Mortgage Blog

Every post from the Mortgages for Less team: mortgage rates, the Bank of Canada, Alberta housing, lender news and real client stories.

April 11, 2024
BoC Keeps Rates The Same. Still On Target For June Rate Cut
Navigating the Waves of Canadian Mortgage Rates in 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of Canadian finance, staying informed about mortgage
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March 6, 2024
Mortgage Minute 31: Hints For Rate Drops Coming
Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 5% It was widely expected that the Bank of
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February 14, 2024
A Valentines Day Reprieve to Rates
Insight into the bond market's Valentine's Day recovery, BoC's policy shift, and anticipation for crucial US economic data impacting yields.
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February 9, 2024
Video: Calgary’s Real Estate Inventory Crunch
The Calgary Real Estate Market: An Insightful Analysis for February 2024 Today we're diving into the Calgary market's performance in
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February 9, 2024
The January Employment Report: What It Means for Canada’s Economic Outlook
An Unexpected Twist The latest employment report for January has turned heads and sparked a flurry of recalculations among bond
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February 5, 2024
A Closer Look at the Extended Foreign Buyer Ban
Strengthening Housing Affordability in Canada: A Closer Look at the Extended Foreign Buyer Ban The Canadian federal government, in a
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February 2, 2024
Demystifying Home Appraisals in Calgary’s Dynamic Real Estate Market
A Deep Dive with Industry Experts Bryon Howard and Josh TaggThe real estate market in Calgary is experiencing an unprecedented
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February 1, 2024
Canada’s Housing Market For January: A Glimpse into 2024
As we embark on a new year, the Canadian housing and mortgage landscape is showing signs of significant transformation. This
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February 1, 2024
Bank of Canada’s Rate Cut Predictions and Economic Outlook
Despite the Bank of Canada's resistance to aggressive rate cut forecasts, the consensus among leading economists and analysts is leaning
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