
mortgages in canada


OSFI says mortgage payment shock poses a key risk to Canada’s financial system
Canada’s banking regulator says high borrowing costs and a wave of expected renewals pose a key risk to Canada’s financial system.

Under-35 households lead the way in reducing mortgage debt, StatCan reports
Canada’s youngest demographic of homeowners is the only group to have reduced their mortgage debt since rates started rising in 2022.

Mortgage activity down 25% from 2022 and fixed rates remain top choice, stats show
High interest rates have applied the brakes to Canada’s mortgage market, which saw growth slow to a 22-year low in September.

Home appraisals: Buyers bear the cost, but who owns the report?
Even though prospective homeowners usually pay for their home appraisal, many remain unaware that they typically won’t receive a copy of it.

Mortgage renewal strategies in today’s high interest rate environment
The current interest rate climate for mortgage brokers and their clients is dramatically different compared to just a year ago, requiring a whole new strategy when it comes to renewals.

Non-mortgage debt and delinquencies on the rise: Equifax
High interest rates have applied the brakes to Canada’s housing market, with mortgage originations down nearly 40% compared to a year earlier.

‘Business for self’ clients are on the rise. How do you secure a mortgage for one?
Roughly 2.9 million Canadians were self-employed in 2018, according to Statistics Canada, and many of them are keen to buy a home.

Over half of mortgage borrowers concerned about renewals
A new survey has found that 53% of Canadian mortgage borrowers are concerned about the prospect of higher monthly payments at renewal time.

Mortgage Borrowing Set a New Record in 2021
The amount of mortgage debt taken on by Canadians set a fresh record in 2021, eclipsing the previous record set the year before.