Key Findings from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation 2012 Mortgage Consumer survey Consumers are looking more to the Internet for mortgage information and use of social media is also growing Recent buyers continue to rely heavily on mortgage professionals and others for advice and information on a range of mortgage related topics terms of share and loyalty mortgage sooner improvement consumers and have some unique needs Recent buyers are exploring their mortgage options and are actively engaged in the mortgage process Mortgage brokers and lenders both continue to do well in Post transaction follow-up continues to be an important factor driving client satisfaction and potential future business Recent buyers report taking actions to pay down their While there are positive indicators regarding the financial literacy of recent buyers, there is room for First-time buyers differ from other mortgage To read the entire survey, please visit www.cmhc.ca/2012survey

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