Affordability was the main concern of homebuyers this year

Price and affordability were the top factors for most buyers during their 2019 home purchase, found a survey by the Cana…

SOCIETY | November 15 2019 10:34AM
CMHC increases mortgage insurance premiums

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is increasing mortgage loan insurance premiums for homeowners. The crown cor…

LIFE INSURANCE | January 18 2017 09:45AM
CMHC says it can withstand extreme scenarios

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released the results of its 2016 stress testing exercise, which m…

INVESTMENT | November 21 2016 09:43AM
CMHC warns of overvalued housing market

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says it has found "strong evidence of problematic conditions" in the …

INVESTMENT | October 27 2016 09:45AM
CMHC predicts housing slowdown

A CMHC report predicts that housing starts will slow in 2016 and 2017, dropping from 181,300 to 192,300 units in 2016 to…

INVESTMENT | August 31 2016 11:31AM
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New mortgage rules now in effect

While those buying homes priced less than $500,000 are still only required to put down 5%, amounts over $500,000 are now…

LIFE INSURANCE | February 17 2016 01:39PM
CMHC Rings Alarm About Housing Prices

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says there is a high risk that real estate prices in Toronto, Winni…

INVESTMENT | August 18 2015 10:46AM