Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
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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 »
Mortgage broker share rises to 38%, hits 48% among recent first-time buyers: MPC Jul 26th
New MPC research finds broker use increased across buyer groups and regions in 2025, while more borrowers sought advice alongside competitive rates..... More »
Laurentian Bank slips to loss as mortgage book shrinks + MORE Mar 10th
Residential book declines amid softer housing activity while commercial lending expands as the bank pushes ahead with its transformation strategy.... More »
Big banks slash mortgage rates this week to reflect lower bond yields in Canada + MORE Jan 12th
Nearly all of the country's big banks slashed their advertised fixed mortgage rates this week, in some cases by as much as 70 basis points (or 0.70%)..... More »
How much income do I need to qualify for a mortgage in Canada? + MORE May 18th
After several years of sky-high borrowing costs, mortgage rates are (finally!) starting to ease up. That’s great news for cash-strapped Canadians currently shopping for the best mortgage rate—but it unfortunately hasn’t translated into improved affordability when buying a home.
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These days, being a first-time home buyer in British Columbia, or anywhere else in Canada for that matter, is not easy. For years, Canadian housing prices experienced a steady upward trajectory, but the pandemic resulted in an unprecedented surge. And even though home prices have started to fall in recent months, they remain difficult to afford on average incomes.
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If you follow housing news and trends, you might be under the impression that it’s impossible to become a home owner in B.C., but that’s a misconception. Just look at Sarah, a public employee, and her partner. They bought a three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse in the city of Victoria in 2020. The couple knew that buying a home anywhere in B.C. would be a challenge, so they went about the process of becoming first-time home buyers with a methodical determination…
