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14
May
Bank of Canada raises qualifying mortgage rate after Big Six banks hike rates. Mortgage Market Update May 14, 2018
Posted by: Anne Martin
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27
Apr
Mortgage stress tests have squeezed millennials home buying budgets. Mortgage Market Update April 27, 2018
Posted by: Anne Martin
| MARKET UPDATE
Mortgage stress tests have squeezed millennials’ homebuying budgets by $40,000: study The homebuying budgets of Canadian millennials shrank by 16 per cent or just over $40,000 following the introduction of tougher mortgage qualification rules in January, according to a new study. Best fixed rates are as low as *3.19 – 3.59 % for a 5 year fixed, *High Ratio/Quick Close Specials If you are in the market for a home, book an appointment today to see how the recent regulatory changes by the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions will affect your purchase. **rates subject to change with market conditions – *OAC **conditions apply E. & O. E.
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| **Please note that rates shown above are subject to change without notice. The rates shown are posted rates and the actual rate you receive may be different, depending upon your personal financial situation. “Some conditions may apply. Rates may vary from Province to Province. Rates subject to change without notice. *O.A.C. E.& O.E.”
Check with your Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Professional for full details and to determine what rate will be available for you. |
9
Apr
Canadian Home Buying Intentions Highest in 8 years. Mortgage Market Update April 6, 2018
Posted by: Anne Martin
| MARKET UPDATE
Canadians’ home-buying intentions highest in 8 years, poll finds Despite tighter mortgage lending rules, the number Canadians planning to buy a home has hit the highest level since 2010, according to a new RBC poll. The annual Home Ownership Poll, released Tuesday, revealed 32 per cent of Canadians say they are likely buy a home within the next two years. Best fixed rates are as low as *3.19 – 3.59 % for a 5 year fixed, *High Ratio/Quick Close Specials If you are in the market for a home, book an appointment today to see how the recent regulatory changes by the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions will affect your purchase. **rates subject to change with market conditions – *OAC **conditions apply E. & O. E.
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| **Please note that rates shown above are subject to change without notice. The rates shown are posted rates and the actual rate you receive may be different, depending upon your personal financial situation. “Some conditions may apply. Rates may vary from Province to Province. Rates subject to change without notice. *O.A.C. E.& O.E.”
Check with your Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Professional for full details and to determine what rate will be available for you. |
7
Mar
Bank of Canada Concerned About Trade Risks
Posted by: Anne Martin
Anne Martin
Mortgage Agent #M1000225739 Collier St. #306
Barrie Ontario L4M 1G5
Phone: 705-791-6683 | Email: anne@ndlc.ca
http://www.barriemortgagelocators.com
MARKET UPDATE
Bank of Canada Concerned About Trade Risks
The Bank of Canada held rates steady today, as expected, highlighting “trade policy developments” as an “important and growing source of uncertainty for the global and Canadian outlooks.”
Best fixed rates are as low as *3.09 – 3.59 % for a 5 year fixed,
variable rate mortgages from as low as p-.95%
Prime Rate is 3.45%
*High Ratio/Quick Close Specials
This is a critical time to sit down and review your household financing needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
If you are in the market for a home, book an appointment today to see how the recent regulatory changes by the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions will affect your purchase.
**rates subject to change with market conditions – *OAC **conditions apply E. & O. E.
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| **Please note that rates shown above are subject to change without notice. The rates shown are posted rates and the actual rate you receive may be different, depending upon your personal financial situation. “Some conditions may apply. Rates may vary from Province to Province. Rates subject to change without notice. *O.A.C. E.& O.E.”
