Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
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Variable-rate mortgages regain popularity as Morningstar flags rising risks + MORE Feb 1st
Morningstar DBRS says mortgage portfolios should hold up in 2026 despite a soft housing market, while warning that rising variable-rate use and Alt-A exposure are key areas to watch..... More »
How the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate impacts your finances + MORE Mar 7th
The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its benchmark interest rate at 5% on March 6, marking the fifth consecutive time it has left the rate unchanged. Economists widely expect the BoC to lower its rate at some point in 2024, as inflation falls and the Canadian economy weakens. However, in its March rate ann.... More »
Thinking of a private mortgage? Here’s what lenders want to see + MORE May 9th
Private mortgages continue to play an important role in today’s Canadian housing market, especially as traditional lending guidelines tighten. Yet many borrowers are surprised to learn that private lenders don’t simply look at one or two factors — they assess a wide range of details that can m.... More »
Ask the Expert: Steve Garganis – What’s your Canadian mortgage strategy in Trump’s tariff war? + MORE Apr 15th
Make no mistake, we are in a war — an economic war. President Donald Trump has threatened, imposed, or temporarily reversed tariffs on just about every country in the world, including Canada.
Canada will now see a 25% tariff on aluminum, steel, Canadian automobiles and non-CUSMA-compliant .... More »
Scotiabank says variable-rate mortgage clients “showing signs of stress” + MORE May 30th
Scotiabank says high interest rates are increasingly weighing on consumers, resulting in a credit deterioration among its variable-rate mortgage customers..... More »
BMO announces its return to the mortgage broker channel
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
BMO has officially announced its plans to return to the mortgage broker channel under the banner BrokerEdge.
How to build credit history in Canada
– moneysense.ca
A credit history is a person’s track record of using credit (borrowing money) and repaying debt. Your credit history can affect many aspects of your financial life—from getting approved for a credit card or renting an apartment to taking out a mortgage or a car loan, among other things. In some instances, even potential employers may check your credit report (a summary of your credit history).
If you’re a newcomer to Canada, a recent graduate, a student or a young adult, your credit score—a number calculated based on your credit history—is likely low or non-existent, meaning that you don’t have enough credit activity to determine a score. One of the most beneficial things you can do for your financial health is to learn how to build your credit history in Canada.
What is a credit history?
Since Canada is a credit-based economy, creditors (banks, financial institutions, credit card issuers and other lenders) need a way to gauge how likely you would be to pay back what you owe or borrowed in a reliable and timely manner…
The latest in mortgage news: Fixed rates continued to climb this week
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
While the pace of fixed-rate increases has slowed, lenders continued to bump mortgage rates higher this week, including three of the big banks.
