Market Size of Canada Home Equity Lending Industry
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2020 - 2022 |
| CAGR | > 5.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Home Equity Lending in Canada Market Analysis
Housing prices in Canada have increased in the past 4 to 6 years, after a long period of Stagnation. This rise, while moderate in comparison to those seen in other countries, has been fuelled by increased mortgage debt.
Since the pandemic, around 16% of mortgages in Canada have been deferred, and 40% could not pay due to a pandemic-related decline in household income. Arrears rates of expired deferrals are below rates that prevailed before the COVID19 pandemic. Of expired deferrals that are at least 30 days behind in payment, installments loans and auto loans among renters have the highest rates of arrears.
Higher real estate values and the lowering of regulatory restrictions are encouraging Canadians to use their homes as collateral for loans. In February 2022, the seasonally adjusted balance of home equity lines of credit increased 1% to USD 128 billion. Residential mortgage debt accounts for 74% of all household debt in Canada, which helps to build net worth, whereas lines of credit account for 16% and credit card debt accounts for 4%.
New mortgage rules have been implemented in 2022, making it more difficult for Canadians to access their home equity via traditional methods. These requirements also came with increased interest rates, making it more difficult than ever to qualify for a home equity line of credit solutions. One of the changes is that Canadians now must be able to pay off their home equity line of credit within 25 years under the new rules.
