Briefing Paper - New OSFI Mortgage Rules
Oct 19, 2017
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As of January 1, 2018, the OSFI is introducing tighter restrictions for mortgage applicants with 20% (or more) down payments.Click herefor a brief primer on the OSFI, the upcoming rule change, and what implications it could have for households and the broader market.
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