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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RBC and NBC are the latest big banks to hike fixed mortgage rates + MORE Jun 3rd
RBC and National Bank became the latest Big 6 banks to increase their posted fixed rates this week, following previous increases by BMO and CIBC..... More »
How the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate impacts your finances + MORE Mar 7th
The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its benchmark interest rate at 5% on March 6, marking the fifth consecutive time it has left the rate unchanged. Economists widely expect the BoC to lower its rate at some point in 2024, as inflation falls and the Canadian economy weakens. However, in its March rate ann.... More »
OSFI considering the need for additional regulations on existing mortgages + MORE Apr 22nd
Canada’s banking regulator says it is considering whether to extend the scope of its mortgage guidelines to include existing mortgages. In its second Annual Risk Outlook released this week, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) said it will “consider the scope of .... More »
Will you make money on your rental property? + MORE Sep 8th
After a strong rise in real estate prices in 2021 and in early 2022, many markets are now seeing weakening home prices. Current rental property owners, as well as new potential investors looking to buy, may be wondering how to determine if a rental property is a good strategy for them.
If you are.... More »
Lower Rates Means Less Stress in the “Stress Test” + MORE Jul 23rd
Starting now, Canadian mortgage seekers will find it easier to qualify for more money. That’s because the Bank of Canada has dropped its five year benchmark qualifying rate from 5.34 percent to 5.19 percent. This is the rate banks use to qualify would-be-homebuyers for a mortgage.
This is the fir.... More »
What is the “Best” Mortgage Rate?
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Six in 10 mortgage consumers choose brokers, in large part because they think brokers will get them the best rate. All too many of those people associate the “best” rate with the “lowest” rate. Mortgage professionals know that’s not generally true, but convincing clients of this isn’t always easy. While rock-bottom “no-frills” mortgage rates may […]
New rules to dampen home sales in Canada, mortgage lenders warn
– theglobeandmail.com
OSFI’s proposed stress-test changes could result to up to 75,000 fewer home sales in a year when combined with other changes and recent interest-rate hikes
