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Bond yields are back on the rise. Will fixed mortgage rates follow? + MORE Jul 27th
Bond yields are back on the rise this week, which observers say could keep upward pressure on fixed mortgage rates if the trend continues..... More »
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in April up from March May 18th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts for April rose 17% compared with March..... More »
The State of the Residential Mortgage Market: 2021 Mar 26th
Despite the headwinds of a global pandemic, Canadians’ interest in real estate and the resulting rise in prices took even the most seasoned experts by surprise. This, of course, had major implications for the mortgage market. Mortgage Professionals Canada’s Annual State of the Residentia.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: June 23, 2024 + MORE Jun 23rd
Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
We’re building more houses—and prices are down!
On Monday, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation announce.... More »
What’s the best way of using your home equity during retirement? + MORE Nov 10th
Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject - one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
High Mortgage Volumes Helped Drive Q3 Results for First National And Equitable Bank - canadianmortgagetrends.comStrong mortgage volumes throughout the year helpe.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: Newton to Provide Free TransUnion Access to its 6,000+ Velocity Users
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Starting today, the more than 6,000 mortgage brokers who use the Velocity mortgage operating system will gain free access to TransUnion credit reports for the remainder of the year. The offer is part of a campaign by Newton Connectivity Systems, which operates Velocity, to encourage greater diversification in the use of credit bureaus. With Equifax as the dominant player in the broker space, and undergoing a number of its own changes related to report layout, pricing and lender credentialling, Newton […]
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