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: September 24, 2023 + MORE Sep 23rd
Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor at the Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
No surprise: Canada’s inflation rate ticked up in August
Canada’s annual inflation rate jumped to 4% in August, up from 3..... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: House Price Growth to Cool by End of Year: TD + MORE May 1st
TD Bank is forecasting that home prices have further to rise yet before finally starting to lose steam by the end of the year. “…with markets remaining historically tight, more near-term gains are in the cards,” wrote TD economist Rishi Sondhi in a recent report. But, with home pri.... More »
Bond yields are back on the rise. Will fixed mortgage rates follow? + MORE Jul 27th
Bond yields are back on the rise this week, which observers say could keep upward pressure on fixed mortgage rates if the trend continues..... More »
As expected, rates are beginning to fall + MORE Jul 17th
Some good news on mortgage rates…
Mortgage Brokers are receiving good news this week from many financial institutions. Wholesale fixed mortgage rates are falling. Great news for anyone buying, refinancing or renewing their mortgage in the near future.
The news co.... More »
Optimism Returns to the Markets. Could Fixed Rates Start to Rise? Nov 13th
Bond yields in both Canada and the U.S. jumped on news that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has proven more than 90% effective in its trials. Following the announcement on Monday, the all-important 5-year bond yield is now hovering around 0.50% for the first time since early June. Since bond yields .... More »
They’re both 25 and make $262,000. This couple wants to pay off their mortgages and spend more on travel. How do they start?
– thestar.com
Ace and Ada know they make a lot money for people their age, but it came out of “sweat and tears” and following in the footsteps of immigrant parents. Now they want to know how to spend it.

