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We surveyed over 4K recent mortgage consumers across Canada to better understand how they feel about their mortgage and uncover homebuying trends. Find out what they said: cmhcschl.ca/F4Iv50YZKOZ

April #HousingStarts trend rose 3.2%, with SAAR activity up 17% month over month and 6% year to date. Volatility remains high and market headwinds persist, but new building permit + pipeline data now offers a fuller view of builder sentiment. 📊 cmhcschl.ca/Msj250YZyAm

🎧 New In-House episode out now! CMHC’s Deputy Chief Economist joins us to break down the Spring 2026 mortgage report — renewals, rising variable rates, delinquencies, and the key risks heading into 2026. 🎧 Listen → youtu.be/yBBPth7-XDQ #MortgageTrends #CanadaHousing

Canada’s mortgage market is shifting. 2025 = renewals. 2026 = rising risk. • 42% variable-rate uptake • Insured lending expanding • Delinquencies climbing The renewal peak is fading. The pressure is building. 🔗 cmhcschl.ca/mPvE50YWzLq #MortgageTrends #CanadaHousing

Does new housing make the rental market more affordable? New supply ultimately benefits lower income renters — even when built at higher price points. Learn more in our research insight: cmhcschl.ca/Gcrq50YWlhn

🏘️ Better housing insights start with better data. #Census2026 responses help CMHC understand housing challenges, affordability, and long-term economic and demographic trends affecting Canadians. ✅ Be counted. Respond to the Census by May 12.

Take a look at the mortgage loan insurance available for financing factory-built homes and modular construction, supporting homebuyers and multi-unit rental housing. CMHC Prefab Plus: cmhcschl.ca/rMqP50YW7Un Modular Rental Housing Construction: cmhcschl.ca/OE8650YW7Um

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available online. Read it here: ow.ly/G49b50YS62S

Want to hear what we’ve achieved this past year and how our work is benefiting Canadians? Our Annual Public Meeting recording is now available: cmhcschl.ca/b4SO50YS5S1

✔️Investing in new building technologies ✔️Accelerating over $7 billion in low-cost financing to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ✔️Boosting housing supply across Canada ow.ly/xIkt50YRlNr

The #SpringUpdate outlines the plan to increase housing supply, lower costs, and make it easier to afford a home. This includes: ✔️Cutting red tape to build homes faster ✔️Supporting innovation in construction ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The Spring Economic Update advances our plan to build the major infrastructure and projects that connect our economy, more homes, and safer and stronger communities. ow.ly/g3HL50YRk44

#Reminder: Minister Champagne will deliver the Spring Economic Update today at 4pm.

🚨 New CMHC Insight: Tighter Land-Use Regulations Linked to 14% Jump in Home Prices Our new analysis shows restrictive regulations don’t just slow housing supply — they directly push prices higher. More evidence that process matters. 🔗 Full insight: ow.ly/U4n050YKoHA

Building permits give an early read on market sentiment and what lies ahead for construction. Permits in big cities are declining, and history shows starts follow. CMHC’s new analysis shows what to expect for 2026 and beyond. ➡️ ow.ly/G5Yj50YKotw #HousingSupply

March #HousingStarts dipped 2.9%, but actual starts rose 10% y/y—early strength in BC, ON and QC. New data on non-market housing adds a clearer view of affordable supply. Additional data on building permits show what’s next in the housing pipeline. ow.ly/3qRz50YKsKe

Will helping more Canadians buy homes actually make housing more affordable? Without more supply, prices could go up for everyone. New CMHC modeling shows how demand-side policies can fall short and what it really takes to make them work. cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/observer/20…

Construction is holding steady, but headwinds persist. 📈 February SAAR up 4.5% MoM 📊 Actual starts up 10% YoY 📉 6-month trend essentially flat — but economic uncertainty & high costs keep new supply under pressure. #HousingStarts #HousingMarket cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professiona…

🎙️Housing Supply in 2025: Relief Today, Risk Tomorrow?🎙 Join our Deputy Chief Economist Tania Bourassa-Ochoa to explore key findings from our recent Housing Supply Report. 🎧 Listen now ⤵️ ow.ly/3kza50YqtsG

📊 Canada’s housing supply was up in 2025, but risks are building beneath the surface. Pressures could mean lower starts from 2026–2028. 📘 Get the full story in our latest Housing Supply Report. 👉ow.ly/94aC50YqqcO