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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Refinancing your mortgage? Here’s why a professional home appraisal is step one + MORE Mar 28th
Before you refinance your mortgage, it’s important to know your home’s true value. A professional home appraisal gives you an accurate picture of the value of your property, helping you make smarter financial decisions from lowering your monthly payments to accessing equity to evaluating your re.... 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 »
Why Everyone Should Choose The Longest Amortization Possible + MORE Oct 16th
One of the most common requests I get when discussing mortgage options with my clients is that they want the shortest amortization they can afford. They want to pay their mortgage off as soon as possible. I get it! And then I hit them with an unexpected recommendation. I tell them to take the .... 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 »
Highclere Capital enters Canada’s mid-market lending space + MORE Feb 23rd
A new player in Canada’s mid-market mortgage lending space is intent on shaking up the industry..... More »
The growing risk of mortgage fraud and how to protect clients
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Helping to safeguard clients against fraud has become an important component of a mortgage broker’s toolkit, and for good reason.
The latest mortgage news: Variable-rate mortgages are making a comeback
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Mortgage borrowers are increasingly opting for variable-rate mortgages, a trend that is expected to continue as the Bank of Canada continues to lower interest rates.
