Posts tagged ‘dave the mortgage broker’
Will the Bank of Canada Raise Again This Week?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for January 23, 2023
Most forecasters expect the Bank of Canada to hike its policy rate by another 0.25% when it meets this Wednesday. Here is my take.
Why Softer US Inflation Doesn’t Change My View on Mortgage Rates
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for January 16, 2023
In today’s post I explain why softer than expected US inflation data doesn’t change my view that mortgage rates will take longer to drop than many now expect.
Mortgage-Rate Forecast and Predictions for 2023
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for January 9, 2023
Here are my five mortgage-related predictions for the year ahead.
Five Posts to Kick Off the New Year
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for January 3, 2023
Happy New Year! Here are links to five of my recent posts to get you caught up.
2022: The End of the Free Money Era
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for December 19, 2022
Here are my final and most important observations about our current interest rate environment as we head into 2023.
Has the Bank of Canada’s Policy Rate Finally Peaked?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for December 12, 2022
Here are my five key thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s latest rate hike, and my take on whether the Bank’s policy rate has now peaked.
Canadian Mortgage Primer: All About Trigger Rates
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for November 28, 2022
Today’s post explains how trigger rates work, dispels fears that they will lead to a US-styled meltdown, and outlines options for borrowers who are hitting them.
The Fed Hiked and Financial Markets Shuddered
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for November 7, 2022
In today’s post I cover the Fed’s latest rate hike and the blockbuster Canadian jobs report, and I explain why inflation will likely prove stickier than expected.
The Bank of Canada Hikes by Less Than Expected
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for October 31, 2022
This post offers my key takeaways from the Bank’s latest policy statement, press conference, and accompanying Monetary Policy Report.
Five Mortgage-Rate Thoughts from Last Week
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for October 11, 2022
There were several mortgage-related developments last week that were worth noting. Here are my top five from that list.
Why Central Bankers Must Now Let the Fires Burn
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for October 3, 2022
In today’s post I explain why our central bankers are now telling anyone who will listen that this time, they need to let the fires burn.
The Fed Raises and Warns It Isn’t Done Yet
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for September 26, 2022
Today’s post provides highlights from the Fed’s latest communications and considers the implications for Canadian mortgage rates.
Expect Some Tough Love from the US Federal Reserve This Week
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for September 19, 2022
In today’s post I explain why I believe the US Federal Reserve will surprise markets with more-hawkish-than-expected policy-rate language this week.
Five Mortgage-Related Thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s Latest Rate Hike
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for September 12, 2022
Here are five thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s latest rate hike and policy statement.
The Bank of Canada’s Rate-Hike Impacts Are Intensifying
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for September 6, 2022
In today’s post I explain how a confluence of three factors will magnify the incremental impact of each incremental BoC hike.
