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.
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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.
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.
March 14, 2022
Russia's war on Ukraine has the potential to significantly impact the global economy, and relatedly, our mortgage rates.
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?
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.
February 22, 2022
Here are links to five key recent posts about Canadian mortgage rates and inflation.
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.