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For a conventional (uninsured) mortgage, what is the current standard for the qualifying rate (stress test) as prescribed by OSFI?

As per OSFI Guideline B-20, for uninsured mortgages, the qualifying rate is the greater of the mortgage contract rate plus two percentage points or 5.25%. This

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Question: For a conventional (uninsured) mortgage, what is the current standard for the qualifying rate (stress test) as prescribed by OSFI?

Answer options:

  • The contract rate + 2%
  • The Bank of Canada's overnight rate ✅ The greater of the mortgage contract rate or 5.25%
  • The prime rate offered by the lender

Correct answer: The greater of the mortgage contract rate or 5.25%

Explanation: As per OSFI Guideline B-20, for uninsured mortgages, the qualifying rate is the greater of the mortgage contract rate plus two percentage points or 5.25%. This ensures that borrowers are stress-tested against a minimum benchmark rate.

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