No Interest Rate Change Announced as Bank of Canada Awaits Trump Policies
The Bank of Canada has left its trend-setting borrowing rate at 0.5% for the 18th consecutive month - a wait-and-see...
Mortgages
CMHC Mortgage Insurance Hikes to Come in March
Planning to make a smaller down payment on your home? A new rule is on the way that will squeeze...
INFOGRAPHIC: Canadians Needed a Hand to Get Into 2016 Hot Housing Market
Soaring home prices in some parts of the country have made it harder for a number of first-time homebuyers looking...
Why January is a Great Time to Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval
The air is cold, the ground is tough, the holiday season is through and enough is enough – it’s time...
How to Save for a Down Payment Under the New Mortgage Rules
Pulling together the funds for a down payment on a home will be one of the biggest things you ever...
Bank of Canada Rate Remains Unchanged in December
The Bank of Canada has revealed its final interest rate announcement for 2016, opting to leave the cost of borrowing...
New Rules Now in Place for Bank Bulk Mortgages
In October, new rules affecting mortgage qualification were put in place for homebuyers. Those paying less than 20% down on...
4 Reasons Why You Should Trust a Broker With Your Mortgage (and Not Your Bank)
This article was written by a guest author from Lendesk, makers of mortgage software for Brokers and lenders. Every mortgage application...
The Trumpflation Effect: Why Canadian Mortgage Rates Are Rising
If there’s one thing that markets hate, it’s uncertainty – and the global economy has experienced that in spades following...
Should You Ever Drop Your Offer to Purchase Conditions?
Let’s say you’re on the hunt for your next home, or are a first-time home buyer. You’ve done your due...
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