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Toronto Condos, Rising Bond Yields, and the Mortgage Rule Changes That Are Actually Working

Toronto Condos, Rising Bond Yields, and the Mortgage Rule Changes That Are Actually Working

by Simon Browning | Mar 7, 2026 | Mortgage Minute

Three things happened this week that directly affect Toronto mortgage holders. Here is what the data says and what it means for your situation. Toronto’s Condo Market Has Hit Another Low The GTA condo market extended its correction into 2026. Average prices are...
Toronto Condos, Rising Bond Yields, and the Mortgage Rule Changes That Are Actually Working

GDP Shrinks, Rates Hold, and Ontario Borrowers Are Getting Smarter at Renewal

by Simon Browning | Feb 27, 2026 | Mortgage Minute

Three things happened this week that directly affect Toronto mortgage holders. Here’s what the data says and what it means for your situation. Canada’s Economy Contracted in Q4 – But Rate Cuts Aren’t the Answer Canada’s real GDP shrank by...
Toronto Condos, Rising Bond Yields, and the Mortgage Rule Changes That Are Actually Working

The Stress Test Isn’t Going Away. Here’s What To Do About It.

by Simon Browning | Feb 20, 2026 | Mortgage Minute

Inflation is cooling. The stress test is staying. And Toronto’s housing market just hit a split we haven’t seen in years. Here are three developments affecting homeowners and buyers in the Greater Toronto Area this week. Inflation Is Cooling, But...
Toronto Condos, Rising Bond Yields, and the Mortgage Rule Changes That Are Actually Working

Renewal Relief, Auto Debt Reality, and the Toronto Condo Reset: Mortgage Minute February 13, 2026

by Simon Browning | Feb 13, 2026 | Mortgage Minute

The mortgage renewal crisis everyone predicted? It’s not happening. But something else is quietly limiting qualification capacity for Toronto buyers. Here’s your Mortgage Minute for February 13th, 2026. Three developments affecting homeowners and buyers in...
Toronto Condos, Rising Bond Yields, and the Mortgage Rule Changes That Are Actually Working

The average GTA home price just fell below one million dollars for the first time since 2021

by Simon Browning | Feb 6, 2026 | Mortgage Minute

The average GTA home price just fell below one million dollars for the first time since 2021. Welcome to this week’s Mortgage Minute. If you’re planning to buy, renew, or refinance in the Greater Toronto Area, here’s what you need to know. Topic One:...
Toronto Condos, Rising Bond Yields, and the Mortgage Rule Changes That Are Actually Working

Rate Freeze, Rent Deals, Appraisal Gaps: Mortgage Minute Jan 30:

by Simon Browning | Jan 30, 2026 | Mortgage Minute

Welcome to this week’s Mortgage Minute. If you’ve been holding off on buying or refinancing, waiting for interest rates to drop significantly, this update is for you. Let’s break down three critical developments affecting Toronto homebuyers and...
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