Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
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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 »
Mortgage broker share rises to 38%, hits 48% among recent first-time buyers: MPC Jul 26th
New MPC research finds broker use increased across buyer groups and regions in 2025, while more borrowers sought advice alongside competitive rates..... 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 »
60% of Canadian mortgage renewals to face higher rates by 2026: BoC Jan 14th
Despite interest rates having fallen materially in 2024, recent data show that many Canadian homeowners could still face payment shocks when their mortgages renew..... More »
How to prepare for a 2023 recession + MORE Nov 19th
The Great Recession scarred me. I was just about to graduate from university in 2008 when it hit: The fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis created a deluge of fear, anxiety and pure panic from all corners. The S&P 500 plunged by 57%, U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 3.8% and em.... More »
Mortgage Rates Rising as Bond Yields Surge
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
A growing number of lenders have been raising interest rates over the past week in response to rising bond yields, including the RBC, BMO and National Bank of Canada.
Canada’s best credit cards for people with bad credit 2021
– moneysense.ca
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Don’t Fall For Low Fixed Rates
– canadamortgagenews.ca
The fixed rate versus variable rate debate has never been more heated. With fixed rates currently averaging historical lows of roughly 2.25%, a lot of people are left wondering, “why wouldn’t I choose a fixed rate mortgage?” Fair enough – it certainly appears to be a safe bet on the surface. Lock in a low rate. Maintain it for the entirety of your term. Never worry about rates going up.
This belief is fuelled by the big banks spreading hysteria that variable rates are sure to shoot up. Why risk it when you can go with a record low fixed rate? Here’s the truth: The banks are pushing 5-year fixed rate mortgages because they’re more profitable for them. A variable rate mortgage isn’t the gamble it’s made out to be. In fact, it’s by far the more prudent move.
The Truth
The Bank of Canada meets eight times a year to set the prime rate. As you might know, the prime rate is what affects variable rates. The prime rate rarely changes, and when it does, it’s only by 0…
