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Mortgage Renewals in Early 2025 – Where Might Rates End Up?
May 4, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
A friendly guide for Canadian homeowners who are about to renegotiate one of the biggest contracts of their lives. Introduction - Why Everyone Is Talking About 2025 Renewals If your mortgage is co ...
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April 16 - 2025 - Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%
April 16, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. The major shift in direction of US trade policy a ...
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Tariffs and Their Effect on Interest Rates: What Canadian Homeowners Should Know
April 5, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
You might be surprised to learn how tariffs-taxes on imported goods-can affect your mortgage or home-buying plans. Tariffs can indirectly influence interest rates, which impacts mortgage payments and ...
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Pros & Cons of Paying Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement
March 21, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
If retirement is approaching, you may be considering whether it's wise to pay off your mortgage early. As with many significant financial decisions, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. However, ...
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March 12-2025 - Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%
March 12, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. The Canadian economy entered 2025 in a solid position, with infl ...
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Mortgage Renewal Coming UP and rates higher than 5 yrs ago - Consider increasing your amortization?
March 7, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
If your mortgage renewal date is approaching, it's important to take action. You might notice something that's hard to ignore: interest rates are significantly higher now than five years ago. You're n ...
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How will tariffs potentially affect Interest rates
February 26, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
As a mortgage broker in Canada, I often get questions about how global economic events might affect our financial landscape, particularly when it comes to interest rates and the cost of borrowing. One ...
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Is Now the Right Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?
February 5, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
With interest rates in Canada decreasing, many homeowners are considering whether this may be the ideal time to refinance. Refinancing involves replacing your current mortgage with a new one, idea ...
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January 29, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 3%, with the Bank Rate at 3.25% and the deposit rate at 2.95%. The Bank is also announcing its plan to complete the no ...
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Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: Which Might Be Right for You?
January 21, 2025 | Posted by: Kul Singh
Hello there, and welcome! As a mortgage broker here in Canada, I know that diving into the world of mortgages can feel like stepping into a labyrinth of numbers and jargon. Today, let's have a fri ...
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