June 4th, 2026
(Bloomberg) — Canada’s housing market has plunged into one of its sharpest-ever corrections. Canadians say it hasn’t gone far enough. After a record surge in home prices following the COVID-19 … [read more]
May 19th, 2026
First, the good news : the feared mortgage renewal wave still isn’t spilling into a national crisis in Canada, and may already have peaked. Still, a widening pool of arrears … [read more]
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May 1st, 2026
The Bank of Canada held its overnight lending rate at 2.25% in its third announcement of 2026, extending its pause as policymakers weigh soft domestic data against renewed price pressures … [read more]
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April 9th, 2026
Buying a home in Canada this year? The mortgage stress test is one of the first hurdles you’ll face. It’s not new, but the rules have shifted heading into 2026. … [read more]
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April 1st, 2026
Highlights • Canadian fixed mortgage rates face upward pressure as geopolitical instability sends oil soaring. • Tariffs and the Iran conflict are driving growth and inflation concerns. • The Bank … [read more]
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March 23rd, 2026
Marking a continued period of stability, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady at 2.25% in its second announcement of 2026. By opting for its third straight hold, … [read more]
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February 24th, 2026
Divorce extends beyond personal separation to include the division of long-term financial commitments. One of the most complex is the mortgage in a divorce in Ontario, particularly when it involves … [read more]
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February 11th, 2026
In 2026, the Canadian housing market is recalibrating after a slower 2025. High costs of living are driving buyers toward smaller down payments under the new $1.5M insured mortgage rules, … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2026
The Bank of Canada held the overnight lending rate steady at 2.25% in its first announcement of 2026. This rate hold confirms that the Canadian economy has moved past the … [read more]
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January 6th, 2026
The Bank of Canada pumped the brakes on its cutting cycle today, announcing a rate hold after two consecutive cuts. This maintains the overnight lending rate at 2.25% and suggests … [read more]
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December 16th, 2025
Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones in life. It’s also one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make. The process can feel overwhelming, but with … [read more]
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December 10th, 2025
Highlights : • Canadian fixed mortgage rates are holding steady amidst bond volatility. • Trade uncertainty continues to be a drag on economic growth. • After two rounds of rate … [read more]
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December 4th, 2025
Real estate investing opens doors to incredible wealth-building opportunities, but here’s the thing, success really comes down to securing the right financing. Whether you’re eyeing your first investment property or … [read more]
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November 12th, 2025
Today, the Bank of Canada lowered its overnight lending rate for the fourth time this year, bringing the rate down by 25 basis points to 2.25%. Hotter-than-expected inflation data and … [read more]
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October 20th, 2025
Yulia Khlebnikova went shopping for her first home this past summer and found the Metro Vancouver market to be “pretty calm” and “not very active.” “We didn’t have many competitor … [read more]
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October 6th, 2025
The concept of the ladder strategy in mortgage rate management is an innovative approach designed to optimize the borrowing experience for homeowners. This strategy helps borrowers manage interest rate fluctuations … [read more]
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September 25th, 2025
Highlights • Canadian mortgage rates have remained steady amidst a volatile bond market, but are expected to fall over the next three months. • Economic slowdown is being driven by … [read more]
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September 24th, 2025
TORONTO — The Bank of Canada’s decision to lower interest rates for the first time since March will have a direct effect on variable mortgages, and could shift the equation … [read more]
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September 24th, 2025
Fixed mortgage rates ticked up slightly in the month of August, eroding affordability conditions for homebuyers in a number of real estate markets. It got tougher to afford a home … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2025
For Canadian homeowners and buyers, the question of whether to go fixed or variable is a familiar one. Yet in 2025, the decision looks different from how it has in … [read more]
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September 22nd, 2025
The Bank of Canada announced today that it is lowering the overnight lending rate by 25 basis points from 2.75% to 2.5%. It has been over three years since the … [read more]
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September 15th, 2025
Canada’s housing market is being pulled in different directions by interest rates, affordability pressures, and shifting population dynamics. New analysis from Edge Realty Analytics, in an August report, highlights how … [read more]
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