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Mortgage Renewals, Rising Unemployment, and the Pressure on Canadian Homeowners

As Canadian households brace for mortgage renewals at higher rates, a growing wave of financial pressure is rippling across the real estate market. Unemployment is rising, affordability is tightening, and banks are less willing to help.
September 22, 2025 by
Mortgage Renewals, Rising Unemployment, and the Pressure on Canadian Homeowners
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But where traditional lenders pull back, Lendworth steps forward—providing fast, flexible, equity-based lending solutions that help homeowners refinance, consolidate debt, and regain control.

🇨🇦 The Canadian Mortgage Crunch: What’s Happening?

A recent report by DBRS Morningstar reveals the rising pressure on Canada’s mortgage market:

  • Unemployment hit 7.1% in August 2025 (up from 6.7% a year prior)
  • Mortgage defaults are rising—23 bps in June, up from 19 bps last year
  • Household debt service ratios are at their highest in years due to renewals at much higher interest rates

Even with eight Bank of Canada rate cuts since June 2024, affordability hasn't recovered fast enough to offset the financial squeeze on many families.

🧾 Mortgage Renewals = Sticker Shock

Between 2024 and 2026, millions of Canadian mortgages will come up for renewal—many of which were originally signed during record-low interest rates.

Now? Homeowners are facing:

  • Payments hundreds (or thousands) higher per month
  • Declined renewals due to job loss, reduced income, or credit issues
  • Urgent refinancing needs to avoid forced sales

👉 For every 1% increase in mortgage rates, uninsured borrowers must spend 4% more of their income on housing. For insured borrowers, it’s even higher.

🛠️ How Lendworth Helps Borrowers Regain Control

At Lendworth, we offer equity-based mortgage solutions tailored to homeowners and investors who don’t fit the banks’ increasingly rigid boxes.

Our team specializes in:

First and second mortgages

Bridge financing

Mortgage renewals and refinancing

Private equity loans up to 80% LTV

Debt consolidation & investment capital

Whether you’re facing job uncertainty, need to refinance before maturity, or were turned down by your bank—we offer fast, flexible funding to help you weather the storm and move forward with confidence.

📍 Located in Vaughan and proudly serving homeowners across the GTA and Southern Ontario.

🔎 Why Borrowers Are Turning to Lendworth

Equity-Based Lending – We look at your property value, not just your credit score.

Quick Closings – In urgent situations, we can fund within days—not weeks.

Customized Terms – 6-month to 2-year terms, prepaid interest options, and more.

Investor-Backed Capital – As a registered Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC), our funds come from real investors—not deposit-taking banks.

🧠 What Borrowers Are Saying:

“When our renewal came up, our bank refused to renew due to my job loss. Lendworth got us approved in 48 hours and saved our home.”

Amanda R., Brampton homeowner

“I had equity but not the income to qualify. Lendworth refinanced my mortgage and allowed me to consolidate $80K in high-interest debt.”

Peter D., Toronto investor

🏠 Market Resilience, But Risks Remain

While average net worths remain strong ($1.08 million), and Canadian home equity sits at 73.7%, those numbers mean little if you can’t access financing when you need it most.

Lendworth helps unlock your equity and give you the breathing room to wait out the volatility—whether you're:

  • A homeowner facing renewal stress
  • A self-employed borrower with non-traditional income
  • An investor waiting for a sale or project milestone

📣 Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Banks are tightening. Renewals are rising. Job security is uncertain.

Now is the time to secure flexible financing, restructure your obligations, or prepare for future growth with Lendworth’s help.

📞 Call us today at (905) 597-1225

📧 Email: info@lendworth.ca

📍 Visit us: 10-8750 Jane Street, Vaughan, Ontario

🌐 Online: www.lendworth.ca

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