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Mortgage digest: More Canadians sidelined from homebuying as recession fears rise

May 21, 2025 No Comments

A growing number of Canadians are pressing pause on homebuying plans as economic anxiety deepens, according to BMO’s latest Real Financial Progress Index.

Mortgage Digest: Why fixed rates could drop further despite rising bond yields

April 11, 2025 No Comments

Canadian bond yields have swung sharply in recent weeks, adding uncertainty to the outlook for fixed mortgage rates.

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.

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.

Mortgage Digest: HELOC usage rises to near two-year high as borrowing picks up

December 17, 2024 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.

Mortgage rate war to intensify as lenders compete for renewal business, analyst says

November 14, 2024 No Comments

Former Scotiabank Mortgage head John Webster weighed in, noting that the big banks’ competitive pricing is unsustainable and unlikely to continue for long.

Prospective homebuyers waiting for sub-3.00% rates

Mortgage Digest: Prospective homebuyers waiting for sub-3% BoC rate before acting, survey shows

October 22, 2024 No Comments

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

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