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5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends + MORE Jul 31st
These days, being a home owner with a mortgage can feel like you’ve ordered the chicken dinner before realizing there was a steak special. You orchestrate a last-minute switch before your meal arrives, and it’s only once your overcooked steak is served that you know you’ve made a mistake.
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What New Year’s credit deals promise—and why you should be wary Jan 17th
January is for fresh starts, but too many Canadians are held back by last year’s overspending. Lenders know about new year’s debt-hangovers, so you may be seeing more credit offers in your inbox—but be wary. Used incorrectly, that deal on a balance transfer or sign-up bonus could get you into .... More »
How new mortgage brokers are overcoming the challenges of today’s high-rate environment Jan 24th
It's no secret that the current high-rate environment has been challenging for mortgage borrowers and mortgage professionals alike..... More »
Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement? + MORE Sep 2nd
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We are a blended family. My husband, at 50 years old, owns a home with a $330,000 variable-rate mortgage. He rents it out for $3,400 per month, which covers the mortgage plus about $1,000. He’s also maxed out his $50,000 line of credit. He has $200,000 in an RRSP and has a company p.... More »
Latest in mortgage news: Mortgage rates keep surging higher + MORE Sep 29th
Mortgage providers across the country have been busy raising rates over the past week, and it could continue next week with as bond yields continue to rise..... More »
The BoC Turns Dovish: What It Means for Mortgage Rates
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Expectations for future interest rate hikes fell even further following yesterday’s Bank of Canada rate decision. Up until now, BoC Governor Stephen Poloz had repeated that the overnight rate—currently at 1.75%—would need to reach the Bank’s “neutral range” target of 2.5-3.5%. That implied a minimum of three more rate hikes over the next couple of […]
The housing agency said Friday the annual pace of housing starts slowed in February as higher mortgage rates and other economic conditions soften demand. Economists had expected an annual pace of 205,000 for the month but instead fell to 173,153 units.
