The Wise Old Owl Podcast
Focused on personal financial literacy and discussion of topics related to real estate investment, home financing and wealth building with a casual and professional approach to expose opportunities and deal with misconceptions in the marketplace.
The Wise Old Owl Podcast
The Mortgage Stress Test is Failing Canadians
In Canada, the mortgage stress test—brought in to protect homeowners—is now punishing them. It’s hijacked the very foundation of Canadian lending: the Five C’s of Credit (Character, Capacity, Capital, Credit, Collateral). Today, none of that matters. One algorithm decides your future. Welcome to 2025: Where the “Computer says NO.” This week, Vince exposes how the OSFI stress test and Bank of Canada policies are trapping responsible Canadians in Mortgage Jail — forcing them into alternative lenders, higher rates, and costly fees… even when they can afford the payments.
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