Mortgages
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Is assuming a mortgage an affordable way into the housing market? What to knowAssuming a mortgage from a seller can be a path for buyers to get a foothold in the housing market at a lower rate. Here's what to know about the niche strategy.MoneyApr 20
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Some fixed mortgage rates are up despite hints of Bank of Canada cuts. Why?Some fixed mortgage rates are rising in the Canadian housing market, experts say. Here's why, and what it means for homebuying hopefuls this spring.MoneyApr 15
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30-year amortizations will only impact a ‘sliver’ of the housing market: BMOThe Liberal government's shift to allow 30-year mortgage amortizations for some first-time homebuyers will impact a 'small segment' of the housing market, a BMO economist says.MoneyApr 12
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Drop the mortgage stress test at renewal, competition watchdog urges OttawaThe Competition Bureau is urging the federal government to waive the mortgage stress test for all borrowers at renewal, arguing it can help Canadians get a better rate.MoneyMar 21
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It’s the best time of year to negotiate your mortgage rate. Here’s howNow is one of the best times of the year to get lenders competing for your mortgage, experts say. Here's what you need to know to negotiate a better deal.MoneyMar 16
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Variable or short-term fixed mortgage? Where experts see the ‘sweet spot’Expectations for interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada could make a variable mortgage an attractive proposition. Here's what experts say about the risks and possible rewards.MoneyMar 13
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Rising water: Quebec lender ending new mortgages in flood zones ‘just the beginning’Desjardins Group announced it would no longer offer new mortgages for properties in "0-20 year" flood zones because of what it called the rising impact of climate change.CanadaMar 10
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Ontario, B.C. mortgage-holders increasingly missed payments in Q4, Equifax saysConsumers in Ontario and British Columbia increasingly missed payments on mortgages and credit cards in the fourth quarter of 2023, Equifax Canada said.CanadaMar 5
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Fixed mortgage rates are on the decline. Is now the time to lock in?Canadians with mortgages up for renewal or who are eyeing the spring housing market are finding relief on some fixed rate offerings. Here's what to know.MoneyJan 12
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Housing affordability at worst levels in 41 years, Bank of Canada index showsThe Bank of Canada's housing affordability index reached its worst levels in more than four decades last quarter as home prices rose alongside mortgage rates.MoneyDec 13, 2023
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