Check with your Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Professional for full details and to determine what rate will be available for you. |
27
Feb
Canada raises red flag at credit rating giant. Mortgage Market Update Feb. 27, 2018
Posted by: Anne Martin
| MARKET UPDATE
Canada raises red flag at credit rating giant S&P Global Ratings warns it expects to see more evidence of fraud in Canadian residential mortgages amid high home prices and high household debt. Evidence of mortgage fraud amid surging home prices and household debt has prompted S&P Global Ratings to lower a key risk metric for Canadian banks. Best fixed rates are as low as *3.09 – 3.59 % for a 5 year fixed, *High Ratio/Quick Close Specials This is a critical time to sit down and review your household financing needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. If you are in the market for a home or are considering refinancing, contact me today to see how the recent regulatory changes by the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions will affect your purchase. **rates subject to change with market conditions – *OAC **conditions apply E. & O. E. |
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| **Please note that rates shown above are subject to change without notice. The rates shown are posted rates and the actual rate you receive may be different, depending upon your personal financial situation. “Some conditions may apply. Rates may vary from Province to Province. Rates subject to change without notice. *O.A.C. E.& O.E.”
Check with your Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Professional for full details and to determine what rate will be available for you. |
18
Jan
The Bank of Canada Raises its Key Interest Rate
Posted by: Anne Martin
On Wednesday January 17, 2017, as expected, the Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate by one quarter point to 1.25%. This would put the rate at the highest level since 2009 when the economy was faltering. This was done even with the cloud looming over NAFTA negotiations.
Economists differ as to the validity of the increase. We are hearing reports of the economy being in excellent shape with the lowest jobless numbers in decades but according to other economists predictions we may be heading for a slow down in housing markets due to interest rate increases and tougher mortgage rules that could take many prospective home owners out of the market. Higher interest rates may amplify household debt or perhaps people will buy less and within their means, causing a reduction in consumption, which again is not good for the economy.
My gut says that there has to be a happy medium somewhere between consumerism and debt management where we can spend enough to keep the economy moving but not too much to put ourselves in too much debt.
We are expecting three rates hikes this year causing the overnight rate to increase to 1.75%. Many lenders have already increased their prime lending rate to 3.45% increasing variable rate mortgages. If you are in a variable rate mortgage, this is a good time to discuss your options with a broker.
As always, I’m still seeing people who want to consolidate their debt into their mortgages in order to reduce interest costs and improve cash flow. I don’t think there will be an end to this option, especially if you have lots of equity in your home.
In my opinion, we are still in great shape. To put today’s rates in perspective, interest rates climbed to 21% in the early 1980s. We are lucky to be living in a country where our government, no matter the party, is looking out for our interests to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
For more info on the rise in Bank of Canada rates check out this article by Dr. Sherry Cooper, economist Dominion Lending Centres. https://dominionlending.ca/news/bank-canada-raises-rates-cautiously/
4
Jan
2018 might just be the year to buy a home! Mortgage Market Update
Posted by: Anne Martin
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2018 might just be the year to buy a home! Canada’s real estate market is bound to take a hit this year thanks to the government’s new mortgage rules that took effect on January 1st. The rules, aimed at making sure Canadians can afford to meet their monthly mortgage payments if interest rates rise, will intentionally make it harder for buyers to qualify for an uninsured mortgage. Best fixed rates are as low as *2.84 – 3.49 % for a 5 year fixed, *High Ratio/Quick Close Specials If you are in the market for a home, book an appointment today to see how the recent regulatory changes by the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions will affect your purchase. **rates subject to change with market conditions – *OAC **conditions apply E. & O. E. |
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| **Please note that rates shown above are subject to change without notice. The rates shown are posted rates and the actual rate you receive may be different, depending upon your personal financial situation. “Some conditions may apply. Rates may vary from Province to Province. Rates subject to change without notice. *O.A.C. E.& O.E.”
