small mortgage to get through the next 10 or 20 years, these new mortgage rules are a killer. The stress test is surely causing stress among many Canadians!
I’M RETIRING AND WANT TO STAY IN MY HOME…
A reverse mortgage is a terrific option for homeowners who are at least 55 years old…
