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Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

April 14, 2025 No Comments

A survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. suggests Canadians’ outlook for their personal finances has brightened even as they’ve taken steps to cut their expenses amid economic turmoil.

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Homeowners expect monthly mortgage payments to rise upon renewal in 2025: survey

February 20, 2025 No Comments

As more than one million mortgages come up for renewal in Canada this year, a new survey says the majority of those homeowners expect to pay more in their monthly borrowing costs.

Canadians continue to struggle financially due to higher costs: RBC poll

January 23, 2025 No Comments

A new report says nearly half of Canadians polled say they can’t maintain their standard of living due to rising costs.

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Borrowers leaving money on the table by not negotiating their mortgage renewal rates

June 12, 2024 2 Comments

According to a recent survey conducted Mortgage Professionals Canada, Canadians are doing less haggling at renewal, despite most facing higher interest rates.

Near-term inflation expectations remain high, BoC surveys show

April 1, 2024 No Comments

While inflation expectations among businesses are steadily falling, Canadian consumers continue to expect elevated prices in the years ahead.

Half of non-homeowners in Canada losing hope of buying property: MPC survey

September 20, 2023 1 Comment

Nearly half of non-homeowners in Canada think they’ll never be able to purchase a home, according to new survey results from Mortgage Professionals Canada (MPC).

Despite the BoC’s growth outlook, Canadians are bracing for recession: TransUnion

July 12, 2023 No Comments

While the Bank of Canada’s latest growth forecasts remain positive for the year ahead, Canadians aren’t taking any chances.

Canada’s financial consumer watchdog unveils guidelines to support at-risk mortgage borrowers

July 5, 2023 No Comments

The country’s financial consumer watchdog today unveiled new guidelines urging financial institutions to provide support to mortgage holders who are facing “severe financial stress” and are at-risk of default.

Optimism prevails among first-time and prospective homebuyers despite economic challenges, survey finds

June 20, 2023 No Comments

Despite rising interest rates and a challenging economic environment, first-time and prospective homebuyers are much more optimistic about Canada’s housing market compared to the general population.

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State of the mortgage market: Canadians anxious about their finances, but still see housing as a good investment

March 7, 2023 No Comments

Canadian homeowners may be feeling more anxious about their finances these days, but an overwhelming majority continue to believe real estate is a good long-term investment.

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