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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How to protect your investments if the inflation genie sparks interest rate hikes Jan 19th
Now is a good time to prepare your finances for rising interest rates as they affect everything from the makeup of your portfolio to your mortgage.... More »
Latest in mortgage news: Mortgage rates keep surging higher + MORE Sep 29th
Mortgage providers across the country have been busy raising rates over the past week, and it could continue next week with as bond yields continue to rise..... More »
Oil shock could keep rates higher for longer, analyst warns + MORE Mar 19th
A prolonged Middle East conflict could push oil prices higher, adding to inflation pressures and raising risks for mortgage rates and household affordability..... More »
Opinion: Why mortgage brokers are not order takers Dec 9th
A growing number of borrowers now expect fast, frictionless mortgage quotes without offering the details needed to make them real. It’s a mindset that’s becoming more common — and one that rarely survives underwriting..... More »
Good habits that can help you improve your credit score + MORE Jan 1st
You probably know you should care about your credit score, but do you know why? Simply put, this three-digit number can either help or hurt you in your journey towards financial wellbeing—and it can have far-reaching effects.
Your credit score affects your chances of getting approved for a cre.... More »
Why I started this site… 400+ articles later
– canadamortgagenews.ca
I’m often asked why I started this site. It’s simple: I was tired of reading misinformation and twisted truths about mortgage brokering in Canada.
Back in 2009 when I created the site, there were some new blogs reporting on mortgage trends and offering ‘expert’ advice. (I use the term ‘expert’ loosely.) In reality, these sites were full of misinformation. The information was even damaging to the mortgage brokering landscape, in many cases… yet, they were being quoted by our largest newspapers and TV news channels. Wow! How can the major newspapers print this stuff?? It made me angry.
At the same time, there were rate shopping sites being launched. You know the ones… they compare bank, credit union and mortgage broker rates. These sites promised to compare rates, with no strings attached and tell you which provider has the lowest rate. They were supposed to be totally unbiased. They were supposed to be market neutral. Hey, don’t get me wrong, everyone loves to compare, shop and save, right? Comparing is part of being a smart consumer… but there is this huge problem… These sites are NOT unbiased or neutral…
