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Lower mortgage rates in Canada raise how much you can qualify for, and Canada's federal stress test moves with your contract rate, so as rates
A slight majority of Canadian homebuyers — 52% in CMHC’s January 2026 Mortgage Consumer Survey — paid the maximum they could afford, down from 58%
Yes, most Canadians can still afford a home in 2026 — but qualifying income requirements remain near historic highs. The average Canadian household typically needs