@ratehub Director of Content. Finance nerd. Real estate obsessed. Talk monetary policy to me.
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Is the new 30-year amortization rule a game-changer or a financial trap? In my latest @MorningstarCDN, I break it down with insights from @ronmortgageguy of @ButlerMortgages and @penngram from @ratehub. morningstar.ca/ca/news/25441… #RealEstateInvesting #housingmarket #mortgage #mortgagerates #investing
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Most Canadian mortgage owners concerned about payments, survey finds bnnbloomberg.ca/most-canadia…
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Buying a home is more financially challenging than ever. Fortunately, there are programs designed to help first-time home buyers get onto the property ladder. Ratehub.ca Director of Content Penelope Graham breaks down the specifics of each: youtube.com/watch?v=4f0zCj9l…
The @bankofcanada delivers a highly anticipated rate hold, but stubborn inflation means future hikes aren't off the table yet.
On the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/bank-of-cana…
Cooler than expected GDP numbers practically seal the deal for a @bankofcanada rate hold next week:
On the @ratehub blog:
ratehub.ca/blog/september-1-…
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The GTA housing market rebalanced in July as higher rates slowed sales. Ratehub.ca's @penngram reports on the latest numbers from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB): ratehub.ca/blog/gta-housing-…
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The FCAC released guidelines last week, outlining expectations for lenders to provide support to mortgage borrowers who are considered to be at risk. Ratehub.ca's @penngram shares her thoughts: thecanadianpressnews.ca/busi…
The @bankofcanada surprised on the upside today, delivering its 9th rate hike since March 2022; looks like those GDP numbers sealed the deal.
On the @Ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/bank-of-cana…
According to the @bankofcanada's #FinancialSystemsReview, ALL mortgage borrowers will see payments spike if they renew between 2025 - 2026. Here's how to minimize the financial pain:
On the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/mortgage-bor…
Today's @StatCan_eng CPI report surprised analysts at 4.4% YoY growth and has raised the possibility of further rate hikes.
Get the full story on the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/hotter-than-…
The Canadian housing market continued to rebound in April as stabilizing borrowing costs helped spur buyers off the sidelines, contributing to strong short-term growth in both sales and prices.
My @CREA_ACI recap on the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/april-crea-r…
Thinking of giving the First Home Savings Account a try? That may be tricky, given it's currently only available at a handful of financial institutions.
We asked the banks when they plan to roll it out. On the @ratehub blog:
ratehub.ca/blog/where-to-get…
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Experts, including Ratehub.ca's Natasha Macmillan, share their tips for tackling student debt: bnnbloomberg.ca/experts-shar…
GTA buyers meant business in April, coming to terms with higher borrowing costs and boosting sales by nearly 10% on a monthly basis. Prices are also up 4% MoM, underpinned by tight supply.
On the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/gta-home-pri…
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As more variable borrowers hit their trigger rates, extra-long mortgage amortizations are increasingly common. But are they inherently riskier?
I break it down on the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/just-how-ris…
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How much income does it take to buy a house these days?
@penngram of @ratehub breaks it down on Afternoons with @RobBreakenridge today at 1:05.
Listen live! globalnews.ca/radio/qrcalgar…
This week in mortgages: @OSFICanada reveals key risk report, and expectations grow of tougher borrowing rules to come.
On the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/april-21-202…
The @bankofcanada is sure to be pleased by this morning's @StatCan_eng inflation print of 4.3%, further cementing their ability to hold rates in June.
On the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/canadian-inf…
Today's @bankofcanada announcement showed the central bank is feeling confident in its economic expectations... a nice change from last year's surprises. Another hold in the books for the time being.
On the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/no-surprises…
Those @StatCan_eng job numbers keep coming in hot with 35,000 positions added in March ... but the @bankofcanada is unlikely to be dissuaded from a rate hold next week.
On the @ratehub blog: ratehub.ca/blog/april-6-2023…
