Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in January down 10% from December + MORE Feb 17th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in January fell 10 per cent compared with December..... More »
How can an extra $100 boost your mortgage? + MORE Mar 28th
When it comes to mortgages, $100 isn’t going to get you very far. But what if you paid an extra $100 a month towards your mortgage? It’s not a lot of money these days, but it can add up to some solid savings over time.
Let’s look at a $300,000 mortgage with a 2.89% rate and a 25-y.... More »
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 »
Desjardins sees mortgage growth drive stronger first-quarter earnings + MORE May 15th
Residential mortgages now account for nearly two-thirds of Desjardins’ loan book, while impaired mortgage loans remained relatively stable despite ongoing economic uncertainty..... More »
The best life insurance in Canada: your complete guide + MORE Sep 14th
Wondering how to get the best life insurance in Canada for you and your family? You’re not alone. The pandemic has shown Canadians that we are not invincible. In fact, a 2021 survey found 44% of us bought or now plan to buy life insurance because of the effects of COVID-19. But not everyone is con.... More »
What is the “Best” Mortgage Rate?
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Six in 10 mortgage consumers choose brokers, in large part because they think brokers will get them the best rate. All too many of those people associate the “best” rate with the “lowest” rate. Mortgage professionals know that’s not generally true, but convincing clients of this isn’t always easy. While rock-bottom “no-frills” mortgage rates may […]
New rules to dampen home sales in Canada, mortgage lenders warn
– theglobeandmail.com
OSFI’s proposed stress-test changes could result to up to 75,000 fewer home sales in a year when combined with other changes and recent interest-rate hikes
