Episode 214
Episode 214: CMHC Outlook, Interest Rates, and Housing Market Trends in Canada
Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast · Sandy MacKay, Steve Hamoen
February 5, 202515m 11s
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Show Notes
In this episode, we delve into the CMHC's latest housing market outlook, highlighting ongoing affordability challenges. We examine interest rate forecasts from the Bank of Canada and National Bank, and introduce Frank Fintech's new digital mortgage platform. The discussion extends to competition among banks and the impact of U.S. tariffs on the housing sector. We explore the relationship between Canada's productivity and the housing market, providing insights into recent trends. Additionally, we discuss the slowdown in home sales in London St. Thomas. The episode wraps up with a sponsor message from Real Approved.
(0:00) CMHC latest housing market outlook and affordability challenges
(2:10) Bank of Canada and National Bank's interest rate forecasts
(5:17) Frank Fintech's new digital mortgage platform
(7:01) Competition among banks and impact of U.S. tariffs on housing
(9:35) Canada's productivity and housing market relationship
(11:59) Slowdown in London St. Thomas home sales
(14:28) Sponsor: Real Approved