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Scotiabank: The Bank of Canada will likely deliver a 50-bps rate cut this week—here’s why it shouldn’t

December 9, 2024 No Comments

In a recent analysis, Scotiabank’s Derek Holt suggests that the Bank of Canada is likely to implement a 50-basis point rate cut this week, despite concerns over the broader economic implications.

Scotiabank sees rise in mortgage arrears but remains optimistic about renewals

December 3, 2024 1 Comment

In its fourth-quarter earnings call, the bank said higher-for-longer interest rates and elevated unemployment levels have put stress on some aspects of its portfolio.

Banks head into Q4 with investors looking for better days ahead

December 1, 2024 No Comments

The majority of Canada’s big banks are heading into fourth-quarter earnings this week riding high as fears around mortgage defaults and a recession ease.

Fewer young Canadians own homes but majority planning to buy within five years: poll

October 29, 2024 No Comments

A new report says that while fewer young Canadians own a home compared with three years ago, a majority of millennials and Gen Z adults still plan to purchase one in the next five years.

Some banks rethinking strategy on home mortgage competition

September 4, 2024 1 Comment

Some Canadian banks say they’re starting to question how aggressively they go after mortgage customers amid intense competition.

Scotiabank hits “inflection point” with successful multi-product mortgage strategy

August 29, 2024 No Comments

Deposit growth strategy pays off as Scotiabank strengthens customer relationships amid mortgage volume dip

Scotiabank announces competitive pricing

Scotiabank says variable-rate mortgage clients “showing signs of stress”

May 29, 2024 1 Comment

Scotiabank says high interest rates are increasingly weighing on consumers, resulting in a credit deterioration among its variable-rate mortgage customers.

70% of Scotiabank’s mortgage originations in Q1 were multi-product deals

February 27, 2024 No Comments

Scotiabank is reporting success in its efforts to grow its deposits and increase profitability by doing more cross-selling to new mortgage clients.

Despite easing rates, bank CEOs say clients face $400-$500 monthly mortgage payment hikes at renewal

January 11, 2024 No Comments

An anticipated decline in interest rates over the course of 2024 should help soften the impact of mortgage renewal payment shocks, according to RBC President and CEO Dave McKay.

Mortgage deselection: Can your lender choose not to renew your mortgage?

December 11, 2023 No Comments

With an estimated three million Canadians facing a mortgage renewal over the next 15 years, many borrowers are asking a very important question: does my lender have to renew my mortgage?

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