Homeownership

The 2011 Winter Metropolitan Condo Outlook: Canada

Winter 2011

This report from The Conference Board of Canada and Genworth Financial Canada offers an in-depth analysis of the condominium market for eight large Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs). The main goal of this publication is to analyze the recent trends in the condo market in each of the eight CMAs, as well as where each of the eight markets is heading over the next five years.

The International Mortgage Trends Report by Genworth Financial, with independent research conducted by RFI, is a new global survey of current and aspiring homebuyers aimed at gaining local insight into key world markets. More than 9,000 respondents across five continents in eight countries were interviewed.

A Better Way to Homeownership: Canada

Spring 2011

A Better Way to Homeownership is a semi-annual publication that promises to help you with homebuying basics such as understanding your down payment options, maintaining good credit and staying on budget.

Streets Ahead: Genworth Homebuyer Confidence Index for Australia

March 2011

Streets Ahead is a report by Genworth into the current and historical levels of confidence among Australian homebuyers and aspirational borrowers, based on surveys of more than 12,000 Australians between 2005 and 2010.

Job Loss Protection

2011

The Job Loss Protection brochure describes a benefit purchased by Genworth that can pay a qualifying borrower’s mortgage up to $2,000 a month for up to six months, with a maximum of three monthly payments per job loss occurrence after they involuntarily lose their job.

Home Grown: Mortgage Industry Perspectives for Australia

November 2010

Mortgage Industry Perspectives is a report by Genworth Financial, revealing the findings of one of the most comprehensive industry surveys undertaken in the Australian mortgage market.

The Financial Barriers to Homeownership in the United Kingdom

October 2010

The collapse in the availability of mortgages requiring only a small deposit is now the largest single barrier facing people aspiring to home ownership. This paper examines the extent and characteristics of this new market barrier, and indicates policy options that could help to restore the ability of first time buyers to become home owners without having to provide a substantial deposit.

The Autumn 2010 Metropolitan Housing Outlook: Canada

Fall 2010

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the housing market at the national, provincial, and metropolitan levels. Covering a wide range of housing market statistics, such as interest rates, housing starts, mortgage approvals, and home prices, this report connects the economy with housing market activity. It also provides insights into the financial situation of consumers.

Genworth Financial Canada: First-Time Homebuyer's Monitor

May 2010

The Genworth Financial Canada First-Time Homebuyer’s Monitor measures both the financial and psychological factors of homeownership and provides insights into the link between homeownership and personal fulfillment. The national survey of 2,521 Canadians was conducted between April 24 and May 4.

Restore the Dream: United States

May 2009

Genworth U.S. Mortgage Insurance is constantly compiling and studying vast amounts of economic data, which helps guide our prudent decisions in home loan underwriting. As a public service, we are making this information available to keep you informed on the latest housing market issues.

As the financial crisis continues, many homeowners across Europe are struggling to meet their mortgage obligations and many may well end up relying on support from government schemes. In the report, we examine exactly what support is available in the UK, Ireland, Spain and Italy.

The 2007 Irish Mortgage Market

September 2007

This report reviews the development of the Irish housing market and the consequent growth in the mortgage market in 2007. It examines future prospects for the mortgage market and highlights where the key vulnerabilities in the system might be in the event of an unanticipated economic or financial shock. It also examines the nature of ‘mortgage insurance’ and highlights the clear role that it could play in the future evolution of the market.

Homeownership Education Tools: Canada

These interactive tools from the Genworth Financial Canada Homeownership Education Site help ease the process of home-buying for Canadians and help to answer any questions along the way.