Mortgage Insurance - Good News For Home Buyers
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Mortgage Insurance: Good News for Home Buyers
Summary
Despite a 10% rise in Canadian home prices, there's promising news for those looking to make homeownership more affordable. This development is especially beneficial for buyers financing 80% to 100% of their home's cost.Updates in Mortgage Insurance
Many buyers struggle to provide a 25% down payment and end up paying hefty amounts for mortgage life insurance. The mortgage brokerage Invis reports that by the end of September, 42% of buyers fell into this category.
Key Changes:
Invis highlights the impact of competition and risk-based pricing for buyers borrowing 100% of a home's purchase price. Significant updates for those with high-ratio insured mortgages include:- Mandatory Mortgage Insurance: Required if your down payment is less than 20%.
- Risk-Based Pricing: Insurers now consider credit scores, potentially lowering insurance costs. This approach aligns with practices in other insurance sectors.
The increased competition in mortgage insurance has introduced new players beyond the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Genworth Financial.
Impact on Mortgage Insurance Buying
Genworth's decision to allow borrowing up to 95% to 100% at 3.75% was met by AIG United Guaranty's offer of a similar deal at 3.70%.
Future Outlook:
Could the trend of rewarding responsible borrowers grow in the mortgage insurance sector? Besides a potential drop in house prices, increased competition among insurers may offer the best path to improved affordability for home buyers.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Mortgage Insurance - Good News For Home Buyers.
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