Rachelle Younglai

The new policies are the most significant relaxation of borrowing rules in more than a decade and aim to address the country’s affordable housing shortage

The Bank of Canada has started lowering interest rates, but prospective homebuyers may be holding out for bigger cuts

Crozier’s benefit is unusual in that it provides money specifically for down payments and is available to all employees

The real estate industry does not believe the extended amortization period included in the changes will stimulate buying given higher housing prices

As of Nov. 21, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions will no longer require banks to apply the mortgage stress test on borrowers who are switching banks when renewing their loans

Under the federal government’s new rules, the price cap for insured mortgages will be $1.5-million, up from $1-million

Employers are insisting on more in-person work to help foster more collaboration and ensure new employees have an opportunity to learn on the job

Real estate professionals say there’s a disconnect in the market as buyers ‘smell blood in the water’ while sellers cling to ‘unrealistic valuations’

Sales are down, listings are up and insolvencies are on the rise

The rapidly-growing company is looking to expand its reach and get out further in front of mortgage shoppers