Tariffs cloud housing and mortgage outlook, CMHC rule change, Mortgage fraud updates

Trump's tariff war could pummel Canadian homebuilding and housing affordability View web version | Forward to a colleague 06 March 2025 Top News Trump's tariff war could pummel Canadian homebuilding and housing affordability The construction outlook is clouding – and urgent federal and provincial action may be needed GTA home sales hit hard as economic chaos halts buyer momentum Economic instability drives Toronto's steepest home sales drop in nearly four years We hope to see you on March 18th Register now for the Canadian Mortgage Summit on March 18th Canadian Mortgage Professional Tariffs put Canada's housing market recovery in jeopardy Economic tensions could further weaken homebuyer demand and disrupt development projects CMHC's mortgage rule change leaves builders and investors in limbo Amendment could cast doubt over planned housing projects, critics say Fewer mortgage fraud cases in 2024 But rising rates and homebuyer demand could bring them back up, Equifax Canada says Trump reportedly considering further tariff exemptions on Canada US cabinet member says 'everything is on the table' in negotiations International News US mortgage rates dip, fueling application surge despite economic chaos Refinance applications boomed last week and rates are continuing to tick lower – but could Trump's tariffs cloud the outlook? First-time buyer mortgage costs surge over past five years Affordability remains a challenge despite wage growth outpacing property prices Major banks hunker down as Cyclone Alfred looms Disaster-relief packages activated for at-risk customers Orr steps down as RBNZ governor Transition plans are now in place CMPTV Empowering brokers: The transformative MCAN Icon Program Find out how a holistic approach can empower brokers to elevate client relationships, community connections and business growth Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

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