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Mortgage stress test to remain unchanged in CanadaThe stress test for both insured and uninsured mortgages in Canada remains unchanged, the country's banking regulator and finance minister confirmed.MoneyDec 12, 2023
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Canada’s big banks have enough reserves to weather vulnerabilities, OSFI saysCanada's banking regulator says it's leaving the domestic stability buffer unchanged, arguing the country's biggest banks have enough reserves on hand to handle possible losses.EconomyDec 8, 2023
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Canadian lenders should set aside more capital as mortgage risks mount: regulatorCanada's nearly $2 trillion mortgage market has been shaken up by the central bank's interest rate hikes, with many home owners only able to make interest payments.EconomyOct 20, 2023
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Stretching mortgage amortizations could cost you more than you thinkExtending mortgage amortization is a common way for lenders to offer relief to struggling consumers, but the strategy could cost homeowners more in the long run, experts say.ConsumerJul 8, 2023
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Canada’s banking watchdog raises key buffer for banks amid economic fearsThe Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions raised a key capital buffer for Canada's biggest lenders ahead of what it said were growing economic risks.EconomyJun 20, 2023
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Housing market downturn a top risk to Canada’s financial system, regulator saysA potential housing market downturn and adjusting to interest rate increases are among the biggest risks to Canada's financial system, the country's financial regulator said.EconomyApr 18, 2023
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Banking regulator launching consultations on mortgage stress test as debt risks riseOFSI says that while the mortgage stress test has been helpful, more measures might be needed to reduce lending risks as debt-service levels surge.EconomyJan 12, 2023
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Higher credit requirements manageable amid rising economic risks, bank CEOs sayCanadian bank CEOs say they're able to adapt to the higher credit requirements the banking regulator has set in response to rising economic vulnerabilities.EconomyJan 9, 2023
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Mortgage stress test remains unchanged. What that means amid higher interest ratesThe regulator in charge of Canada's mortgage stress test announced Thursday it will leave the qualifying standard where it is amid current high rates and economic uncertainty.EconomyDec 15, 2022
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Canada’s banking regulator tightening some real estate loan rules amid rising ratesCanada's banking regulator is tightening requirements for some types of real estate loans to protect homeowners who may be at greater risk from higher interest rates.CanadaJun 28, 2022
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