Mortgages

• 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.

  Canada

  Nov 11
  
• Renewing your mortgage? What the Bank of Canada’s rate cut means for you

  According 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?

  Canada

  Sep 20
  
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• Renewing your mortgage? What Bank of Canada’s rate hold means for you

  Experts 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.

  Canada

  Jul 30
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• Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates? What economists expect

  With 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.

  Economy

  Jun 3
• Paying mortgage into retirement? Here’s how you could plan your finances

  According 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.

  Canada

  May 31
• Renewing your mortgage? What Bank of Canada’s rate hold means for you

  According 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.

  Canada

  Apr 17
• Canadians facing mortgage renewal anxiety about monthly payments: survey

  The 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.

  Economy

  Feb 20
• Fixed mortgage rates see some easing amid Trump tariff threats. Here’s why

  Mortgage experts see some fixed rate options trending lower ahead of the spring housing market. Here's how uncertainty over tariffs is affecting the landscape.

  Money

  Feb 5
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• Will it be easier or harder for Canadians to buy a home in 2025?

  Lower interest rates and changes to mortgages in Canada could help open the door to some would-be homebuyers in 2025. Here's what to expect.

  Money

  Jan 1
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• A 30-year mortgage with no rate hikes: Can the U.S. model work in Canada?

  The federal government says it wants to explore bringing longer-term mortgages like those seen in the United States to Canada. Here's why that might be challenging.

  Money

  Dec 19, 2024