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Insider: CMHC And Equifax Sound The Alarm On Canada’s Mortgage Market
Household debt in Canada has climbed to $2.55 trillion, while non-mortgage debt hit a national average of $21,859 per consumer. For a country already stretched thin by high housing costs, inflationary pressures, and rising unemployment, these are not just numbers – these are cracks beginning to show on the surface of Canada’s economy.
May 30, 2025
Mortgages
Ontario Mortgages In Delinquency Surge 71% Over Last Year's Level
Canadian non-mortgage delinquencies reached "levels not seen since 2009" in the first quarter of 2025.
Mortgages
Majority Of Canadian Homebuyers Paying Maximum Price They Can Afford
CMHC's 2025 Mortgage Consumer Survey dropped this week, revealing that almost 60% of homebuyers are paying the maximum price they can afford for a home.
Real Estate News
A “Normal” Spring For Toronto’s Housing Market? Maybe Next Year
Despite the overall slowdown, there are bright spots to speak of, with some properties under the $1 million-mark “getting a lot of traffic.”
Cold Plunges, Hot Potential: This Mountain Spa Fund Has Investors Paying Attention
Wellness tourism is booming. Nordic spas are trending. And in Western Canada’s beloved mountain towns, demand for immersive, nature-connected experiences is vastly outpacing supply.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
As was the case in January, tariffs and trade dynamics are front and centre in the interest rate conversation.
Mortgages
'Severe Distress': Ontario Mortgage Delinquencies 50% Higher Than Pre-Pandemic
11,000 Ontario mortgages missed a payment in Q4-2024, according to Equifax Canada, which is nearly three times the number seen in 2022.
Taxes
7 Housing-Related Tax Incentives You Should Know About As Tax Season Starts
Today is the first day to file your 2024 tax return online ahead of the April 30th deadline.
Mortgages
"Increasingly Attractive": More Canadians Leaning Towards Variable-Rate Mortgages Ahead Of Renewal
With borrowing costs on the decline, variable-rate mortgages have been gaining popularity amongst homeowners, Royal LePage reports in its most recent mortgage survey.
Mortgages
Experts Caution Against Blanket Appraisals, Calling It A “Questionable Practice”
Blanket appraisals have been around for 30 years, but in today’s market, they could come with more risk than they’re worth.
Real Estate News
2025 Housing Outlook "Uncertain" Amid Geopolitical Shifts, Says CHMC
CMHC shared their 2025 Housing Market Outlook Wednesday, and from the looks of things, the year ahead should be pretty tame — save for geopolitical conflict, trade wars, and immigration shifts, that is.
Real Estate News
7 Canadian Real Estate Questions We're Asking In 2025
From geopolitical conflict to economic uncertainty, there's plenty to keep a fretful eye on, especially as it relates to Canadian housing.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
The economic climate over the past month has been turbulent enough to spur a fresh wave of speculation.
Mortgages
“The Norm For Some Time”: BMO Calls For Mortgage Rates Below 4% In 2025 Outlook
“There is room for variable rates — currently around 4.7% — to test the 4% level, which would be an important psychological and valuation barrier, but the Bank will have to continue easing.”
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