Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
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The complete guide for first-time home buyers in Canada + MORE Mar 28th
Buying your first home is an exciting experience, but it can also be an overwhelming one—especially if you’re not sure where to start. That’s why we’ve outlined some simple steps that anyone shopping for a home should take, from figuring out what you can actually afford to getting pre-approv.... More »
‘Strike Out Cancer’ goes national as mortgage industry aims to raise $1M in 2026 + MORE Jan 14th
The annual bowling fundraiser is growing from a Toronto event into a 14-city campaign, with the mortgage industry aiming to raise $1 million for cancer research this year..... More »
New mortgage changes for 2024: Wider access to 30-year mortgages and more + MORE Sep 19th
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced changes to mortgage rules she says are aimed at helping more Canadians to purchase their first home.
“It is going to put the dream of home ownership in reach for more young Canadians,” Freeland told reporters Monday, announcing changes she sai.... More »
The $90-million lesson: Why relationships, not tech, drive mortgage success + MORE Mar 19th
A lender friend of mine, Shane Lapointe, retired last week and I could not be happier for him. Forty-nine years in the industry, 36 of them in the brokering space. I can only imagine the rule changes and lender switch-ups that he has seen since 1989. .... More »
Fixed mortgage rates keep rising, and could continue as bond yields near 4% + MORE Jul 9th
Bond yields ended the week higher, flirting with a key technical level of 4% following the release of overall strong employment data in both Canada and the U.S..... More »
While lengthening your amortization period is one way to ease the burden of mounting housing costs, it should only be a temporary solution.
Being priced out of the market might just be a blessing in disguise, writes Lesley-Anne Scorgie. Bide your time by saving more and enjoying the freedom that renting brings.
