Obtaining a mortgage or secured line of credit in Canada at the best rates is often a daunting task. We can help! Read the articles below for more info.
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Why are mortgages so expensive in Canada? + MORE Nov 21st
Canada’s mortgage market has now absorbed four Bank of Canada (BoC) rate cuts, and house hunters are feeling the effects. The latest housing affordability data compiled by Ratehub.ca finds that lower mortgage rates made it easier to purchase a property in nearly every major Canadian housing marke.... More »
Latest in mortgage news: Borrowers must adapt to ‘new normal’ of higher rates, says Macklem + MORE Jun 17th
Interest rates may slowly start to be easing around the world, but they won't be returning to pandemic levels and borrowers will need to adjust accordingly..... More »
First National’s Q3 earnings “exceed expectations” on strong mortgage originations + MORE Nov 4th
Against a challenging economic backdrop, First National managed to outperform in the third quarter thanks in part to continued strong mortgage originations..... More »
Ottawa to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages on new homes + MORE Apr 12th
Some advocates are praising Ottawa’s move to lengthen the amortization period on insured mortgages for certain home buyers, but say expanding the policy to all Canadians would help make home ownership more affordable.
Speaking in Toronto on Thursday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced.... More »
How high will interest rates go in Canada? Could they reach double digits? Jul 30th
We’re in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis—with sky-high grocery prices and mortgage rates that would have been inconceivable 18 months ago. To fight inflation, the Bank of Canada (BoC) has increased the policy interest rate by a total of 475 basis points (4.75%) since March 2022 (a basis.... More »
Online-only mortgage services often seem to have better rates — but can you trust them like you can trust a bank?
– thestar.com
Expert says online services such as Homewise, Nesto and Pineapple don’t impact the fundamental way that mortgages are underwritten. It’s just the front end that’s different.Fixed Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise, Closing in on 4%
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The run-up in fixed mortgage rates isn’t finished yet, with mortgage lenders delivering a fresh round of hikes over the past week.
