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U.S. core inflation eases, but Fed rate cut this month remains unlikely

January 15, 2025 No Comments

U.S. inflation rose for the second straight month, though core inflation showed modest signs of easing. Still, economists say it likely won’t be enough to warrant a Fed rate cut later this month.

Fed minutes spark market turmoil: Making sense of it and why Canadian mortgage rates are likely to rise

December 18, 2024 3 Comments

I thought it would be really hard to top Monday’s chaotic events in Parliament, but it looks like I was wrong. Today at 2 p.m.,

Latest in mortgage news: More education needed on mortgage rates, survey shows

August 17, 2023 No Comments

When it comes to understanding mortgage rates and their impact on monthly payments, many Canadian borrowers have room for improvement.

Renting vs. buying in today’s market: how monthly payments compare

July 27, 2023 No Comments

A new study has found the cost of renting vs. buying comparable housing in select Canadian markets is nearly on par.

Couple worried about hitting trigger rate

Up to 80% of variable-rate borrowers have hit their trigger rate: National Bank

February 2, 2023 No Comments

Nearly 8 in 10 fixed-payment variable-rate borrowers have hit their trigger rate, according to data from National Bank of Canada.

1-Year Terms Looking Better With Latest Fed Forecast

January 26, 2012 13 Comments

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve dished out good news to mortgagors holding short-terms or variable rates.

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