More than ever homeowners are researching mortgage options more actively and reach out to me for additional information and advice on a daily basis. With interest rates outside of client’s comfort levels combined with non-stop talk from friends, family, colleagues, on top of social media and the “news”, it is no wonder many are finding themselves […]
Let’s talk about the age-old question of whether it is better to go with a fixed-rate mortgage or to roll the dice on a variable-rate mortgage. Some Background Historically, variable rate mortgage holders on average have come out ahead over their fixed rate holding neighbours. Whenever you look at long-term averages, there are always exceptions […]
Good news! On October 23rd, the Bank of Canada reduced the overnight rate by one half percentage point, lowering it to 3.75%. This is a cumulative cut from the peak by 1.25%. This cut was the fourth consecutive one this year, and will bring much welcome relief to anyone holding a variable rate mortgage, or […]
I’m sure you’ve seen the ads pop up when online, on TV or heard them on the radio? Mortgage brokers advertising a “super low rate” for a mortgage. They make it sound like they have special rates that no one else does. Is it true? Do these people actually have the best rates that no […]
Despite earlier indications from the Bank of Canada back in January that they would be pausing further rate hikes, they just initiated their second hike since that time. The most recent 25 basis point increase on July 12th, adds to the previous 25 basis point hike, bringing the Bank of Canada overnight rate to 5%. […]
Mortgage Rate Update for June 2023 – The Bank of Canada ended its four-month rate increase pause on Wednesday, raising the overnight lending rate by 25 basis points (bp), or .25% to a 20-year high of 4.75%. In fact, you would have to go back to 2000 to experience rates that high! This brought an […]
If your mortgage is coming up for renewal and you are experiencing a bit of “rate shock,” you are not alone! If you currently have a fixed-rate mortgage, your interest rate will most likely be going up, and likely substantially, depending on your term. If you currently have a variable-rate mortgage, your interest rate has […]
Is it better to get a fixed or variable interest rate on your mortgage right now? With a quickly changing housing market and rapidly increasing interest rates, as a Hamilton Mortgage Broker we receive calls from our clients that are more torn than ever about whether to go with a Variable Rate or Fixed Rate […]
What a change a few months can make! With two years of record-low rates and a blistering hot real estate market, many thought the low rates and rising prices, would go on forever. The low rates were welcomed by all, with 5yr fixed rates under 2%. The rising prices were welcomed by current homeowners and […]
An increase in mortgage rates is something no new buyer or existing homeowner wants to see. But why do we always see a fluctuation in rates? To help give you a better understanding, our team at the Canadian Mortgage Authority has explained how a rise in mortgage rates can affect you. Why Rates Are […]