Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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CIBC’s Tal: “This is not a meltdown,” but expect short-term pain + MORE Oct 23rd
Despite softening origination activity, mortgage professionals should welcome the current "reset" to healthier market conditions..... More »
We made money on the Toronto housing market. Now what? Nov 4th
We had a plan. We considered the bank’s low interest rates, the rising real estate prices and record low inventory and thought it was the perfect time to cash in on the Toronto real estate market by moving out of the city. My husband and I were going to move from Ontario to Manitoba, selling our E.... More »
Celebrating excellence: New inductees join the Mortgage Hall of Fame + MORE Oct 20th
Canada’s mortgage industry came together on Monday night to honour this year’s three newest inductees into the Mortgage Hall of Fame..... More »
Q4 Earnings Mortgage Morsels: Scotiabank & RBC + MORE Dec 5th
A reduction in provisions set aside for potential credit losses boosted fourth-quarter earnings results for both Scotiabank and RBC this week..... More »
Q2 2020 Bank Earnings – All About Provisions and Mortgage Deferrals + MORE Jun 19th
For the second-quarter earnings season, all eyes were on the Big 6 banks’ credit loss provisions and mortgage payment deferral programs. With the onslaught of COVID-19, the banks granted payment deferrals to more than 700,000 Canadians to help prevent a wave of defaults. In their second-quarte.... More »
Best of Finance Winners: The Best Credit Cards and Banking Products for 2019
– ratesupermarket.ca
RateSupermarket.ca aims to make financial decision-making easier for the consumer by acknowledging the best credit cards and banking products in Canada at its annual Best of Finance Awards. (Originally published May 15, 2019)
The credit card, loan, bank account, or mortgage you choose can affect how the future of your money, how investors and lenders look at your portfolio, potential job offers, the type of house you can rent or buy, and even the type of cell phone plan you get (pro tip: good credit may mean better deals!).
That being said, the world of personal finance, credit and investing can be a daunting one to navigate. Everyone has a unique lifestyle and budget which may lead them to choose a specific credit card or banking product over another. And it’s imperative to do your research before signing on the dotted line. With so many options available, choosing the best product can be difficult.
That’s why we at RateSupermarket.ca annually audit Canadian credit cards and banking accounts to see how they stack up against each other…
Q3 2019 Bank Earnings – Mortgage Morsels
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada’s big banks saw moderate mortgage growth in the third quarter in the midst of worsening macro economic conditions. The headwinds seem most pronounced for CIBC, which announced recently that it’s in the process of reorienting its mortgage strategy after “falling short” for investors. The bank, which has nearly 45% of its mortgage portfolio comprised […]
