October 23, 2024 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
The Canadian real estate market is undergoing a transformative period, driven by a mix of favourable policy updates and economic changes. On October 23, 2024, […]
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30 Year Amortizations for First-Time Home Buyers
This week, the federal government announced several positive changes to mortgage rules. The measures are intended to make mortgages more affordable for Canadians and put […]
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September 4, 2024 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
As anticipated by many, the Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, bringing it to 4.25%. The prime lending rate is now […]
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July 24, 2024 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate to 4.50% today, which was expected. The prime lending rate is now 6.7%, putting us back […]
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June 5, 2024 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
Variable-rate mortgage holders are celebrating, having awaited this day since the first rate hike 27 months ago. The overnight target rate was cut to 4.75%, […]
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30 Year Amortizations for First-Time Home Buyers
The government has announced some new changes to mortgage rules that will help first-time home buyers. 30 Year amortizations are returning for first-time home buyers […]
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April 10, 2024 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
Once again, the Bank of Canada’s rate announcement brings stability to the financial landscape. The overnight target rate remains unchanged at 5%, leaving the prime […]
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March 6, 2024 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
Borrowers can relax a little regarding today’s Bank of Canada’s rate announcement. The overnight target rate stayed unchanged at 5.00%. The Bank of Canada is […]
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January 24, 2024 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
The Bank of Canada announced today that its key overnight interest rate will remain at 5%. This means the prime lending rate will remain at […]
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The Rise of Short-Term Fixed-Rate Mortgages in Canada
While 5-year terms remain the preferred choice for many Canadians, there’s a noticeable uptick in interest towards short-term fixed-rate mortgages. Let’s dive into how your […]
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