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Category: Mortgage (14 posts)

July 15-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains the policy rate at 2.25%

July 15, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. Canada's economy is showing signs of improvement. Gro ...

2026 First-Time Buyer Mortgage Rules, What Lower Payments Could Really Mean

July 7, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

Buying a first home in Canada is still a major financial decision. Higher home prices, mortgage qualification rules, down payment requirements, closing costs, and day-to-day affordability all matter. ...

Renewing Soon? Why Sticky Inflation Could Affect Your Mortgage Strategy This Summer

June 22, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

If your mortgage is coming up for renewal this year, you may be watching interest rate news more closely than usual. That makes sense. A renewal is not just paperwork from your lender, it is a cha ...

June 10, 2026 - Bank of Canada maintains the policy rate at 2.25%

June 10, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The conflict in the Middle East is now in its fourth ...

First-Time Buyer GST/HST Rebate, What It Means for New Home Affordability in Canada

June 4, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

Buying a first home in Canada has not been easy. Between higher home prices, changing mortgage rates, stricter qualification standards, and the rising cost of everyday life, many first-time buyers hav ...

Mortgage Renewal in 2026: Fixed or Variable?

May 11, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

If your mortgage is coming up for renewal in 2026, you are probably asking one very practical question: should I choose a fixed rate or a variable rate? It is a fair question. After several yea ...

April 29 - 2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

April 29, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The evolving conflict in the Middle East is causing heightened vol ...

5 Most Important Issues That Can Delay a Mortgage Closing in Canada

April 15, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

Many Canadian homebuyers feel a sense of relief once they hear the words, "you are approved." That relief makes sense, but it can also create a false impression that the mortgage process is complete ...

Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages

March 20, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages If you are buying your first home, renewing a mortgage, or thinking about refinancing, newly passed Bill C-4 is worth understanding. It r ...

March 18-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

March 18, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The war in the Middle East has increased volatility in ...

Spring 2026 Home Buying Canada, Listings vs Affordability

February 24, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

Spring 2026 Home Buying in Canada, Why More Listings Still Do Not Automatically Mean Affordable Payments If you are shopping for a home this spring, you may be hearing a confusing message, there ar ...

Jan 28-2026-Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

January 28, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The outlook for the global and Canadian economies is ...

Insured Mortgage Rules and Affordability in 2026: A Practical Guide for Canadian Homebuyers

January 25, 2026 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

If you are trying to buy a home in Canada right now, you have probably felt the disconnect. Rates are lower than they were at the peak, but affordability still feels tight. Home prices in many ...

Housing Supply, Affordability, and Inflation, Why Buying a Home Still Feels Hard in Canada

December 23, 2025 | Posted by: Malcolm Dawit

Housing Supply, Affordability, and Inflation, Why Buying a Home Still Feels Hard in Canada Many Canadians were hopeful that easing inflation and early interest rate relief would make buying a home eas ...

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