Canadian households are struggling to manage their astronomical debt loans. That’s the warning from credit rating agency Equifax Canada, who noted a surge in both mortgage and non-mortgage credit delinquencies in Q4 2023. The issue is emphasized in pricey BC and Ontario, especially when it comes to young adults. Canadian Mortgage Delinquency Rates Are Climbing […]
Canadian mortgage payments were seeing double-digit growth before rate increases, as real estate prices surged.
Canadian real estate is starting to see the first sign of stress from higher interest, and normalized demand. Canadian mortgage lenders are beginning to write off larger mortgages in Q3 2022—the largest in nearly a decade. Credit bureau data shows this isn’t a problem yet, as the share of mortgages written off continues to fall. […]
One of Canada’s top credit bureaus warned of higher delinquencies in 2019, and here they are. Equifax numbers show consumer delinquencies are on the rise in Q1 2019. The move was expected by the firm, which stated in the previous quarter, that 2019 would see higher levels. The overall rates remain relatively low, however credit […]
