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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Tools to calculate your mortgage payments and costs in Canada Nov 1st
Owning real estate is a goal for many Canadians, and while it can be a rewarding investment, it comes with financial responsibilities that you must carefully manage. First and foremost, you need to be able to calculate your mortgage payments, down payment, penalty fees and other costs. Onli.... More »
How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in June 2025 Jul 26th
Mortgage rates continue to tick higher, and the impact is being felt in housing markets across Canada, according to the latest affordability data from Ratehub.ca. The June edition of the study, which is conducted monthly to record affordability conditions in real time, found conditions eroded in 12 .... More »
80,000 variable-rate mortgages will reach their trigger point by year-end: RBC + MORE Aug 27th
Canada's largest bank said about 80,000 of its variable-rate mortgage clients will reach their trigger point with the next "couple of" Bank of Canada rate hikes..... More »
Latest in mortgage news: bond yields plunge as U.S. inflation eases + MORE Nov 16th
Canadian bond yields took another step down today following the release of lower-than-expected inflation data south of the border..... More »
Long-term mortgage rates are falling. Is it time to lock in? + MORE Apr 4th
Locking in or not depends on many factors, experts say, including whether the penalties for breaking a current mortgage make sense and if you think rates are going up or down..... More »
Bond yields plunge. What it means for fixed mortgage rates
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Bond yields dove over 30 basis points on Friday as economic worries start to replace inflation concerns.
