Interest rates: The current environment
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81%
of mortgage consumers are impacted or anticipate being impacted by the rise of mortgage interest rates
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36%
of homebuyers said the rise in mortgage interest rates changed their buying timeline
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42%
of mortgage consumers faced difficulties maintaining certain debt payments, including mortgage payments
Saving for a down payment: What it takes for homebuyers
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30%
of homebuyers received a partial or full gift for their down payment
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32%
of buyers who received a gift wouldn't have been able to purchase a home that meets their needs without a monetary gift
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12%
of homebuyers used the savings from within a tax-free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) as a down payment source
The mortgage professional experience in numbers
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48%
relied on a broker to manage their mortgage negotiations
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72%
were satisfied with their broker experience
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47%
arranged their mortgage through a bank or financial institution
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75%
were satisfied with their lender experience
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41%
used their mortgage professional due to previous good service
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34%
of buyers feel that realtors are most valuable during homebuying process
Making choices for greener homes
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57%
of homebuyers state that energy efficiency was an important factor in their home purchasing decision
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93%
of those who did energy efficient renovations are satisfied with the results of their renovations
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68%
of those who did energy efficient renovations saw savings in their energy/electricity bills