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Mortgage Renewals in Early 2025 – Where Might Rates End Up?
May 4, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
A friendly guide for Canadian homeowners who are about to renegotiate one of the biggest contracts of their lives. Introduction - Why Everyone Is Talking About 2025 Renewals If your mortgage is co ...
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April 16 - 2025 - Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%
April 16, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. The major shift in direction of US trade policy a ...
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Tariffs and Their Effect on Interest Rates: What Canadian Homeowners Should Know
April 5, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
You might be surprised to learn how tariffs-taxes on imported goods-can affect your mortgage or home-buying plans. Tariffs can indirectly influence interest rates, which impacts mortgage payments and ...
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Spring Market Outlook: What Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know
March 26, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
Spring is here, and with it comes one of the busiest times in the Canadian housing market. As the snow melts and For Sale signs start popping up, many buyers and sellers are wondering: what's the mark ...
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Pros & Cons of Paying Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement
March 21, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
If retirement is approaching, you may be considering whether it's wise to pay off your mortgage early. As with many significant financial decisions, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. However, ...
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March 12-2025 - Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%
March 12, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. The Canadian economy entered 2025 in a solid position, with infl ...
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Mortgage Renewal Coming UP and rates higher than 5 yrs ago - Consider increasing your amortization?
March 7, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
If your mortgage renewal date is approaching, it's important to take action. You might notice something that's hard to ignore: interest rates are significantly higher now than five years ago. You're n ...
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How will tariffs potentially affect Interest rates
February 26, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
As a mortgage broker in Canada, I often get questions about how global economic events might affect our financial landscape, particularly when it comes to interest rates and the cost of borrowing. One ...
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Navigating Uncertainty: How trade tensions could impact mortgages, housing, and rates
February 21, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
With trade wars and tariffs dominating the headlines recently, many are wondering what effect this could have on the housing market. Lower interest rates offer some relief but we're now facing the pot ...
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Is Now the Right Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?
February 5, 2025 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest
With interest rates in Canada decreasing, many homeowners are considering whether this may be the ideal time to refinance. Refinancing involves replacing your current mortgage with a new one, idea ...
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