Fixing Your Variable Rate Mortgage?
Today could be the day you save yourself hundreds of dollars a month! This is a quick note for everyone that has […]
"Days of Rock Bottom Mortgage Rates Numbered"
I came across the article Mortgages still the story of the day for the big banks in the Globe and Mail. It […]
Vancouver Mortgage and Real Estate Thoughts
I have now had some time to think about and digest more the changes that are coming April 19th to the mortgage […]
More CMHC Mortgage Policy Changes
The government today announced a couple more changes that impact homebuyers beyond the announcements made several weeks ago. These changes will be […]
Economists suggest rate hike imminent affecting variable rates
Another new item of news with mortgage implications has come out today: Pressure grows for Bank of Canada to hike rates In […]
U.S. economy weakness helps keep variable mortgage rates low
This is one new article that came across my desk this morning: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100226/business/us_economy In summary, it is stating that the pace of […]
Canada may require higher mortgage downpayments: report
http://ca.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idCATRE5BK2FU20091221 I find this to be an interesting article. This is similar to what the government did last year with regards to […]
Low rates look safe for a while
Here is some good news for those in variable rate mortgages: Low rates look safe for a while Low interest rates and […]
National Post: Fixed or variable? Time to revisit
There is a new article in the National Post discussing whether home-owners should choose fixed or variable in todays economic environment. Fixed […]
The Canadian Credit Bureau Story
If you have ever taken out a loan, used a credit card or participated in a “buy now, pay later” offer, you […]