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Bond yields continue to trend upward, which places more upward pressure on fixed mortgage rates. Some mortgage lenders have increased their rates over the last few days, with more expected [...]

Upward pressure on fixed mortgage rates remains, and if bond yields continue with their upward trend, then fixed rates will continue to rise. The regular readers of my blog will [...]

Even with recent increases to fixed mortgage rates, they are still among the lowest in history. Rates this low are not typical, and not close to anything we would expect [...]

Fixed mortgage rates have been trickling downward since the spring, however this trend has now reversed sharply. Fixed mortgage rates are largely influenced by bond yields, which have been steadily [...]

Income confirmation is a crucial part of the mortgage approval process as it assures lenders that the borrower has the capacity to repay the loan. It doesn’t matter how large [...]

One of the most commonly misunderstood terms used in the mortgage industry is biweekly payments. The confusion comes from there being two options. Biweekly and accelerated biweekly. When most people [...]

The Bank of Canada continued their predictable and rather boring trend of uneventful rate announcements this morning, confirming that there will be no change to their overnight rate. Even though [...]

One of the most common questions I get is what can be expected from mortgage rates moving forward. We’re now enjoying some of the lowest mortgage rates in history, but [...]

Unless you’re new to the world of mortgages, you’re likely aware that the minimum down payment to avoid mortgage default insurance is 20%. What many may not be aware of [...]

When shopping for mortgage rates, most people gravitate towards 5 year terms, as this is what has become ‘standard’. This doesn’t mean a 5 year term is right for everyone, [...]

As the name implies, the application is an online form that you complete when you are applying for a mortgage. It’s basically a collection of information, which gives the lender [...]

Mortgage terms can range anywhere from one to ten years, with the most common being five years. At the end of your term, your mortgage is due and payable. This [...]

The Bank of Canada announced this morning that they will be maintaining their overnight rate at 0.25%, which means prime rate will remain at 2.45%. Surprise, surprise, surprise. They remain [...]

Whether you’re a first time homebuyer, or you’re a seasoned veteran, many will go straight to their bank for their mortgage, without ever considering other options. I receive regular inquiries [...]

It’s normal for the spring housing market to be busy. It is every year. But it hasn’t just been busy. It’s been out of control crazy! Spring is usually an [...]

Your credit score is important. Very important. In fact, it can have a significant impact on the rate you’re quoted. It could also mean the difference between qualifying for a [...]

In this morning’s scheduled rate announcement from the Bank of Canada, they confirmed that they will be holding their overnight rate at 0.25%. This was not surprising, and anything else [...]

You’ve been shopping for a new home and finally have your offer to purchase accepted. The next step is to get your mortgage financing in place. You submit your application [...]

One of the hottest topics of conversation has been the new new mortgage stress test. It’s all over the news, and whenever people hear the words ‘mortgage’ and ‘rate increase’ [...]

One thing that we all have in common is that we want the lowest mortgage rate. Rate shopping is not as easy as it used to be as rates can [...]

One of the hottest topics of conversation is the red-hot housing market. Anyone who has been seriously shopping for a new home has no doubt been running into challenges with [...]

Until last week, the Bank of Canada was firm on their stance in maintaining their overnight rate until sometime in 2023. They have since shifted their position and are now [...]

In this morning’s scheduled rate announcement from the Bank of Canada, they confirmed that they will be maintaining their overnight rate, which is exactly what was expected. No surprises here, [...]

The housing market continues its frenzy as new home purchasers face strong competition in attempt to have their offer accepted. This should not come as any surprise, as its exactly [...]

Anyone who has been actively shopping for a new home can attest to how busy the housing market has become. It’s next to impossible to purchase a property without getting [...]