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Mortgage payment calculator Oct 11th
For the majority of Canadians, buying a home will be the single biggest purchase they ever make, and getting a mortgage is an essential part of this process. According to a National Bank of Canada report, the majority of variable-rate-fixed-payment mortgage borrowers who signed onto between 2020.... More »
The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada + MORE Apr 22nd
Buying your first home is an exciting experience, but it can also be an overwhelming one—especially if you’re not sure where to start. That’s why we’ve outlined some simple steps that anyone shopping for a home should take, from figuring out what you can actually afford to getting pre-approv.... 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 »
5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends + MORE Jul 31st
These days, being a home owner with a mortgage can feel like you’ve ordered the chicken dinner before realizing there was a steak special. You orchestrate a last-minute switch before your meal arrives, and it’s only once your overcooked steak is served that you know you’ve made a mistake.
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Making sense of the markets this week: September 24, 2023 + MORE Sep 23rd
Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor at the Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
No surprise: Canada’s inflation rate ticked up in August
Canada’s annual inflation rate jumped to 4% in August, up from 3..... More »
Homebuyers to Face More Stringent Mortgage Stress Test After June 1
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada’s banking regulator has proposed changes that would strengthen the stress test applied to uninsured mortgages.
The Latest in Mortgage News: OSFI to Re-launch Review of the Uninsured Stress Test
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada’s bank regulator has announced it will restart a review of the stress test rate on uninsured mortgages. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) said it will “resume its policy work on the minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages by issuing a new consultation [Thursday] at noon (ET).” Uninsured mortgages (generally those with more than a 20% down payment) are currently stress-tested on the higher of the borrower’s contract rate plus 200 bps, or the benchmark rate, […]
