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Old 02-27-2014, 12:20 PM   #2034
godwin
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I think it is a step in the right direction.. They are trying to prick the bubble without bursting it too quickly.

The incentive is to make people save more to pay up front rather than participate as quick as you can on shaky financial ground. Besides it is the 4th year of TFSA (at a market low point too), people who are really saving (at least 20k), should have made plenty from that by now, even if they are risky the funds should be able to cover it.

Remember CMHC is basically the tax payer, any rule to tighten / secure it is a good thing for everyone.

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Originally Posted by sonick View Post
CMHC may alter mortgage insurance terms Friday - Business - CBC News

Speculations say it might be change (i.e. increase) in mortgage insurance terms, which would make it more difficult for first-time home buyers with < 20% down to buy a home.

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