Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast
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CMHC Rules, Ontario Insolvencies, and Economic Trends Impacting Real Estate
In this episode, we begin with a welcome and an overview of the topics to be discussed, followed by a sponsor message from Real Approved Inc. We explore CMHC's return to pre-pandemic rules and its implications for housing affordability. The discussion then shifts to the rising trends in Ontario insolvency filings and consumer proposals. We address the challenges faced by landlords and pre-construction buyers, and examine the rise in Canadian bond yields and their economic impact. We also discuss OSFI's stance on the domestic stability buffer and bank capitalization. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a sponsor reminder.
Key Points
- The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation aims to restore housing affordability standards to pre-pandemic levels, moving away from outdated benchmarks.
- A recent drop in insolvency filings in Ontario is not necessarily a sign of recovery, as many homeowners are still under significant financial stress.
- The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has kept the domestic stability buffer unchanged at 3.5% for Canada's largest banks, indicating confidence in their resilience despite ongoing economic challenges.
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