There have been changes to Canada’s mortgage rules that could open up great opportunities for you. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, considering refinancing, or approaching your mortgage renewal, these changes may positively impact your mortgage options. A summary of recent mortgage industry changes:As of November 21, 2024:• No stress test qualifying for mortgage switches (both […]
Mortgage changes effective December 15, 2024
Expanding eligibility for 30 year mortgage amortizations for all first-time homebuyers and all buyers of new builds Definition of a first-time homebuyer, a borrower must meet one of the following criteria: Definition of a newly constructed home Increasing the $1 million price cap for insured mortgages to $1.5 million The downpayment requirements for the loan […]
September 2023 market update
Canada’s housing market continues to slow down with August marking the second consecutive month of declining home sales. Tight demand and supply conditions have also eased, slowing home prices’ pace of growth. Inflation increased to 4% in August, up from 3.3 % in July, posing a persistent challenge for the economy and the Bank of […]
95% of borrowers opted for a fixed-rate mortgage in June 2023
Personally, I will always opt for a fixed mortgage rate over a variable rate. It’s a decision based on your risk tolerance and overall budget. In a research report by National Bank Financial, a record 95% of borrowers opted for a fixed-rate mortgage in June. This is largely due to the uncertainty around the Bank […]