Episode 141: Bond Yields Impact, Inflation Shifts, and Ottawa's Housing Plan Updates

Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast

In this episode, we explore the impact of rising Canadian bond yields and U.S. economic policies on mortgage rates. We discuss Canada's inflation, the government's $250 plan, and a shift towards variable rates. Updates on stress test requirements, loan-to-income limits, and lenders becoming developers are covered. George Hugh shares insights on interest rates and housing market sustainability. We also discuss Ottawa's housing plan updates, measures against the financialization of housing, tips for mortgage renewal preparation, and FSRA's action against Frank Attard. The episode concludes with a sponsor message from Real Approved. (0:00) Welcome back and overview of today's topics (0:30) Impact of rising Canadian bond yields and U.S. economic policies on mortgage rates (2:23) Canada's rising inflation, government's $250 plan, and shift towards variable rates (3:33) Updates on stress test requirements and loan-to-income limits (5:50) Lenders as developers and the rise in home resales (10:00) George Hugh's insights on interest rates and housing market sustainability (13:00) Ottawa's housing plan updates and measures to combat financialization of housing (16:35) Mortgage renewal preparation tips (18:52) Sponsor: Real Approved (19:08) FSRA enforcement action against Frank (Frankie) Attard (20:58) Closing remarks and thanks for tuning in