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The Latest COVID-19 Mortgage News: Toronto Real Estate Sales Plunge 37% + MORE Apr 1st
New data suggests homes sales in Toronto dropped 37% last week compared to the same time last year, according to Realosophy Realty. The firm also says cancelled listings jumped by 27% as thousands of Canadians now find themselves out of work, putting into question the near-term future of Canada̵.... More »
The best five-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada 2022 + MORE Dec 10th
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Canada faces $400 mortgage payment spike: How banks are preparing for the renewal storm + MORE Oct 31st
With nearly half of mortgages set to reset by 2026, Canada’s banks say strong borrower equity and falling rates will cushion households, even as arrears edge higher and affordability remains strained..... More »
The Latest COVID-19 Mortgage Developments: Rates on the Rise + MORE Mar 23rd
Mortgage Rates Rising Rapidly Canada’s Real Estate Market Faces Uncertainty Call to End to Open Houses Mortgage Payment Deferral Challenges Filogix’s Expert Victim of Ransomware Attack Mortgage Rates on the Rise Banks and other mortgage lenders have been frantically raising rates since last week.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: BoC Sees Early Signs of Housing Overheating, but Will Keep Rates Low for Now Feb 27th
Fixed rates may be heading higher, but variable-rate holders can rest assured their rates won’t be going up just yet, at least according to Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. During a speech on Canada’s labour market, Macklem said monetary policy will need to continue to provide stimu.... More »
Looking Beyond the Big Banks: How Playing the Mortgage Field Could Save You Thousands
– ratesupermarket.ca
When it comes to your mortgage, there’s no need to settle for the most obvious options. When the time comes to buy a house, most Canadians rely on only the ‘big six’ banks to find a competitive interest rate. An HSBC study from last year shows Canadians are among the least likely to say they’ve looked around for a better mortgage. But just as you wouldn’t buy the first house you saw, you shouldn’t stick with your family-legacy bank at mortgage time ‘just because.’
Our research at Ratesupermarket.ca shows that alternatives to Canada’s ‘big six’ banks often offer much lower mortgage rates. These alternatives can include brokers and small lenders, many of whom are often more competitive.
For example, looking at a five-year fixed mortgage in the Toronto market and using Ratesupermarket’s online mortgage comparison tool, Sigma Mortgage (a team of mortgage brokers) is offering a 3.29 per cent interest rate, while an alternative bank, such as Tangerine, offers 3…
