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  • May 30, 2023

    Recent weeks have witnessed a surge in mortgage rates at various lenders, including several of the Big-5 Banks in Canada, as the Government of Canada's 5-year bond yield experiences a significant increase. This rise in bond yields, currently at a 14-month high of 3.58%, has prompted mortgage rate hikes, primarily targeting shorter terms. The shifting…

  • May 29, 2023

    The recent uptick in Canada's annual inflation rate has sparked a debate among economists regarding whether the Bank of Canada should raise interest rates once again. While some experts caution against premature rate increases, Scotiabank's chief economist suggests that the central bank should take immediate action to address potential inflation risks. Jean-François Perrault, Chief Economist…

  • May 26, 2023

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  • May 23, 2023

    In a surprising turn of events, the Canadian housing market is experiencing a shortage of new home listings, with homeowners showing reluctance to sell their properties. This has led to a surge in home prices, leaving potential buyers facing limited options and entering bidding wars. While there may be multiple factors at play, one significant…

  • May 17, 2023

    After a period of uncertainty caused largely by the Bank of Canada raising its rate by more than 3%, it seems the housing markets in Canada are finding their footing once again.

  • April 14, 2023

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  • January 25, 2023

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  • December 16, 2022

    It is a common understanding that taking a 5-year variable rate mortgage nearly always costs less when compared to a 5-year fixed rate mortgage.  Usually, the variable rate at the start of a mortgage term is LOWER than the fixed rate at the same time. That helps make the choice easier. 

  • December 7, 2022

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    Canadians are Abandoning the Usual 5-year Mortgage Terms

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    Mortgage Minute 23: It’s heating up in Calgary

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  • Mortgage Minute 22: The Bank of Canada’s Final Rate Increase

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  • Mortgage Minute 20: Bank of Canada Raises Rates for the Last Time in 2022

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