Janet Boyle

Senior Vice President of Home Equity Finance, RBC, Royal Bank of Canada

Search every verified Janet Boyle interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Janet Boyle, senior vice president of home equity finance at RBC, appeared on BNN Bloomberg on November 2, 2026, to discuss the findings of the company's 2026 home ownership poll. During the interview, she highlighted that over 50% of prospective homebuyers planned to purchase a home with a family member, noting a growing willingness among parents to sell their current homes and move in with their children to help them achieve homeownership. Boyle stated that this type of shared living arrangement is not for everyone, but she observed more Canadians and RBC clients exploring it as a means for their children to enter the housing market. Boyle also addressed how buyers are re-evaluating the concept of a first home, with some seeking properties that can support multiple family members or accommodate longer residency, such as homes in specific neighborhoods or school districts. She attributed this shift to external factors including geopolitical situations, inflation, cost of living, and employment confidence. According to the poll, respondents were evenly split on whether to enter the market now or wait for potential price drops, and Boyle noted that the average age of first-time homebuyers among current homeowners has risen from 29 to 41, with people saving longer and taking more time to make purchasing decisions.