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Quick Guide To The New Mortgage Rules

Our speciality is taking care of our clients while selling and buying houses. However, changes in the mortgage industry significantly affect the purchasing ability of those clients we work hard to help. That's why whenever we need help or clarification about financing, we turn to Lynn McLellan, a Mortgage Professional with Verico Network

Lynn has provided us with the following information: 

Mortgage Qualification Changes

On October 17th, new housing policies came into effect and have left many Canadians unclear about how these have impacted them. Outlined below is a very clear and concise summation of how you have been affected.

How Do The Changes Affect You?

High Ratio Mortgages
For home buyers with less than 20% down on the Bank of Canada posted rate. This is to stress test borrowers, as Bank of Canada rates are higher than the rates offered by banks and lenders.

Low Ratio Mortgages
All remains the same for home buyers with a down payment of 20% or more. Specifically, borrowers with a down payment of 20% or more will be able to qualify for mortgage using the contract rate - unless the mortgage has a term of 4 years or less and/or is a variable rate mortgage, which are subject to the new Mortgage Qualifying Rates.



Thanks Lynn for all your help!