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How many people are over their head in mortgage debt?  The Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals asked that question of two thousand and eighteen Canadians across Canada, weighted to representative proportions in terms of home ownership and mortgage status within each region.  The results show stark contrast, while 83% of Canadian mortgage holders are comfortable with the loan to value ratio of their mortgage; 89% think their neighbour has too much debt.  The average Canadian homeowner holds a 70% equity stake in their home compared with just 45% among American homeowners.

There is a general nervousness around the housing market that our historically low rates may lead to a default risk should rates climb, yet when asked, 80% said they could handle an increase in their monthly mortgage of at least $200 per month.  74% said they didn’t regret taking on the size of mortgage they did.

Over the past year nearly one third of mortgage holders (32%) tell us they paid more into their mortgage than they required.  While 55+ mortgage holders appear to be slightly more comfortable paying their mortgage on schedule (just 23% accelerated payments last year), both young and middle aged look to be more aggressive in shortening the life of their mortgage (33% accelerated pay down among 18-34 year old mortgage holders, 34% among 35-54).

Canadians are being prudent with their mortgage, 70% say they could weather a downturn in the housing market.  Data suggests that Canadians may choose a longer amortization in order to maintain a current lifestyle and provide them with a buffer should their financial situation change, but they have very real intentions of paying their mortgages off more quickly.

The data provided in this survey shows that most Canadians are in very good shape on their mortgages, but all the negative predictions make them wonder how their neighbour is doing.

Gregg Hart

Owner/Managing Broker

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