Mortgages
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Why the Iran war is making mortgage renewal feel like a ‘roller-coaster’Homeowners looking to renew their mortgage this year should be concerned about three and five-year government bond yields, one mortgage expert said.ConsumerMar 10
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Canadian banks are preparing themselves for more bad loans this yearCanada's biggest banks have been setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in case customers can't pay off their loans, including mortgages.EconomyFeb 26
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Trump wants to bring in 50-year mortgages. Could it help — or hurt?U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed introducing a 50-year mortgage to spur activity in the housing market. But experts say Canadians are unlikely to follow suit.CanadaNov 11, 2025
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Renewing your mortgage? What the Bank of Canada’s rate cut means for youAccording to the Bank of Canada’s research, 60 per cent of all Canadian mortgages will be up for renewal in 2025 and 2026. What does the most recent rate cut mean for you?CanadaSep 20, 2025
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Renewing your mortgage? What Bank of Canada’s rate hold means for youExperts say that while Wednesday’s announcement of a rate hold does not make things easier for anyone renewing their mortgage, it does not make things any worse either.CanadaJul 30, 2025
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Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates? What economists expectWith the Bank of Canada set to provide an update on interest rates on Wednesday, economists are expecting no changes this time as the trade war has increased economic uncertainty.EconomyJun 3, 2025
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Paying mortgage into retirement? Here’s how you could plan your financesAccording to a recent survey, around one-third (29 per cent) of soon-to-be-retired Canadians say they will continue to pay down their mortgage into their retirement years.CanadaMay 31, 2025
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Renewing your mortgage? What Bank of Canada’s rate hold means for youAccording to a recent Royal LePage report, 1.2 million mortgages will be up for renewal in Canada this year. Here's what the Bank of Canada's rate hold means for them.CanadaApr 17, 2025
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Canadians facing mortgage renewal anxiety about monthly payments: surveyThe survey found that more than half of those homeowners said they expect bad news when they renew and they anticipate their monthly payment will increase.EconomyFeb 20, 2025
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Fixed mortgage rates see some easing amid Trump tariff threats. Here’s whyMortgage experts see some fixed rate options trending lower ahead of the spring housing market. Here's how uncertainty over tariffs is affecting the landscape.MoneyFeb 5, 2025
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