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Category: Interest Rates

April 15, 2025May 15, 2025Financial Tips, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Tips, Variable-Rate

Mortgage Penalties

One of the most misunderstood parts of having a mortgage is how mortgage penalties work, especially if you didn’t work with a mortgage broker. And […]

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Variable or Fixed Rate Mortgage
September 11, 2024May 15, 2025Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates, Variable-Rate

Variable or Fixed Rate Mortgage?

As expected, the Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate to 4.25%. Now, the prime lending rate is 6.45%. With rates decreasing, my […]

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September 4, 2024September 25, 2024Interest Rates, Mortgage News Canada, Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates Are Going Down

The Bank of Canada once again lowered its key interest rate to 4.25% to help with economic challenges and support homeowners and buyers. The prime […]

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Rodney Biggar, Mortgage Broker
March 6, 2024Interest Rates, Mortgage News Canada, Variable-Rate

Bank of Canada Rate Announcement: March 6, 2024

Today’s Bank of Canada announcement gives us a bit of a breather. The overnight target rate didn’t budge, hanging tight at 5.00%. This keeps the […]

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October 26, 2023November 8, 2023Interest Rates, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage News Canada, Mortgage Payment, Mortgage Rates, Variable-Rate

Bank of Canada Rate Announcement

As November approaches and the Bank of Canada announced no changes to the overnight rate yesterday, now is a great time to learn what to […]

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October 5, 2023December 15, 2023Building a New Home, Buying a New Home, Default Insurance, Down Payment, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buying Experience, Home Shopping, Interest Rates, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage Payment, Mortgage Rates, Pre-approval

Un Insured Mortgage vs Insured Mortgage

Do you know the differences between an uninsured mortgage and an insured mortgage? I want to help you understand the key points to make sure […]

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July 24, 2023November 8, 2023Down Payment, Financial Tips, Interest Rates, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage News Canada, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Tips

Bond Rates vs Mortgage Rates

The relationship between government bonds and mortgage rates is a crucial aspect to understand when financing your home. Government of Canada bonds, known for their […]

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May 8, 2023November 8, 2023Building a New Home, Buying a New Home, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buying Experience, Interest Rates, Mortgage Payment, Mortgage Port, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Renewal

Choosing The Right Mortgage Term

As you embark on your journey of purchasing a new home or renewing your mortgage, an important decision you will have to make is the […]

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March 3, 2023November 8, 2023Default Insurance, Down Payment, Financial Tips, Home Shopping, Interest Rates, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage Payment, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Tips, Pre-approval, Refinance

Mortgage Payment Calculator

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or renewing your mortgage down the road, a mortgage payment calculator can be a beneficial tool to download.    A […]

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January 16, 2023May 13, 2025Building a New Home, Buying a New Home, Co-signer, Down Payment, First Time Home Buyer, Interest Rates, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage Payment, Mortgage Rates

How Much House Can I Afford?

One of the biggest (and most common) questions I get from future homeowners is: “How much house can I afford?” And while there’s no one-size-fits-all […]

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