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    April 27, 20268 min read

    Canadian Debt-to-Income Hits 177.2% as Borrower Risks Mount in 2026

    Rising household debt outpaces wage growth while mortgage stress deepens across major markets

    Canadian household debt-to-income ratio climbed to 177.2% in Q4 2025, marking another quarterly increase as total household debt reached $3.23 trillion by February 2026. Mortgage borrowing accelerated to $28.7 billion in Q4 2025, up from $26.8 billion in Q3, while disposable income grew just 0.6%. Housing affordability deteriorated in 10 of 13 major markets during March 2026, with the national average home price hitting $673,084. Despite easing debt service ratios providing temporary relief, the structural imbalance between debt accumulation and income growth signals heightened vulnerability for Canadian borrowers heading deeper into 2026.

    Household Debt-to-Income Ratio

    177.2%

    +0.9pp from Q3

    Total Household Debt

    $3.23 trillion

    +4.5% YoY

    Q4 Mortgage Borrowing

    $28.7 billion

    +$1.9B from Q3

    National Average Home Price

    $673,084

    March 2026

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