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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 »
“Should we refinance our mortgage?” + MORE Dec 23rd
We’re thinking about breaking our existing home mortgage to take advantage of low interest rates and would appreciate some guidance. This is our scenario:
Mortgage principal: $572,000Weekly payments: $746.00Interest rate: 3.78% fixed and locked in until December 2024Penalty fee for breaking mor.... More »
Big banks slash mortgage rates this week to reflect lower bond yields in Canada + MORE Jan 12th
Nearly all of the country's big banks slashed their advertised fixed mortgage rates this week, in some cases by as much as 70 basis points (or 0.70%)..... 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.
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What happens when a buyer backs out of a real estate deal? + MORE Sep 2nd
When it comes to backing out of a real estate deal, the law doesn’t tend to side with the dealbreaker, says Ron Butler, a veteran mortgage broker and one of the founders of Butler Mortgage in Toronto. If you’re the buyer, “You should find a way to complete the sale—beg, borrow, do whatever y.... More »
Royal Bank Added $9 Billion in Mortgages to its Portfolio this Quarter
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Royal Bank exceeded expectations for its third-quarter earnings, driven in large part by strong mortgage growth. Canada’s largest bank grew its mortgage portfolio by $37 billion over the past year, with a gain of $9 billion in the last quarter alone. President and CEO David McKay said he expects “strong mortgage growth to continue.” National Bank of Canada also saw strong results, thanks to a strong housing market in Quebec. Its residential mortgage portfolio was up 12% year-over-year. Both banks […]
CIBC’s Strong Q3 Mortgage Growth Helped Fuel Market Share Gains
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
CIBC and TD Bank closed out the third-quarter earnings season for the Big 6 banks with impressive profits, much like their peers that reported earlier in the week. Also similar to the other banks, the profit growth achieved by CIBC and TD was largely due to falling credit loss provisions, which is money the banks must set aside to cover anticipated bad loans. Since peaking last year, the banks have been able to steadily reduce their provisions as the economic […]
What Does High Inflation Mean for Mortgage Rates?
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada’s inflation rate came in above expectations last week, rising to its highest level in more than a decade. If above-target inflation persists, it could have ramifications for homeowners in the form of shifting rate-hike expectations. Canada’s inflation rate came in burning hot at 3.7% for July, according to data released by Statistics Canada. That’s the third consecutive monthly inflation reading that has come in above the Bank of Canada’s neutral range of 1.75% to 2.75%, which is the range […]
Will I Be Offered a Mortgage Renewal?
– canadamortgagenews.ca
If you’re nearing the end of your term, you might be wondering if your lender will offer you a mortgage renewal. Mortgage renewals are a great way to reassess your needs and potentially even get a better rate than the one you have now. But not getting a mortgage renewal means you have to pay your balance in full – so it’s no wonder so many feel anxious towards the end of their term. Inflammatory headlines about the dangers of mortgage renewals floating around the internet certainly don’t help either.
The good news is you can relax. In Canada, you’re guaranteed a renewal offer from your lender provided you pay your bills on time and don’t have any outstanding balances with Revenue Canada. As long as you’re borrowing from a reputable financial institution, you should be in the clear.
Where it gets tricky is when you borrow from a private lender. Private lenders aren’t federally regulated, so they have no obligation to offer you a renewal. However, for the vast majority of Canadian borrowers, a renewal offer is guaranteed…
