Mortgages
Mortgages
A Refresher On The Two Mortgage Reforms Kicking In This Weekend
The reforms, which include expanded eligibility for 30-year mortgage amortizations as well as a price cap increase for insured mortgages, are intended to make homeownership more attainable and affordable for Canadians.
Dec 13, 2024
Real Estate News
What The GTA Housing Market Can Expect In 2025
What can we expect come 2025? Is the growth we've seen sustainable? What will sell? Who will buy? Prices? Ahead of the new year, STOREYS spoke to experts and insiders to get an idea of how 2025 could play out.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
For the last interest rate announcement of 2024 — slated for Wednesday, December 11 — the question is (once again) not will the Bank of Canada lower the rate, but by how much.
Real Estate News
"A Return To Stability": Royal LePage Releases 2025 Home Price Forecast
Pending potentially damaging evolutions in political leadership, global conflict, and trade agreements, Royal LePage is predicting a return to stability in Canada's housing market come 2025, with prices appreciating at a steady rate.
Tudor-Style North Saanich Estate In BC Hits Market For $2.4M
The beautiful home sits at 1345 Readings Drive in North Saanich, located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
Mortgages
Canadian Mortgage Delinquencies Ease Amid Bank Of Canada Rate Cuts
While the phrase ‘mortgage delinquency’ may incite feelings of doom, gloom, and dread, a just-released report from Equifax comes through with a (relatively) positive swing.
Mortgages
Why The Mortgage Renewal 'Wall' Could Be More Of A "Modest Headwind"
Senior Economist at BMO Robert Kavcic explains why most Canadian homeowners will survive the 4 million+ mortgage renewals set to take place over the next two years.
Mortgages
85% Of Mortgages Up For Renewal In 2025 Face Higher Interest Rates
A certain percentage of those with mortgages up for renewal in 2025 could experience interest rates anywhere from 1% to 2.25% higher than when they entered into their last term.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
Another quarter-point drop is on the table this week, but economists with Canada’s ‘Big Five’ banks are by and large thinking bigger.
Economy
How Key Are Interest Rate Cuts To Restoring Housing Affordability?
Ahead of the expected October rate cut, we take a look the role cuts will play in restoring housing affordability and what other factors might have a larger role to play in Canada's quest for attainable housing.
Mortgages
Refinancing 90% Of A Home’s Value Could Lead To "Massive" Debts
On Tuesday, the Government of Canada announced a new insured mortgage refinancing product that is causing some in the real estate industry to scratch their heads.
Mortgages
“All About Gentle Density”: Feds Unveil New Mortgage Refinancing For Secondary Suites
Somewhat jarringly, the product will allow eligible homeowners to access up to 90% of their property’s value, including the value added by the secondary suite, with a property value limit up to $2 million.
Finance
How The Numbers Behind Mortgage Switching Might Change Amid OSFI’s New Rules
Eliminating the stress test from renewals with a new lender not only makes things easier for borrowers, but facilitates more competition in the financial sector.
Toronto
Toronto Ranks 5th Most At Risk For Housing Bubble Globally
Toronto's risk score improved in 2024, though slower rent and income growth have kept the city in "elevated" risk territory.
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