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John-Andrew Newman || October 11, 2024

Federal program introduces easier refinancing for homeowners adding rental suite

The federal government announced a new mortgage refinancing program designed to help homeowners add secondary suites—such as basement apartments or garage conversions. The...

John-Andrew Newman || September 26, 2024

Big week for mortgage rules: Feds announce key reforms

It’s been a big week for mortgage news, with both the federal government and OSFI rolling out important updates. The government has shared more details on its mortgage reforms, like...

John-Andrew Newman || September 16, 2024

CMHC Mortgage Cap Raised to $1.5M, 30-Year Amortizations Expanded

The federal government today announced some sweeping changes to Canada's mortgage system in an effort to improve housing affordability and access. One of the key changes...

John-Andrew Newman || September 04, 2024

Bank of Canada cuts policy rate to 4.25%

The Bank of Canada has dropped its policy rate to 4.25%, cutting it by 25 basis points this morning. This marks the third consecutive rate reduction by the central bank this year,...