Mortgage
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B.C. mortgage calculator: A simple way to examine interest rate changesGlobal News has put together a mortgage calculator and some information and tips from Vancity so British Columbians can plan ahead and get the most out of their mortgage.MoneyJul 12
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Man renting home impersonates owner, applies for mortgage, takes funds: Toronto policeA man renting a home impersonated the owner, applied for a mortgage and then took the funds, Toronto police allege, and officers say the suspect may have committed similar crimes.CrimeJun 1
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‘Very scary time’: Poll finds 76% of B.C. mortgage holders worried about next renewalThree-quarters of B.C. mortgage holders said they worried their next renewal could cost them more, with 35 per cent saying they were worried it would cost "significantly more."MoneyMay 2
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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
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Rising Bank of Canada interest rates force difficult mortgage payments on Saskatchewan homesThe central bank raised its policy rate to 4.5 per cent on Jan. 25, 2023, an increase of 25 basis points and the highest the Bank of Canada’s key rate has been since 2007.CanadaJan 25
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Mortgage stress test remains unchanged. What that means amid higher interest ratesThe regulator in charge of Canada's mortgage stress test announced Thursday it will leave the qualifying standard where it is amid current high rates and economic uncertainty.EconomyDec 15, 2022
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Own a home? Here’s how to tackle soaring interest rates, monthly mortgage paymentsFor Canadians on a fixed rate and up for mortgage renewal, increase interest rates could mean serious sticker shock with higher monthly payments.ConsumerSep 1, 2022
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Nova Scotia loans $1M to temporary housing project for ex-offendersThe John Howard Society of Nova Scotia is borrowing $1.1 million with low interest for a multi-unit home in Halifax that will house eight people exiting correctional facilities.CanadaAug 30, 2022
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Feeling anxious about rising inflation? Interest rates? Here’s what to doMany Canadian are feeling more anxious and fearful when it comes to planning their finances as compared to previous years, according to financial planning experts.CanadaAug 14, 2022
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What the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate hike means for B.C.’s housing marketThe Bank of Canada hiked its key overnight rate by a surprise full point on Wednesday, in a bid to curb surging inflation.EconomyJul 13, 2022
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