January 23, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWill the Bank of Canada Raise Again This Week?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.
January 9, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesMortgage-Rate Forecast and Predictions for 2023Here are my five mortgage-related predictions for the year ahead.
December 19, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate Updates2022: The End of the Free Money EraHere are my final and most important observations about our current interest rate environment as we head into 2023.
December 12, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesHas the Bank of Canada’s Policy Rate Finally Peaked?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.
December 5, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Case for Another 0.50% Bank of Canada Rate HikeFinancial markets are pricing in another 0.25% increase by the Bank of Canada this Wednesday, but I think a 0.50% hike might actually make more sense.
October 31, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Bank of Canada Hikes by Less Than ExpectedThis post offers my key takeaways from the Bank’s latest policy statement, press conference, and accompanying Monetary Policy Report.
October 24, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWhy the Bank of Canada Is About to Hike by Another 0.75%This post explains why I expect the Bank of Canada to hike by another 0.75% this Wednesday, and it outlines the implications for Canadian mortgage rates.
October 11, 2022 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesFive Mortgage-Rate Thoughts from Last WeekThere were several mortgage-related developments last week that were worth noting. Here are my top five from that list.