Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Making sense of the markets this week: June 23, 2024 + MORE Jun 23rd
Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
We’re building more houses—and prices are down!
On Monday, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation announce.... More »
What New Year’s credit deals promise—and why you should be wary Jan 17th
January is for fresh starts, but too many Canadians are held back by last year’s overspending. Lenders know about new year’s debt-hangovers, so you may be seeing more credit offers in your inbox—but be wary. Used incorrectly, that deal on a balance transfer or sign-up bonus could get you into .... More »
BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable + MORE Nov 9th
The Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor is warning against adjusting mortgage rules to try to make the prospect of homeownership more affordable..... More »
The latest in mortgage news: BC government unveils details of its proposed home-flipping tax + MORE Feb 27th
The British Columbia government today unveiled additional details of its proposed house flipping tax that was introduced in last week's budget..... More »
Lowest mortgage rates rise above 4% as bond yields surge Dec 12th
A sharp rise in bond yields has pushed fixed mortgage rates higher, undoing weeks of declines and signalling a stubborn pricing floor for borrowers..... More »
The latest in mortgage news: BoC rate hike expectations grow
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The Big 6 banks have raised their expectations for Bank of Canada rate hikes, with most expecting another 125 to 150 basis points in tightening by the end of the year.
