January 22, 2024 Last updated on January 22, 2024Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWhen Will the Bank of Canada Start to Cut?Today's post offers a preview of the Bank of Canada's meeting this Wednesday and includes my predictions of what the Bank will say and do.
December 4, 2023 Last updated on December 5, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Canadian Economy Is Topping Out. Mortgage Rates Are Too.Today's post explains why the last week's GDP and employment data bolstered the view that rates have peaked, and outlines why variable mortgage rates are worth a fresh look.
July 24, 2023 Last updated on August 13, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWhy Canadian Inflation Is About to Move HigherIn today's post I explain why Canadians should expect inflation to move higher during the second half of 2023.
July 17, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Bank of Canada Tightens AgainHere are my responses to the five key questions that Canadian mortgage borrowers are asking in the wake of the BoC’s latest move.
July 10, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesMortgage Advice: The Best of Today’s (Lousy) Mortgage-Rate Options?If you’re in the market for a mortgage today, I am writing this post to help you navigate through today’s difficult environment.
June 19, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesFive Key Mortgage-Rate Related ThoughtsToday's post offers five key observations relating to today’s mortgage rates and the factors that are impacting them.
June 12, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesThe Reinvigorated Real-Estate Sector Compelled the Bank of Canada to HikeIn today’s post I offer my take on the Bank of Canada’s surprise rate hike last week.
June 5, 2023 Last updated on August 10, 2023Categories Monday Morning Mortgage Rate UpdatesWill the Bank of Canada Hike This Week?A lot of market watchers suddenly seem to think the BoC is going to hike its policy rate this Wednesday. Today's post offers my take.