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Latest News
Bank of Canada will keep its target rate as-is: Good news for those in a variable rate Mar 14th
This week even more good news was announced by the Bank of Canada. A press release stated that the overnight rate will stay the same for the time being. This is great news for those with variable rate mortgages.
Only weeks ago, many were speculating on a micro-decrease but that didn’t happe.... More »
Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments + MORE Mar 28th
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of new homes in Canada’s six largest cities remained stable at near all-time high levels last year, driven by a surge of new apartments—despite demand still outpacing supply for rental housing.
The agency released its biannual housing su.... More »
Rate hikes, food inflation, mortgage costs: How to get through the cost of living crisis + MORE Jul 18th
No matter the state of your finances, avoiding your fears is not the way forward, experts say. Focus on what you can control..... More »
Good habits that can help you improve your credit score + MORE Jan 1st
You probably know you should care about your credit score, but do you know why? Simply put, this three-digit number can either help or hurt you in your journey towards financial wellbeing—and it can have far-reaching effects.
Your credit score affects your chances of getting approved for a cre.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: OSFI leaves stress test rate unchanged + MORE Dec 13th
Canada’s banking regulator confirmed today it will leave the mortgage stress test for uninsured mortgages unchanged..... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: Despite Challenges, Majority of Canadians Plan to Buy a Home
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Despite quickly rising home prices and the uncertainty unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority (80%) of Canadians still believe home ownership is a good investment
