Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
Latest News
Early cracks in household credit hint at mortgage stress by 2026, CIBC’s Benjamin Tal warns + MORE Nov 6th
Household credit strain is creeping in at the edges, and CIBC economist Benjamin Tal says it could spread to mortgages as payment shocks peak next year..... More »
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 »
Mortgage brokers explained: What they do, and what they don’t (Part 1) + MORE Nov 12th
The first article in our three-part series breaks down what brokers actually do — and don’t do — and why some misconceptions persist..... More »
Canada faces $400 mortgage payment spike: How banks are preparing for the renewal storm + MORE Oct 31st
With nearly half of mortgages set to reset by 2026, Canada’s banks say strong borrower equity and falling rates will cushion households, even as arrears edge higher and affordability remains strained..... More »
Rising delinquencies test resilience of Canada’s mid-size lenders
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Morningstar DBRS says mortgage delinquencies are climbing at Fairstone and Equitable while Laurentian remains resilient.

