Market Monitor

We keep our finger on the pulse of the mortgage investment market to provide you with the latest news and trends from our team of experts. Read our blog to get the latest on mortgage investing so you can invest with CMI.

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31 January 2011

Dealing with Mortgage Lending Problems in a Low Interest Climate

The risks of over extending credit and over valued assets can be tackled smartly and in a less draconian way.

27 January 2011

Tightening Mortgage Lending Will Slow Down Economy: Credit Union Chief

In a view contrary to that of economists and major Canadian banks, Central 1 Credit Union’s chief economist Helmut Pastrick says that he does not anticipate a housing price bubble and believes that tightening mortgage lending criteria will slow down the housing market and in turn, the economy.

25 January 2011

Finance Minister Concerned About Mortgage Debt

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty expressed his concerns about the impact of a future rise in rates on home buyers’ ability to repay debt.

20 January 2011

Mixed Reactions to the Announcement of Revised Mortgage Rules

Reaction has been mixed to the announcement of new mortgage rules which will come into effect March 18.

19 January 2011

Financial Watchdog Wants Banks to Conduct Stricter Risk Assessment

Canadian financial watchdog OSFI is keeping a keen watch over banks as consumer debt has reached record levels and is asking them to conduct a more stringent assessment of the risks that the debt could have on their balance sheets.

18 January 2011

Finance Minister Announces Changes to Canadian Mortgage Rules

Federal finance minister, Jim Flaherty, announces upcoming changes to Canadian mortgage rules.

10 January 2011

Canadian Housing Markets Poised for Steady, Moderate Growth in 2011

Home prices are poised for steady yet moderate growth in the first half of 2011, as Canadian mortgage and housing markets absorb the slack in demand caused by decade-long, double-digit pricing increases.