Learn more about Canadian mortgage rates, rules and the latest news – read on!
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The latest mortgage news: Variable-rate mortgages are making a comeback + MORE Jun 29th
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..... More »
My mortgage payments are approaching my trigger rate. How will this affect my mortgage and what should I do? Nov 7th
Experts say the key is to be proactive and prepare your finances well before your entire mortgage payment is going towards paying just the interest..... More »
U.S. mortgage rates dip slightly, sending 30-year loans to 6.23% + MORE Nov 30th
Mortgage rates fell after three weeks of increases, giving prospective buyers some relief from price pressures. .... More »
Should you pay off your mortgage early? + MORE Dec 17th
Let’s face it, we all dream of a debt-free life, and paying off your mortgage can be a big part of that. Even if it’s a distant goal, it’s fun to imagine the financial freedom that comes with settling one of life’s biggest loans—your mortgage.
You’re 2 minutes away from getting the be.... More »
Canadian home sales forecast downgraded—but the market may be turning a corner + MORE Jul 17th
For the second time this year, the Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales in 2025, even as it says a turnaround could be looming following increased activity in June.
The association reported that the number of homes changing hands across the country in June r.... More »
Why didn’t the Bank of Canada Gov cut rates last week?
– canadamortgagenews.ca
WAS THIS A BIG MISTAKE?
Last week, Stephen Poloz, the Bank of Canada Governor, kept the Prime Rate as is during the 6th of their eight scheduled meetings for 2019. The Current Target rate is 1.75%. (Bank Prime rate is derived from this rate. Today’s Bank Prime rate is 3.95%. Over 99% of time, when the Target Rate is cut, the Banks will reduce the Bank Prime Rate by an equal amount).
This was a very calculated decision that has politics written all over it. While the rest of the world banks have been cutting rates to combat a looming recession due to growing global trade wars and slowing global economies, our Government did nothing. Apparently, the Canadian economy is ‘resilient’. The next Bank of Canada meeting is set for October 30, 2019. Oh, and there’s a Federal election on Oct 21, 2019. Yeah, this has politics written all over it.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MORTGAGE RATES TODAY.
Here’s a quick lesson on how mortgage rates are usually priced…
Lender Calls – Q2 Roundup
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
The second quarter proved a good one for the country’s key broker channel lenders. Mortgage originations were mostly up across the board. One notable exception was Street Capital’s Street Solutions product, which targets the uninsured segment of the mortgage market. It saw a 60% year-over-year decline in originations. Given the pending takeover of Street Capital […]
