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Ontario Mortgage Delinquency Soars to Record High

2/26/2025

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Ontario's mortgage delinquency rate surged to 0.22% in Q4 2024, the highest in Canada.
Over 11,000 mortgages missed payments, nearly tripling the 2022 figure.
Rising borrowing costs and higher loan balances are burdening homeowners, with payment increases exceeding $150.
The financial gap is expanding, impacting younger and lower-income individuals disproportionately.
One million mortgages will renew in 2025, potentially escalating financial challenges.

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Story summary

Ontario's mortgage delinquency rate surged to 0.22% in Q4 2024, the highest in Canada.
Over 11,000 mortgages missed payments, nearly tripling the 2022 figure.
Rising borrowing costs and higher loan balances are burdening homeowners, with payment increases exceeding $150.
The financial gap is expanding, impacting younger and lower-income individuals disproportionately.
One million mortgages will renew in 2025, potentially escalating financial challenges.