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Fixed mortgage rates have fallen substantially since they hit their peak in October 2023. At the time, pretty much all fixed rates were over 6%. Fast forward to today, and [...]

The latest Canadian inflation numbers for February are in, and they were higher than expected—to say the least. Economists predicted inflation would land at 2.2%, up from January’s 1.9%, largely [...]

Well, here we are again. The Bank of Canada (BoC) just delivered another 0.25% rate cut this morning, marking their seventh consecutive cut. This brings the prime rate down to [...]

It’s almost impressive how Trump manages to create chaos where none previously existed. On Monday, March 3rd, he announced that a 25% tariff would, in fact, be slapped on Canada [...]

Every time Donald Trump starts talking tariffs, the markets go on a rollercoaster ride. And for Canadians, that means one thing—bond yields drop, which puts downward pressure on fixed mortgage [...]

January’s inflation numbers are in, and they’re not exactly what the Bank of Canada (BoC) was hoping for. Headline inflation ticked up by 0.1% to 1.9%, according to Statistics Canada. [...]

With all the buzz about falling mortgage rates, the idea of rate increases feels like something out of an alternate universe. But here’s the truth: even when rates are trending [...]

If there’s one thing Donald Trump loves, it’s making headlines. Whether it’s a surprise announcement, a bold policy move, or a sudden change of heart, he knows how to keep [...]

As widely expected, the Bank of Canada has announced a 0.25% cut to its overnight rate in its first scheduled announcement of 2025. This marks the sixth consecutive cut, bringing [...]

As we prepare for the Bank of Canada to continue with their rate cuts, mortgage lenders have now started reducing their variable rate discounts off prime rate. In other words, [...]

Since the Bank of Canada’s aggressive rate hikes in 2022, variable rate mortgages became as popular as flip flops in a snowstorm. Given that the prime rate had increased faster [...]

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe we’re stepping into 2025 already. Time sure flies! 2024 was an exciting year for the mortgage market, as many Canadians eagerly awaited rate [...]

The Bank of Canada handed out an early holiday gift on December 11th with a much-anticipated 0.50% rate cut. If you have a variable-rate mortgage, you’re probably smiling as your [...]

As expected, the Bank of Canada announced that they are cutting their overnight rate by another 0.50% this morning. As the standard movement is 0.25%, anything greater is considered an [...]

The prospect of lower mortgage rates always brings excitement, especially as the Bank of Canada has already reduced its rate by 1.25% this year. With additional cuts projected into 2025, [...]

Many clients tell us they’re waiting for the next Bank of Canada rate announcement before locking in a fixed mortgage rate. However, it’s important to understand that fixed rates don’t [...]

Since 2018, anyone applying for a mortgage in Canada has been required to pass a mortgage “stress test.” This test ensures borrowers qualify at a higher interest rate than the [...]

If you locked in your mortgage during the latter half of 2023 or the first half of 2024, there’s an exciting opportunity to potentially save thousands of dollars by switching [...]

It seems like just about everyone was following the US election last night. As I mentioned in last week’s blog, a Trump victory would likely trigger an increase in bond [...]

Since October 2023, fixed mortgage rates have dropped by about 2.00%, creating a buzz among homeowners and buyers. Now, with predictions that the Bank of Canada may lower its rate [...]

The Bank of Canada has cut rates by 0.50%, a move that was widely anticipated. While there were some signals that they might take a more conservative approach, the drop [...]

Everyone loves to speculate about mortgage rates, but predictions aren't facts. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the Bank of Canada (BoC) cutting rate by 0.50% on [...]

Just last week, I wrote about mortgage rates falling faster than expected, but today we’re facing a sudden spike in fixed mortgage rates. So, what’s behind this shift? Last week, [...]

As we enter the fourth quarter of 2024, mortgage rates continue to fall. Fixed mortgage rates have already fallen by greater than 1.75% since they hit their peak in October [...]

Let’s say you’ve got six months until your mortgage renewal, and suddenly your bank calls with what they’re calling a ‘special rate’ if you renew early. It sounds like an [...]