Variable-rate Mortgage
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Variable or short-term fixed mortgage? Where experts see the ‘sweet spot’Expectations for interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada could make a variable mortgage an attractive proposition. Here's what experts say about the risks and possible rewards.MoneyMar 13
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Variable mortgages cost Canadians tens of thousands amid high rates. Is the risk worth it?The 10 rate hikes in the past year-and-a-half have left many Canadians feeling squeeze, but those with variable rate mortgages have perhaps felt the biggest pinch.CanadaSep 21, 2023
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Mortgages 101: What you need to know before looking for a homeGlobal News's Home School series is back with an explainer on mortgages: what kinds there are, what goes into qualifying and the costs you might not know about.MoneyApr 15, 2023
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Interest rates have soared in 2022. Here’s how much more you’re paying to borrowCanadians are increasingly worried interest rates are rising faster than they can keep up, and it's not just homeowners. Here's who's feeling the pain as debt costs soar.MoneyDec 7, 2022
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Short-term, fixed-rate mortgages are growing in popularity. Are they right for you?Is the five-year fixed-rate mortgage still the gold standard in Canada? Shorter terms are growing in popularity, but here's what you should know before locking in.MoneyDec 3, 2022
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Canadians are stressed about rising interest rates. Here’s what you can doRenters, low-income households and younger Canadians are among those feeling the most anxiety about rising rates. Here's how to handle the impact on your budget.MoneyOct 27, 2022
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As rates rise, is now the time to lock in a fixed mortgage? Here’s what to knowVariable-rate mortgage holders seeing interest rates rise are getting antsy and thinking more and more about converting, brokers say. If you're in that boat, here's what to know.MoneySep 17, 2022
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Trigger point: Why some mortgage holders may have to pay more as interest rates riseAs interest rates rise, more mortgage holders and their lenders are talking about 'trigger rates.' Here's what you need to know and who could soon be paying more.MoneySep 7, 2022
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Not all Canadians feel the pain of interest rate hikes. Here’s why that might changeThe Bank of Canada is expected to raise interest rates for the fifth time this year on Wednesday. Here's what's on the horizon for Canadian mortgage holders.ConsumerSep 6, 2022
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A mortgage rate of less than 1% now available in CanadaHSBC is advertising a five-year variable rate of just 0.99 per cent.MoneyDec 4, 2020
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