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The New $1.5 Million Insured Mortgage Cap: A Game-Changer for Homebuyers in Canada

Canada’s housing market will majorly shift on December 15, 2024, when the federal government raises the insured mortgage ceiling to $1.5 million. This change aims to increase buyer opportunities, especially in places where growing housing prices have made ownership increasingly unaffordable. Despite these restrictions, the program is positioned to help Read more…

Extended 30-Year Amortizations: A Game Changer for First-Time Buyers and New Build Purchases

Beginning on December 15, 2024, the Canadian housing market is about to undergo a dramatic transformation. The federal government has declared that 30-year amortizations on insured mortgages will be available to first-time homebuyers and purchasers of newly built homes. Many prospective homeowners applaud this initiative’s goal of lowering monthly mortgage Read more…

Stress Test Removal for Uninsured Mortgage Switches: What It Means for Canadian Borrowers

Starting November 21, 2024, Canada’s banking regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), will eliminate the Minimum Qualifying Rate (MQR) requirement for straight switches of uninsured mortgages. This landmark policy change is a significant win for Canadian homeowners, granting them greater flexibility and negotiation leverage during mortgage Read more…