Highlights of the annual mortgage survey, bond yields, and the value of real estate agents

Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast

This episode covers highlights from the annual mortgage consumer survey, consistent renting periods before buying, and the importance of mortgage professionals. It also discusses real estate agents' value, Desjardins' stance on housing supply, a condo sold at a loss, bond yield rebounds, and new 30-year amortization policies. (0:00) Welcome and episode overview (0:45) Annual mortgage consumer survey highlights (1:14) Consistent renting periods before buying (1:42) Importance of mortgage professionals (3:26) Real estate agents' value in the home buying process (6:21) Desjardins' stance on increasing housing supply (7:04) Case study: Condominium sold at a significant loss (9:14) Rebound in Canadian bond yields (11:19) Impact of bond yields on fixed mortgage rates (13:08) New 30-year amortization policy for insured mortgages (20:27) Closing remarks and sign-off