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With over 749,607 residents, Winnipeg is home to more than half of Manitoba's population. Winnipeggers enjoy relatively low housing costs compared to other provinces, putting them in the driver’s seat when they’re shopping for a loan.
Conventional vs. high-ratio mortgages: which is cheaper?
If you’re new to the world of mortgages, you’re probably unaware that there are two different types: high-ratio and conventional mortgages.
Conventional 5-year fixed mortgage rates vs. high ratio 5-year fixed mortgage rates in Manitoba
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Fixed rate vs. variable rate mortgages: which is cheaper?
You should compare mortgage rates in Winnipeg before shopping for a home. That will help give you an idea of what you can afford if you qualify for the lowest mortgage rates in Winnipeg. You’ll also need to decide if you want a fixed or a variable rate mortgage.
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After peaking in mid-2022, Winnipeg's housing market shows signs of cooling off following several rate increases by the Bank of Canada.
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Housing sales for the first half of 2023 were well below the record years of 2021 and 2022.
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In Manitoba, transferees are required to pay land transfer tax, as well as a registration fee upon registration of transfer of title.
Land transfer tax is calculated based on the market value of a property on the date of registration of a transfer of title. It is calculated as follows:
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