This is why variable mortgage holders take on a bit more
risk over the term of their mortgage and should watch the Bank of Canada announcements.
Not exact matches
Study participants were asked five questions covering aspects
of economics and finance encountered in everyday life, such as compound interest, inflation, principles relating to
risk and diversification, the relationship between bond prices and interest rates, and the impact that a shorter
term can have on total interest payments
over the life
of a
mortgage.
For example, if you only have 10 - 15 years left on your
mortgage or if you have a 15 - year old child who will be out
of college in 10 years then having a 10, or a 15 - year
term policy may be most beneficial for the time being since your highest
risk years will be
over in 10 - 15 years.
«Financial
risk tolerance refers to the capacity
of a household to comfortably afford
mortgage payments, even if their rate increases
over the
term of their
mortgage.