
CMHC


Big banks slow to roll out secondary suite refinancing program despite January 15 launch
Canadian Mortgage Trends has learned that only a few major lenders are currently accepting applications for the federal government’s secondary suite refinancing program.

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are restricting population mobility in the country, as Canadians are finding that it’s too pricey to buy or rent in cities where they seek jobs.

‘Turning point’: Rent prices should see relief this year, but markets still tight
For Canadian renters, it may feel like the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have brought one hit after another.

Questions linger over the government’s new secondary suite refinancing program
The federal government’s launch of the Secondary Suite Refinance Program on January 15 was largely met with optimism, but some brokers note that questions remain.

CMHC says total housing starts in 2024 up 2% from 2023
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the total number of housing starts in 2024 rose two per cent compared with 2023, helped by increased starts in Alberta, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.

‘Now’s the time’: As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds
Five-year-old Beau starts each day being carried by one of his parents to the family’s living room, where his wheelchair awaits in their Beamsville, Ont., home.

Housing starts rise from last month, up eight per cent in November: CMHC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in November rose eight per cent compared with October, helped by strength in multi-unit starts in Quebec, Alberta and B.C.

CMHC: Restoring pre-COVID housing affordability should be the goal
New analysis comes as federal government faces pressure to tackle the housing crisis

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up eight per cent in October
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in October rose eight per cent compared with September.