October 3, 2023
Today's post touches on the latest US & CDN GDP data before taking aim at two mortgage rules that our banking regulator should be re-evaluating.
Posts from the ‘dave the mortgage broker’ Tag
September 25, 2023
Today's post offers my take on the flurry of mortgage-related news from last week.
September 18, 2023
US inflation moved higher in August, and that will keep the pressure on the US Federal Reserve when it meets this week.
September 11, 2023
The Bank of Canada didn't hike last week, but it might need to do so again before this cycle is over. Today's post explains.
September 5, 2023
Most economists expect the BoC to hold its policy rate steady this Wednesday, but the coming decision isn't a slam dunk.
August 21, 2023
Last week Statistics Canada confirmed that our inflation increased in July. Today’s post explains why it will keep rising over the near term.
August 14, 2023
US inflation ticked higher last week and in today’s post I explain why Canadian inflation is about to do the same.
August 8, 2023
In this week's post I push back against the notion that last month's job losses will alter the Bank of Canada's policy-rate trajectory.
May 29, 2023
I was away on vacation this past weekend. Here are a few links to some of my most popular recent posts.
May 8, 2023
The US Federal Reserve now appears to be on pause, and in today's post I outline the implications for Canadian mortgage rates.
May 1, 2023
In today's post I offer my take on whether Canadians should be reconsidering the variable-rate mortgage now that our economic momentum is slowing.
February 21, 2023
Here are links to five of my recent posts about Canadian mortgage rates and inflation.