Posts tagged ‘mortgage advice’
US Inflation Falls in April (Sort of)
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for May 16, 2022
Last week’s US inflation data offered a glimmer of hope that US inflation may finally have peaked (and that would be good news for Canadian mortgage rates).
The Fed’s Imminent Rate Hike May Cause a Surprising Market Reaction
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for May 2, 2022
The US Fed is going to raise its policy rate this week, and in today’s post I explain why the bond market may not react as you might initially expect.
Fixed vs Variable: Which One Is Now the Better Bet?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for April 25, 2022
Mortgage rates have been on a tear lately and today’s post offers my updated take on the age old fixed vs. variable question.
Five Thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s 0.50% Rate Hike
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for April 18, 2022
Today’s post offers five key points from the Bank of Canada’s latest communications surrounding its 0.50% policy-rate hike.
How the 2022 Federal Budget Will Impact Our Real-Estate Markets
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for April 11, 2022
In today’s post I outline the new housing-related measures that were announced in the 2022 federal budget and offer my take on their likely impact.
Is the Bank of Canada about to Hike by 0.50%?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for April 4, 2022
The consensus expects the BoC to hike by 0.50% at its next meeting. Today’s post offers my take, and also explains how fixed payment variable-rate mortgages work.
Are Higher Fixed Mortgage Rates Here to Stay?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for March 28, 2022
Today’s post compares the risk of borrowing at five-year fixed rates after their recent dramatic rise to the risk that five-year variable rates will surge even higher.
Why Mortgage-Rate Rises Are About to Pack More Punch
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for March 21, 2022
Today’s post explains why the most recent round of fixed-rate mortgage hikes will impact the market in new and significant ways.
The War in Ukraine Is a Potent Wildcard for Mortgage Rates
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for March 14, 2022
Russia’s war on Ukraine has the potential to significantly impact the global economy, and relatedly, our mortgage rates.
Five Thoughts on the Bank of Canada’s Rate Hike
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for March 7, 2022
The Bank of Canada hiked last week and the key questions now are: How fast will its policy-rate rise and how high will it ultimately go?
The Bank of Canada Is About to Start Hiking. Now What?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for February 28, 2022
I expect the BoC to hike its policy rate this Wednesday, and in today’s post I offer my take on whether variable-rate borrowers should respond by locking in.
Top Five Recent Posts About Mortgage Rates and Inflation
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for February 22, 2022
Here are links to five key recent posts about Canadian mortgage rates and inflation.
When Will US Inflation Peak?
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for February 14, 2022
US inflation surged higher last week and took our fixed mortgage rates along for the ride. In today’s post I explain why US inflation fear may soon peak out.
Why CDN Bond Yields Surged Despite Big Job Losses
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for February 7, 2022
Our economy shed 200,000 jobs in January. Strangely, GoC bond yields surged higher on the same day that news was released, and today’s post explains why.
The Bank of Canada Will Be Live at Its Next Meeting
Monday Morning Interest Rate Update for January 31, 2022
Last week the Bank of Canada confirmed that it will start to raise its policy rate in the near future. The key questions for variable-rate mortgage borrowers are: How fast and by how much?
