In the recent Fall Economic Statement (FES), the Liberal government introduced the Canadian Mortgage Charter (CMC) as a measure to assist homeowners facing financial challenges amid rising interest rates. This initiative aims to provide clear guidelines for financial institutions on how to support vulnerable borrowers. In this blog post, we’ll break down what the Canadian…
Good news from Canada’s Banking Regulator! After nine months of discussions with industry stakeholders, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has decided not to move forward with certain proposed mortgage regulations. OSFI has confirmed that they won’t pursue two of their proposed regulations: debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions and debt service loan coverage restrictions.…
Are you considering enhancing your living space to accommodate a multigenerational household? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced an exciting opportunity to make this a reality with the new Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit (MHRTC). This valuable credit assists Canadians in transforming their homes by creating secondary units for family members aged 65 and…
Canadian banks are reporting a surge in interest in the newly introduced First Home Savings Account (FHSA) program. This innovative initiative empowers potential homebuyers to kickstart their homeownership journey by saving and investing for a down payment, all while enjoying tax-free benefits! At Canadian Mortgage Professionals, we’re thrilled to keep you in the loop about…
Real Property Report, what is it exactly and how important is it to our offer to purchase.
Canada’s new tax-free First Home Savings Account kicks in April 1. Here’s what you need to know! The dream of home ownership may be a just little closer this year for Canadians, with the introduction of a new tax-free first home savings account. The new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) rolls out on April…
Property Title Fraud What is property title fraud? And how can you prevent it from happening? Property title fraud is when a person uses fake identification or forged documents to steal the identity of a homeowner. Essentially, fraudsters take away their “title,” or legal ownership of their property. Once fraudsters have their hands on…
CO-SIGNING A MORTGAGE With our current real estate market, getting a Mortgage is not as easy as it has been in the past. With rising rates, and more qualification criteria, it is certainly more challenging. But don’t worry – There are many ways that home buyers can get approved more easily. One of the most…
Caution with “Cash-back Mortgages”! Cash-back mortgages are being marketed more in recent months. We extend a word of caution and recommend you ask for, and understand the fine print before proceeding. Short-term financial gain may lead to long-term repayment pain. One common fine print consideration – Most often if you refinance, or break your mortgage…
With relationships on our mind, we’re turning our attention to one of the most important relationships for a potential/current homeowner: The mortgage relationship!