Now and Then: Understanding a Changing Canadian Mortgage Market

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Infographic: RATESDOTCA releases 5 years of mortgage insights

Toronto, ON - May 23, 2013: From game-changing affordability rules to record low mortgage rates, it has certainly been a tumultuous 5 years for home buyers in Canada. Just how much has the landscape of Canadian housing changed? To commemorate their 5-year anniversary, RATESDOTCA has compiled a snapshot of the Canadian mortgage market between 2008 and 2013.

The 5 Years of Mortgages infographic breaks down the most impactful mortgage milestones, and the resulting climate for today’s home buyers. The analysis includes data collected by RATESDOTCA’s RatePulse, the monthly mortgage digest.

The infographic can be viewed here, and includes insight on the following market trends:

  • A history of record low 5-year mortgage rates
  • Changing consumer rate preferences
  • How mortgage rule changes have affected Canadian home buyers and the market as a whole

“As Canada’s most comprehensive financial rates comparison site, we strive to provide consumers with tools, resources and insight to Canadian personal finance products,” says RATESDOTCA President Kelvin Mangaroo. “This historical data and market trend information can be of great use to consumers looking to understand mortgage markets.”

To celebrate 5 years of service, RATESDOTCA is also offering a collection of special finance product rate offers, available until May 31.