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Why a 30-Year Mortgage Amortization May Cost Canadian Homebuyers More in the Long Run

  • The new 30-year amortization policy lowers monthly payments but significantly raises total interest costs, extending financial obligations into retirement.
  • Mortgage experts warn that while it enables first-time homebuyers, the long-term interest increase benefits banks and developers more than buyers.
  • Advocates suggest tax-deductible mortgage interest could offset these costs, as done in the U.S.