Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
Latest News
National Housing Market Shows Signs of “Moderate” Vulnerability, CMHC Says Sep 26th
At the national level, Canada’s housing market showed “moderate evidence of overvaluation” in the second quarter, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. “The evidence of rising imbalances in some local housing markets coupled with the general weakening of h.... More »
The Mortgage Stress Test Has Already Increased for Some Borrowers Mar 23rd
All eyes have been on the Bank of Canada’s rate tightening and its impact on variable mortgages, but now there are fresh concerns given the flurry of recent increases to 5-year fixed mortgage rates..... More »
How the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate impacts your finances + MORE Mar 7th
The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its benchmark interest rate at 5% on March 6, marking the fifth consecutive time it has left the rate unchanged. Economists widely expect the BoC to lower its rate at some point in 2024, as inflation falls and the Canadian economy weakens. However, in its March rate ann.... More »
The State of the Mortgage Market Feb 1st
Mortgage Professionals Canada released its marquis State of the Mortgage Market report last week. While much of the media focus was on the report’s assessment of the mortgage stress test and its ramifications, the annual report was once again chock-full of enlightening statistics that help pai.... More »
Mortgage renewal calculator + MORE Jan 25th
Thee are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to renewing your mortgage, including whether or not to stick with your current lender. A mortgage renewal calculator can simplify the process and help you pick the best mortgage offer available to you at the time of renewal.
You.... 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…
