March 2020

Changes to the Mortgage Stress Test

Posted on Mar 02, 2020



Last week, Ottawa announced that as of April 6, the mortgage stress test will be calculated in a new way. This new measure is geared towards making it easier to qualify for a loan to buy a home.  This change will affect anyone getting an insured mortgage, such as those putting down less than 20% on a purchase, for which default insurance is general...

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