Tougher mortgage rules to cut down default risks
February 18, 2010
Below is a CTV News report, dated February 16, 2010.
Ottawa has tightened the rules for obtaining a government-backed mortgage, as it casts an eye towards expected future interest rate increases and the risks those pose for Canadian homeowners.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced Tuesday morning that prospective homeowners will soon have to meet the requirements for a five-year, fixed rate mortgage — as opposed to the three-year standard in place right now. The rule will apply even if they choose a mortgage with a lower interest rate and shorter term.
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