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WEEKLY RESIDENTIAL MARKET UPDATE Industry & Market Highlights The Activist Budget—There Is No Problem This Government Cannot Fix Patting himself on the back, the Finance Minister opened his speech by reminding us that “a little over two years ago…Canadians had the opportunity to stay the course. They could stick with a Government that favoured cuts […]
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Industry & Market Highlights New CMHC study sheds light on rising house prices In June 2016, CMHC launched a study to better understand the causes of rapidly rising home prices in major metropolitan centers across Canada. The report represents one of the most thorough examinations of house price patterns ever completed in Canada and is the […]
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With a new year comes a new mortgage landscape, and the rules have changed! Come Jan 1, 2018, new mortgage rules came into effect that may have a direct impact on what you can do when it comes to your mortgage. These new rules will affect everyone who is thinking about applying for a mortgage, […]
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Weekly Residential Market Update Market Commentary See attached below the latest updated change of space brochure and affordability chart for your clients and customers. Bank of Canada Raises Rates Cautiously As was widely expected, the Bank of Canada announced another quarter-point interest rate increase last Wednesday, saying that more hikes are ahead. According to Governor […]
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Market Commentary CREA Stats Home sales ended 2017 with a rise in sales ahead of the mortgage stress test which came in at the start of the New Year. The Canadian Real Estate Association says that there was a 4.5% increase in nationwide home sales in December compared with November, marking their fifth consecutive monthly […]
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We all know life can get very busy, and having to deal with additional situations – such as a mortgage – can be very time consuming, stressful and sometimes cumbersome. Working with the right Mortgage Professional is a significant factor in the outcome of your experience. Firstly, you need to ensure that you are working […]
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OSFI MORTGAGE CHANGES ARE COMING As many of you may remember, this past October the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) issued a revision to Guideline B-20 . The changes will go into effect on January 1, 2018 but lenders are expecting to roll this rules out to their consumers between December 7th – 15th, and will […]
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Market Commentary Climbing home sales suggest a soft landing. The October read on home sales and prices has returned words like “balance” and “soft landing” to the conversations of market watchers. The Canadian Real Estate Association reports home sales edged up 0.9% in October compared to September, for a third straight month of gains. But […]
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You’ve found the home of your dreams and you want to buy it. Firstly, congratulations! Secondly, you now need a mortgage in order to act on it. When it comes to something as big as a mortgage, it’s incredibly important that you work with a professional who can guide you through the process and ensure […]
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Update to the OSFI New Mortgage Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2018 The Qualifying Rate for all Conventional/ Uninsured Mortgages: •The Highest contract rate + 2% Or •The Bank of Canada benchmark rate For all High Ratio Applications, qualification will remains unchanged, the greater of the Contract Rate or Bank of Canada Benchmark Rate […]
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