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Insured Buyers are the Majority

Whether that insurance is offered by CMHC,

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Cashback Down Payments

In another mandate by the OFSI federally regulated lenders will eliminate Cashback Down Payments. Lenders, such as credit unions, who are provincially, not federally, regulated may still approve these mortgages. However, CMHC spokesperson Charles Sauriol stated “CMHC supports the implementation … Continue reading

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20 Observations on the New Mortgage Rules

Another awesome article from the folks at canadianmortgagetrends.com. Here are their 20 observations of the New Mortgage Rules.

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CMHC tightening up

CMHC is pulling back the reins on numerous products, especially rental, self-empoyed / stated income mortgages. This is partly due to OSFI’s guidelines, and partly due to CMHC’s $600B insurance limit. As of September 30, 2011, CHMC disclosed that it … Continue reading

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Housing starts see over 100% increase

New Housing starts in June are up 100% compared to June 2010.

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Homebuyers Taking the Time to Plan

CMHC Survey Shows Homebuyers Taking the Time to Plan. Results also showed that Canadians take, on average, 11 months to plan their purchase while the majority of homebuyers (88%) indicated they had a good sense of how much mortgage they … Continue reading

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How To Afford A Second Home

The summer vacation season brings joy to many people, but for some, the longing for a year-round second home brings a touch of melancholy. If you are one of those people who would love to own a place for weekend … Continue reading

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5 Reasons To Save For A Big Mortgage Down Payment

Investopedia offers 5 Reasons To Save For A Big Mortgage Down Payment.

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New CMHC Guidelines

It’s important that you know as much as you can about the mortgage and real estate markets so that you can make acquiring a mortgage an effortless process. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has recently announced some changes … Continue reading

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