This podcast of "TR Talks" discusses recent updates in Canadian mortgage reforms and their implications for homebuyers, especially in the Toronto real estate market. Key topics include:
- Mortgage Reforms:
- The Canadian government has announced major changes to high-ratio mortgages. These include extending amortization periods to 30 years and allowing buyers to purchase homes up to $1.5 million with less than 20% down.
- Previously, buyers could only purchase homes up to $1 million with a high-ratio mortgage and had a maximum amortization of 25 years.
- Impact on Buyers:
- These reforms primarily target first-time buyers, immigrants, and those who left the market and are re-entering. The changes will increase accessibility for buyers who don’t have a 20% down payment and will likely affect pricing in urban centers, particularly in Toronto, where home prices are high.
- 30-Year Amortization and Monthly Cash Flow:
- The longer amortization means lower monthly payments, making home ownership more affordable for buyers concerned with their monthly outflows rather than mortgage rates.
- Buyer Strategy:
- Buyers may start to act now, anticipating that house prices will rise after the changes take effect in December 2024. Those waiting for the new regulations might drive demand and competition in the market.
- The podcast also highlights other support mechanisms like the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account and increased RRSP limits for down payments.
The hosts recommend speaking to professionals, like real estate agents, mortgage brokers and lawyers, to get personalized advice. They anticipate upward pressure on housing prices between the $1 million to $1.5 million range due to these changes.
Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/09/government-announces-boldest-mortgage-reforms-in-decades-to-unlock-homeownership-for-more-canadians.html
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