Mortgage Stress Test Rate Drops to 4.94%

On Saturday, Scotiabank trimmed its posted 5-year fixed rate to 4.94%, putting the mode average of the Big 6 Banks’ 5-year posted rates—and hence the minimum stress test rate—at 4.94%.

Highlights:

• Compared to last week, buyers will need about 0.8% less income ($102,150 total) to afford the average-priced ($488,203) home in Canada, assuming 5% down, a 25-year amortization and no other debts.

• With the rate at 4.94%, a household making $100,000 a year with 5% down and no other debt can afford about a $4,000 larger mortgage.

One of my hobbies is blogging about mortgages, debt and government policy.  During the day I’m a MORTGAGE BROKER in Kelowna, BC!

Michael Huber
Huber Mortgage

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