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Canadian fixed mortgage rates are dropping as U.S. tariffs shake markets

February 3, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s 5-year bond yield has fallen to its lowest level since June 2022, following fresh concerns over economic uncertainty and global trade tensions.

Young homeowners lead the way in paying down mortgage debt

Mortgage Digest: Younger homeowners lead the way in paying down mortgage debt

January 25, 2025 No Comments

Younger Canadians are outpacing older demographics in reducing their mortgage debt, new research from Statistic Canada has found.

Whiplash in Canada’s bond market signals rate roller-coaster ahead, experts say

January 17, 2025 No Comments

When it comes to predicting mortgage rates, the only thing Canada’s mortgage experts are certain of right now is that nothing is certain.

Mortgage Digest: CREA updates 2025 forecast with higher sales and price growth

January 16, 2025 No Comments

A regular review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

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.

Housing and interest rate forecasts for 2025

December 30, 2024 1 Comment

As we reflect on 2024, it was a year of resilience and adjustment for Canada’s housing and mortgage market, marked by the Bank of Canada’s pivot to rate cuts after two years of relentless hikes, offering long-awaited relief to borrowers.