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Mortgage Digest: Why have lenders been hiking rates?

October 15, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Public perceptions of banking regulator influenced mortgage decision: OSFI head

October 3, 2024 1 Comment

The recent decision by Canada’s banking regulator to relax a mortgage stress test rule was shaped in part by concerns about public perception of the agency, said Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions head Peter Routledge.

OSFI to eliminate stress test for uninsured mortgage switches starting November 21

September 25, 2024 1 Comment

OSFI has confirmed that it will remove the requirement for lenders to apply the Minimum Qualifying Rate (MQR) to straight switches of uninsured mortgages.

OSFI delays capital floor increase for banks amid competitive imbalance concerns

July 12, 2024 No Comments

OSFI is pushing back implementation of a rule change that could have significant implications for Canadian lenders

How fixed-payment variable rate mortgages have saved the economy

The latest mortgage news: Variable-rate mortgages are making a comeback

June 28, 2024 No Comments

Mortgage borrowers are increasingly opting for variable-rate mortgages, a trend that is expected to continue as the Bank of Canada continues to lower interest rates.

Are longer mortgage terms the solution to Canada’s payment shock challenges?

June 23, 2024 No Comments

Payment shocks at renewal due to shorter mortgage terms have become a growing concern. This has led some to question whether adopting longer mortgage terms would provide greater financial stability.

OSFI doubles down on keeping stress test for uninsured mortgage switches

June 13, 2024 1 Comment

The head of Canada’s banking regulator stood firm in rejecting renewed calls to remove the mortgage stress test on uninsured mortgage switches.

OSFI says mortgage payment shock poses a key risk to Canada’s financial system

May 22, 2024 No Comments

Canada’s banking regulator says high borrowing costs and a wave of expected renewals pose a key risk to Canada’s financial system.

Lenders reducing average amortization lengths

Latest in mortgage news: OSFI head applauds lenders’ efforts to shorten amortization lengths

April 1, 2024 No Comments

OSFI says it is encouraged by the progress Canadian lenders have made in reducing amortization lengths of the mortgages within their portfolios.

“We don’t see vulnerabilities worsening,” OSFI says as it leaves capital buffer for big banks unchanged

December 8, 2023 No Comments

Canada’s banking regulator today announced no change to the amount of capital banks must keep on hand to cover potential future losses.

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