Canada’s inflation remains manageable, analysts say Canada’s inflation rate saw a modest rise in October, but economists say it’s unlikely to derail the Bank of Canada’s anticipated rate cut next month. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2% on an annual basis, up from 1.6% in September, according to Statistics Canada’s latest report. Despite…
Current rate:The greater of the mortgage contract rate plus 2% or 5.25%. The minimum qualifying rate (MQR) for uninsured mortgages is a mortgage stress test applied by lenders to borrowers. OSFI obliges federally-regulated lenders to apply this stress test to their borrowers. This helps lenders prepare borrowers so they can continue to make mortgage payments…
Second in command speaks out amid supply and demand imbalance The Bank of Canada’s second in command cautioned against “tinkering too much with the mortgage market” to fix housing affordability. Canada’s high home prices are primarily a function of a supply and demand imbalance, and the fix “will take time,” Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers…
Canadians could see a “mortgage war” in the months and years ahead as interest rates fall and unprecedented conditions drive competition among the country’s banks, according to RBC Capital Markets. The growth restrictions recently imposed on TD Bank’s U.S. operations and the eventual arrival of open banking in Canada are among the factors at play,…
While the vast majority of homeowners opt for the familiar 5-year fixed term, a tiny percentage of Canadians prefer the stability that comes with locking in a 10-year rate. In an unpredictable world where interest rates fluctuate, a 10-year fixed mortgage can offer peace of mind with long-term, stable payments. However, this product comes with…
Refinancing Your Mortgage Refinancing your mortgage can be a smart financial move for many reasons, and should consult a trusted mortgage advisor. Ideally, refinancing is done at the end of your mortgage term to avoid penalties, but the timing can vary depending on your goals. For some, it’s about unlocking the equity in their home…
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