Tag: 40-year mortgages Canada
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Canadians Would Pay 75% More Interest With 40-Year Mortgages, Says PBO

Canada is once again debating longer mortgage amortizations as a way to fix housing affordability. But a new analysis from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) warns the idea may create more problems than it solves. While a 40-year mortgage lowers monthly payments, borrowers end up paying 75% more interest over the life of the loan. The report…