March 8, 2021
The rather sudden widening of the gap between fixed vs. variable mortgage rates makes this a good time to once again compare the two options.
Posts from the ‘mortgage rate forecast’ Tag
March 1, 2021
In today's post I explain why I don't think higher inflation (and higher fixed mortgage rates) are here to stay.
February 22, 2021
In today’s post I explain why fixed mortgage rates are heading higher and offer advice to borrowers on how to navigate the current environment.
February 8, 2021
Last month saw a spike in job losses, but Government of Canada bond yields rose anyway. Today's post explains why.
February 1, 2021
Canadian mortgage rates are at rock-bottom levels The only debate is over how long they will stay there, and the race between the virus and the vaccines will tell the tale.
January 25, 2021
Here are my thoughts on five of the Bank of Canada's key messages from last week that are noteworthy for anyone keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates.
January 11, 2021
Our employment recovery stalled out last month, and in this week's post I offer my take on how that will impact our mortgage rates.
January 4, 2021
This week's post offers my mortgage-rate forecast for 2021. (Spoiler alert: I think the consensus has it wrong.)