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Category: Mortgages (13 posts)
The Uncomfortable Truth About The Canadian Mortgage Market
March 13, 2024 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
In the grand theatre of the Canadian mortgage industry, 2024 has rolled out the red carpet for a few uninvited guests: soaring mortgage arrears, skyrocketing rent prices, and the ever-looming spectre ...
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The Impact of Rising Bond Yields on Canada's Fixed Mortgage Rates
November 16, 2023 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
The Canadian Mortgage Landscape: Fixed Rates On the Move Hey there, fellow Canadians! Let's gather around the digital campfire and discuss something as thrilling as a double-overtime playoff game: ...
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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
April 19, 2023 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early: Tips and Tricks The housing market is more competitive than ever, with fluctuating interest rates and financial uncertainty. So it's no surprise that more and mo ...
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Debunking the Myths and Misconceptions of Getting a Mortgage: Understanding Your Mortgage Options in Canada
March 8, 2023 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
When it comes to mortgages, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions that can lead to confusion. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor, understanding what is true and wha ...
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Bank Of Canada About To Break The Internet
October 22, 2022 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
Bank Of Canada About To Break The Internet It appears the Bank of Canada will increase interest rates by .50bps on October 26th. We've been expecting this, and it's important to ...
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Inflation & interest rates increase anxiety
October 7, 2022 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
According to a pair of new reports, inflation and rising interest rates are affecting Canadian spending habits and housing affordability. The latest survey by the Angus Reid Institute suggests that n ...
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Real Estate Knowledge Gap
July 7, 2022 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
Real Estate Knowledge GapAnother one of the country’s big financial institutions has produced a survey that suggests Canadian homebuyers and homeowners are unclear about what is happening with r ...
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High Prices Trump Stress Test
July 17, 2021 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
High prices trump stress testMarket watchers are keeping a close eye on the challenges facing first-time buyers like Millennials and Gen-Xers, but Boomers are still a significant influence.Much of the ...
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Buying Season Off to a Brisk Start
March 12, 2020 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
Buying Season Off to a Brisk StartThe annual spring home-buying season seems to have jumped the gun and is already out of the blocks. Canada’s biggest and busiest markets are reporting significa ...
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Residential Market Commentary - Alternative lenders update
February 28, 2020 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
Residential Market Commentary - Alternative lenders updateFeb 18, 2020Dallas MartinThe latest check-up on Canada’s residential mortgage industry shows the influence of alternative lenders contin ...
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What Does The New Stress Test Mean For YOU?
February 25, 2020 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
Feb 25,2020Dallas MartinThe federal government has announced its response to the rising chorus that has been calling for changes to the mortgage stress test. It is small but it is, generally, being we ...
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Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You're Approved For?
November 27, 2019 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
Before you start shopping for a new home, you'll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for may not ...
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Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates – Refinance Your Mortgage Today!
November 20, 2019 | Posted by: Dallas Martin
Borrowers are loving the current record low interest rates, and homeowners stand to benefit even more. If you bought your home more than a few years ago, you could probably benefit from a refinance ...
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