06/02/2026
What's the "stress test" and why does it shrink the mortgage you qualify for? 🤔
Short version: Canadian lenders don't qualify you at the rate on your contract.
They qualify you at your contract rate + 2%, or 5.25%, whichever is higher. 📈
So if your real rate is 4.09%, you have to prove you can afford payments at 6.09%.
Lender choice matters. If a bank told you "no," it might be a stress test problem, not a you problem.
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