This past week we saw a whirlwind of developments in Ontario, from rising mortgage rates, employment challenges, government rate cuts, and debates around immigration’s impact on GDP. This reflects the complexities of the rapidly changing economic and policy landscape and also highlights both the vulnerabilities and potential shifts in Canada’s housing and economic framework. TheContinue reading “tumultuous week for housing market amid economic and policy shifts”
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government expands 30-year amortization period and raises insured mortgage cap
In a landmark decision aimed at easing Canada’s housing crisis, the federal government has announced major changes to mortgage rules. Set to take effect starting on December 15, 2024, the announcement details a plan to expand 30-year amortizations to all first-time homebuyers and to increase the insured mortgage cap to $1.5 million. A notable componentContinue reading “government expands 30-year amortization period and raises insured mortgage cap”
SP Singh Ahluwalia 