Canadian Housing Outlook, New Mortgage Rules, and Rate Reductions in Episode 85

Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast

In this episode, we start with an introduction and overview, setting the context for a comprehensive discussion on the Canadian housing outlook, the current interest rate environment, and new federal mortgage rules. We provide regional housing market forecasts, addressing challenges and affordable housing concerns. The episode delves into criticism surrounding taxes and bureaucratic delays affecting construction projects. We discuss the Financial Services Regulatory Authority's Mortgage Brokering Supervision Plan and recent changes to the stress test. Additionally, we explore reductions in fixed mortgage rates and the opportunities they present for negotiation. The episode concludes with a summary and sign-off. (0:00) Introduction and episode overview (0:20) Canadian housing outlook, interest rate environment, and new federal mortgage rules (3:07) Regional housing market forecasts, challenges, and affordable housing issues (6:00) Criticism of taxes and bureaucratic delays in construction (8:44) FSRA's Mortgage Brokering Supervision Plan and stress test changes (13:29) Fixed mortgage rate reductions and negotiation opportunities (15:21) Conclusion and sign-off