Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast
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Ontario Housing Funding, Mortgage Insights, and Inflation's Impact on Investments
In this episode, the discussion kicks off with an introduction to the Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast and a sponsor message from Real Approved Inc. The conversation moves to a positive housing market update from CMHC, followed by Ontario's $1.6 billion housing funding initiative. Insights on avoiding mortgage traps are shared next. The episode delves into private lending and mortgage investment trends, alongside an Equifax report on credit payment delinquencies. Ontario's new short-term rental regulations are examined, and the episode explores core inflation's impact on monetary policy and investments. It concludes with closing remarks and a sponsor reminder from Real Approved Inc.
Key Points
- The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported a 4 percent increase in the annual pace of housing starts for July, reflecting robust demand and an active construction sector.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced an additional $1.6 billion in funding for municipalities to tackle the housing shortage, although the province is currently lagging behind its target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031.
- Nearly 1.4 million Canadians missed a credit payment in the second quarter of 2025, highlighting ongoing financial stress and regional disparities in delinquency rates, particularly among younger Canadians and non-mortgage holders.
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Transcript
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