10/18/2017
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/osfi-mortgage-rules-1.4358048
This is huge news even those with 20% down now have to qualify at a rate of approx 5.14% based on todays 5 yr rate. Our govt needs to address the real issue everyone can afford a shelter payment it is the unsecured debt space that needs to be regulated. I see it daily clients with awful credit and car loan payments of $700-$1000 monthly why? Because you just need a pulse to get a car loan no regulations whatsoever. This will seriously impact the market.
Canada's top banking regulator has published the final version of its new mortgage rules, which include a requirement to "stress test" borrowers with uninsured loans to ensure they could withstand higher interest rates.