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Mortgage Insurance Rules Announcement

Federal Finance Minister, Jim Fleherty, annouced prudent changes to mortgage insurance rules intended to come into force on April 19th, 2010. CAAMP (Canadian Association Of Accredited Mortgage Professionals) was actively engaged in the discussions around these changes, which are as follows:

  1. All borrowers must meet the standards for a five-year fixed rate mortgage even if you choose a mortgage with a lower interest rate and shorter term.
  2. The maximum amount one can withdraw in refinancing their mortgage will be reduced to 90% from the current 95% of the value of one's home.
  3. Non-owner occupied properties will require a minimum down payment of 20%.

There were no changes to down payment requirements or length of amortizations for owner-occupied residences.

For more mortgage information, click here.

Posted by Martin Minda on March 9, 2010
Tags: Buying Canadian economy housing housing market Mortgage Selling
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