Household debt among young people a big problem
Poloz calls it an important weak spot in the country’s financial system
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How the new 10% minimum down payment works
We crunched the numbers to figure out the new graduated system for homes over $500,000
Feds raise minimum down payment for homes over $500K
Homebuyers will have to put down 10% to qualify for CMHC mortgage insurance
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Ottawa should consider steps to cool mortgage borrowing
C.D. Howe Institute recommends suggestions
Prepare for a 10% minimum down payment
Will stiffer rules help cool the red-hot Toronto and Vancouver housing markets?
Canadians feel priced out of their own neighbourhoods
38% of Canadian homeowners felt that housing in their area is unaffordable
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A better way to think about debt
Forget everything you thought you knew about good debt vs. bad debt