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Bank of Canada Warns of Mortgage Risks

The Bank of Canada warns of long-term costs associated with new, easier lending rules aimed at improving housing affordability.

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Carolyn Rogers

What are the main goals of the Bank of Canada's new lending rules?: The Bank of Canada's new lending rules, allowing smaller down payments and longer amortization periods, aim to ease home buying for Canadians. However, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers cautions that these changes will increase long-term costs for borrowers, despite reducing monthly payments initially.
What is Canada's position regarding household debt in comparison to other G7 countries?: Canada has the highest household debt-to-disposable income ratio among G7 nations, and the pandemic-era real estate boom exacerbated this. The new mortgage rules, while intending to help affordability, risk increasing this already high debt level further.
What are the potential long-term financial consequences for borrowers under the new rules?: Borrowers extending their mortgage to 30 years instead of 25 could see a $200 monthly payment reduction, but will pay an extra $50,000 in interest. While lenders benefit from longer terms, they also face increased risks if homeowners face financial distress.
What is Carolyn Rogers's view on using mortgage market adjustments to solve housing affordability problems?: Rogers warns against relying solely on mortgage market adjustments to address housing affordability. She emphasizes the need for a balance between supply and demand, and cautions against measures solely focused on short-term financing cost reductions.
What challenges are Canadian mortgage borrowers currently facing with respect to interest rates and mortgage renewal?: Despite interest rate cuts, many mortgage borrowers will face significant payment increases during renewal periods in the coming years. The Bank of Canada estimates that some will see a greater than 60% increase in their monthly payments.

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