U.S. debt default would put homebuyers in a ‘deep freeze,’ Zillow says – MarketWatch

Zillow says a U.S. debt default would put the housing market in a ‘deep freeze.’
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‘Pretty cheap money’: Canadian mortgage rates falling to their lowest level in 2 years

House prices may be as high as ever in many parts of the country, but Canadian homebuyers are being offered some of the lowest mortgage rates seen in years as lenders battle to drum up new business.
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CMHC CEO defends mortgage stress test changes amid calls for loosening rules – BNN Bloomberg

CMHC CEO defends mortgage stress test changes amid calls for loosening rules – BNN Bloomberg
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