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1
Dec
Why are longer amortizations taking over? Read Mortgage Market Update December 2, 2018
Posted by: Anne Martin
| 30-year mortgage amortizations are taking over: Four reasons why
Once upon a time, 25 years was the standard amortization on a Canadian mortgage. Today, no less than 63 per cent of new low-ratio mortgages by value, have amortizations over 25 years. That’s a surge of 11 percentage points in just two years. Meanwhile, six in 10 Canadians consider longer amortization periods “bad debt practice,” according to a recent survey by Manulife Bank. The maximum amortization for a mortgage in this country is generally 35 years, although some non-prime lenders will do 40 years. So why are so many people extending their amortization when the majority deem it inadvisable? Best fixed rates are as low as *2.84 – 3.49 % for a 5 year fixed, *High Ratio/Quick Close Specials If you are in the market for a home, book an appointment today to see how the recent regulatory changes by the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions will affect your purchase. **rates subject to change with market conditions – *OAC **conditions apply E. & O. E. |
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| **Please note that rates shown above are subject to change without notice. The rates shown are posted rates and the actual rate you receive may be different, depending upon your personal financial situation. “Some conditions may apply. Rates may vary from Province to Province. Rates subject to change without notice. *O.A.C. E.& O.E.” |
24
Nov
Will OSFI regulations really strip consumers of choice? Mortgage Market Update Nov. 24, 2017
Posted by: Anne Martin
Will OSFI regulations
really strip consumers of choice?
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has been repeatedly excoriated by mortgage industry veterans for its intervention, but not everybody believes the lending regulations will spell doom and gloom.
Best fixed rates are as low as *2.84 – 3.49 % for a 5 year fixed,
variable rate mortgages from as low as p-.85%
Prime Rate is 3.20%
*High Ratio/Quick Close Specials
This is a critical time to sit down and review your household financing needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
If you are in the market for a home, book an appointment today to see how the recent regulatory changes by the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions will affect your purchase.
**rates subject to change with market conditions – *OAC **co
Conditions apply E. & O. E.
| Terms | Bank Rates | Our Rates |
| 6 Month | 3.14% | 3.10% |
| 1 YEAR | 3.04% | 2.89% |
| 2 YEARS | 3.24% | 2.54% |
| 3 YEARS | 3.44% | 2.89% |
| 4 YEARS | 3.89% | 2.89% |
| 5 YEARS | 4.99% | *2.84 – 3.49 % |
| 7 YEARS | 5.30% | 3.44% |
| 10 YEARS | 6.10% | 3.74% |
| Rates are subject to change without notice. *OAC E&OE | ||
10
Nov
B20 Demystified. Mortgage Market Update November 10, 2107
Posted by: Anne Martin
| MARKET UPDATE B20 DEMYSTIFIED The office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OFSI) announced some regulatory changes on October 17, 2017. There were 3 changes announced, but it was the introduction of a qualifying rate stress test to all non-insured mortgages that will have the most impact on consumers.Home Buyers with a down payment of 20% or more must now qualify at a new minimum qualifying rate, which is the greater of the five year Bank of Canada Benchmark rate or the lender contractual rate +2% What does this mean? The biggest impact will be on the amount in which the homebuyer will be able to qualify. For example, if a homebuyer needs a $400,000 mortgage, has 20% down payment and a 25 year amortization, here is the difference:
E & OE – rates shown are subject to changing market conditions and OAC To recap: Uninsured Mortgages- Homebuyers/owners will now have to qualify for a mortgage using the benchmark rate, which is the Bank of Canada rate (currently 4.99%) or the lender rate + 2%, whichever is greater. Insured Mortgage- Homebuyers must qualify using the Bank of Canada Rate (again, currently 4.99%). This came into effect in 2016 and has not been affected by the recent rule changes. Can you still refinance your home? – yes. Homebuyers still can refinance up to 80% of the value of the property but the new stress test applies. What if you have a contract written prior to October 17, 2017? – This depends on the lender. Some lenders will use current rules up to January 1, 2018. Others will implement the necessary changes before this deadline. Best fixed rates are as low as *2.84 – 3.49 % for a 5 year fixed, *High Ratio/Quick Close Specials If you are in the market for a home, book an appointment today to see how the recent regulatory changes by the Office of Superintendent of Financial Institutions will affect your purchase. **rates subject to change with market conditions – *OAC **conditions apply E. & O. E. |
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| **Please note that rates shown above are subject to change without notice. The rates shown are posted rates and the actual rate you receive may be different, depending upon your personal financial situation. “Some conditions may apply. Rates may vary from Province to Province. Rates subject to change without notice. *O.A.C. E.& O.E.” |