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Bank of Canada Raises Overnight Rate to 1.75%; Cites New Trade Policy and Growing Economy Oct 25th
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz at a press conference following an interest rate announcement in April.
After months of speculation, indeed, the Bank of Canada decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points this morning. This quarter-point hike brings the target for the ov.... More »
Is saving for your child’s education still worth it? The research says yes Sep 16th
Parents today are tasked with a daunting challenge: preparing their children for a future they can’t predict. The world kids will enter as adults looks nothing like the one their parents grew up in. Artificial intelligence is already transforming work, entire industries are being disrupted, an.... More »
Federal govt finally takes action on Collateral mortgages. + MORE Sep 8th
Almost 4 years ago, I reported that TD was about to make one of the biggest changes in mortgage history. They were about to register all their mortgages as a collateral charge. Consumer advocates spoke out against the collateral charge as they recognized it would limit a borrower’s f.... More »
Inflation data and Bank of Canada decision lead busy week for mortgage watchers Mar 16th
Inflation, home sales and two central bank rate decisions could shape expectations for borrowing costs and the spring housing market..... More »
Special Incentives For Frontline Workers Jul 4th
The last year and a half has been challenging for many of us. But none have been more challenged than the brave frontline workers who put their lives at risk to save others. As a show of gratitude, many businesses have stepped up with discounts, free products, and other incentives. Unsurprisingly, m.... More »
Retention Teams Have Never Been Stronger
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
“Our retention rate on mortgages is well into the 90s…” -Scotiabank’s CEO Rick Waugh (Source) It’s getting tougher to woo customers from their lender at renewal. Banks in particular are…
