Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
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3.4 million Canadians will renew their mortgages by 2025: Royal LePage - Financial Post + MORE Oct 26th
3.4 million Canadians will renew their mortgages by 2025: Royal LePage Financial PostSurvey finds Canadian homeowners fret over mortgage renewals Toronto StarMortgage renewal: New survey says many concerned about rising interest rates CTV News OttawaInterest rates: H.... More »
Feds commit to exploring CRA income verification in budget 2024 to address mortgage fraud Apr 15th
The federal government today confirmed plans to consult with the mortgage industry on developing income verification tools through the Canada Revenue Agency..... More »
Mortgage interest rate hikes have stalled your home-buying dreams. Now what? + MORE Jun 12th
Being priced out of the market might just be a blessing in disguise, writes Lesley-Anne Scorgie. Bide your time by saving more and enjoying the freedom that renting brings..... More »
Long-term mortgage rates are falling. Is it time to lock in? + MORE Apr 4th
Locking in or not depends on many factors, experts say, including whether the penalties for breaking a current mortgage make sense and if you think rates are going up or down..... More »
Mortgage industry reps provide feds with proposals to address housing affordability Nov 13th
Representatives from Canada's mortgage industry presented the federal government with several proposals they say will help address the country's housing affordability crisis..... More »
Nearly three-quarters of CIBC’s variable-rate clients have reached their trigger rate
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Over 70% of CIBC’s variable-rate customers are seeing all of their mortgage payments go towards servicing interest costs.
Reverse mortgages: A financial solution made for today
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The CHIP Reverse Mortgage from HomeEquity Bank allows Canadian homeowners age 55+ to access up to 55% of their home’s value and turn it into tax-free cash without having to move or sell.
Fixed mortgage rates back on the rise
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Fixed mortgage rates in Canada surged last week thanks to a fresh run-up in bond yields.
Scotiabank “intentionally slowing” its mortgage portfolio
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
With its new CEO now at the helm, Scotiabank has laid out its plans for a shift in focus in terms of how its funds its loan book.
Problem & Solution: I Bought A New Home, But Haven’t Sold My Old One
– canadamortgagenews.ca
Higher interest rates are causing a lot of problems for homeowners. Not just in terms of being able to purchase a home – but also in terms of being able to sell the existing one. Unfortunately, this is a problem I’ve been getting far too many calls about these days. Finding a new home is really only half the battle. Selling your current home to complete the transaction is the real challenge, especially in this market.
It’s easy to feel stuck when you’re in this situation. Luckily, with the right people and the right guidance, there’s always a solution. Here’s an example of a client we were able to get out of a pretty tight corner.
Background
The borrower, our client, owned a condo worth about $500k and had an outstanding mortgage balance of roughly $200k. He bought a new condo for $550k with the expectation that he could use the equity in his existing condo towards the down payment. Sounds like a reasonable expectation, right?
Very few people can afford to carry two mortgages at once…
