Residential Mortgage Delinquency Rate by Metro Area

January 6, 2026
Residential Mortgage Delinquency Rate by Metro Area

๐Ÿ Residential Mortgage Delinquency Rates in Canada's Six Largest Metro Areas (2012โ€“2025)

A snapshot of mortgage health across Canada's six largest metro areas shows that delinquencies remain very low overall.

๐Ÿ“Š Key observations:

  • ๐Ÿ”น Toronto: Reached its highest level in the past 13 years at 0.26% but still low
  • ๐Ÿ”น Montreal: Delinquency remains low at 0.16%, slightly above levels seen over the past four years
  • ๐Ÿ”น Vancouver: At a 9-year high of 0.18%, but well below 2012 levels
  • ๐Ÿ”น Calgary: At its lowest level in the past 13 years, likely supported by strong home price appreciation
  • ๐Ÿ”น Ottawaโ€“Gatineau: Highest level in five years, yet still low at 0.15%
  • ๐Ÿ”น Edmonton: Highest among the six at 0.29%, though still at its lowest level over the past 13 years

๐Ÿ“‰ Bottom line:

Mortgage delinquency rates across major Canadian cities remain low, while the upward trend in Toronto highlights evolving housing conditions in the country's largest market.

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