Mortgage Blog
Canada's Mortgage Experts
Category: Industry Trends (4 posts)
Less mortgage. Higher rate. What gives?
November 27, 2019
Think that mortgage rates are suddenly very confusing? It’s not your imagination. New Canadian mortgage rules have changed the way lenders operate in Canada. The good news is that you’re i ...
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The Stress Test - What you need to know about the new mortgage rules....
October 22, 2016
On October 3rd, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that new mortgage rules will include more stringent 'stress testing' for borrowers. The new rules are designed to lower debt levels, enforce som ...
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Brexit's Impact on the Housing Market/Further restrictions on Federally Regulated Lenders
July 13, 2016
Bank of Canada Holds Benchmark Rate The Bank of Canada announced today that it is holding the key rate steady. The Bank cut its 2016 GDF forecast, but noted that fundamentals are in p ...
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Housing Statistics and Data
September 30, 2014
CMHC annual reports and monthly updates contain current and historical data on housing in Canada — new construction, new home prices and sales, rental statistics and the demographics o ...
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