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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 12, 2025 + MORE Mar 13th
Today marks the seventh cut in a row for Canada’s benchmark borrowing rate, as our central bank does what it can to pad against tariff threats and possible recession.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) lowered its overnight lending rate—which lenders use to set their prime rates, and, by extensio.... More »
RBC says it’s ready for competitive spring mortgage market and upcoming renewal wave Mar 4th
As the spring mortgage market approaches, Canada's largest bank says it's getting ready for a busy season of mortgage renewals..... More »
Mortgage market braces for impact as one million renewals loom and defaults climb + MORE Mar 16th
Canada’s mortgage market is rebounding, with new originations up 39% year-over-year, according to Equifax’s latest Q4 Consumer Trends report..... More »
Why are mortgages so expensive in Canada? + MORE Feb 26th
The start of 2025 kicked off with fewer home sales than many hoped. Real estate prices ticked higher in many of Canada’s major markets—and prospective home buyers saw their purchasing power shrink.
Ratehub.ca just released its latest January Affordability Report. (Both MoneySense and Ratehub..... More »
Frustrated with mortgage tech? You’re not alone + MORE Feb 14th
For the past few years, mortgage brokers have been presented with a seemingly non-stop barrage of new mortgage technology..... More »
How to improve your credit score with rent payments in Canada
– moneysense.ca
If you’re renting in Canada, you might not think that your monthly rent payments have anything to do with building your credit score. While home owners can strengthen their credit profile through mortgage payments, renters traditionally haven’t had the same opportunity. After all, paying rent isn’t the same as taking out a loan or using a credit card. But it can be a significant portion of someone’s expenses—and consistently making these payments should count for something. This is where rent reporting tools can help.
It’s a relatively new concept in Canada, but several tools and services are emerging to help renters report on-time payments to credit bureaus as a means to establish credit without taking on additional debt. In this article, we’ll explain how you can improve your credit score with rent reporting, and we’ll discuss the benefits, available tools and how to get started.
“Using a rent reporting tool is a simple way for renters to leverage their on-time payments, helping them build credit without taking on additional debt…
CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sales and prices this year as homebuyers take advantage of improved borrowing conditions, but says its outlook is clouded by the threat of widespread tariffs from the U.S.
