Watchdog Unveils Guidelines to Support Mortgage-Holders Under Financial Stress

Watchdog Unveils Guidelines to Support Mortgage-Holders Under Financial Stress
A person walks past multiple for-sale and sold real estate signs in Mississauga, Ont., on May 24, 2023. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
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Canada’s financial consumer watchdog is warning lenders not to take advantage of mortgage holders who are facing severe financial stress as interest rates and the cost of living rise.

In guidelines released Wednesday, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada said financial institutions need to help provide support to consumers who are facing rising mortgage payments.