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First National’s Q3 earnings “exceed expectations” on strong mortgage originations + MORE Nov 4th
Against a challenging economic backdrop, First National managed to outperform in the third quarter thanks in part to continued strong mortgage originations..... More »
How to Use a Mortgage Calculator + MORE Apr 18th
Looking at mortgage rates for a new house? Need a mortgage calculator? Canada residents know it’s easy to fall in love with your dream home. But, it helps to factor in the mortgage loan amount and interest rate beforehand. You want to determine how much house you can afford - p.... More »
The Latest in Mortgage News – The Stats Are In Apr 30th
There have been a number of reports released over the past few weeks that have provided some interesting insight into the state of the housing and mortgage markets. New reports have touched on everything from 2018 renewal rates, foreign buyer statistics and credit quality to the latest financial cru.... 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 »
RateSupermarket.ca Will Become RATESDOTCA Sep 29th
We are excited to announce that RateSupermarket.ca will become RATESDOTCA. Don’t worry, besides a name change, how you compare the best credit cards and mortgage rates will remain the same.
What does this mean for you?
Our name is changing, but rest assured, everything else will remain the same.
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The State of Mortgage Consumers
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Mortgage consumer debt reached a record level in the second quarter of 2017, yet mortgage holders have proven capable of managing their increasing monthly obligations. That’s according to CMHC’s recently released Mortgage and Consumer Credit Trends report, which said Canadian households’ credit market debt reached a record $1.70 for every dollar of disposable income. Mortgage […]
Mortgage Penalties: You could pay thousands to break your mortgage depending on your lender!
– canadamortgagenews.ca
I originally posted a breakdown of how mortgage penalties are calculated by different lenders on January 4, 2011.
This remains relevant today and, since this has been my most popular article to date, it’s worth a repost!
WE TOOK THE MYSTERY OUT OF HOW PENALTIES ARE CALCULATED
We decided this needed a more detailed explanation… but a strange thing happened when we started to answer these questions. We made a startling discovery. We caution you – the results could get your blood boiling if you’ve had to pay a penalty!
We found that the banks have shrunk or reduced the spreads between their Posted and Discounted rates on shorter-term mortgages over the past few years… and this has had a huge impact on Interest Rate Differential (IRD) penalty calculations.
QUICK FACTS:
The most popular mortgage product is a 5-year fixed
The most profitable is a 5-year fixed
On average, a mortgage is refinanced or someone moves every 3 years
Mortgage penalties affect more people than you think!
FIRST, YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF MORTGAGE PENALTIES
To better explain the above statements, I need to explain why mortgage penalties exist at all…
