All signs are pointing to lower fixed rate mortgages again for the 3rd time this year. Bond yields are low and as a result we are seeing fixed rate mortgage prices dropping just a little bit further this week. The Bank of Canada has also dropped its benchmark qualifying rate for high ratio mortgages by [...]

2.65% – 1 Year Fixed
3.85% – 3 Year Fixed
4.35% – 5 Year Fixed

3.25% – Merix 50/50 Mortgage (Fixed/Variable hybrid)
P-.40   3 Year Variable
P-.50   5 Year Variable
NOTE: Rates are subject to change without warning at the lender’s discretion.

The problems over seas in Europe are already hitting close to home as bond yields have dipped for the last couple of days indicating that investor confidence is shaken. This bodes well for borrowers looking to get into fixed rate mortgages as there may be a reversal to the sharp steady increases to fixed rate [...]

Mortgage interest rates continue to climb for the 4th week in a row. There is a lot of discussion between observers and economists who think that the banks are prematurely driving rates up as highlighted in Rob Carrick’s Globe & Mail article, “Are Big Banks Jumping the Gun?”. With each passing week the variable option [...]

After a very quick increase to fixed rate mortgages over the past 2 weeks mortgage lenders have started to compete for the new fixed 5 year. The standard rate is 4.59% however some lenders have introduced their quickclose rate at 4.39%.
The dilemma of deciding to go fixed over variable is on every borrower’s mind these [...]

We all knew it was going to happen, we just didn’t know exactly when. Last Monday fixed rate mortgages increased. The fixed 5 year rate increased by a half of a percent from 3.89% to 4.39%. The following are current rates that I can offer but if you are feeling down that you missed an [...]

Fixed mortgage rates are married to bond yields. As a mortgage broker I constantly look towards the 5 year Government of Canada bond yield to forecast where rates are heading to advise clients. Bond yields and fixed rate mortgages have a positive relationship. Put another way, when the yield on 5 year Canadian Bonds increases, [...]

Bond yields are up which would typically result in an increase to fixed rate mortgages however lenders are artificially keeping rates low in order to gain market share. This is good for borrowers currently in the market however don’t expect the low fixed rates to stay around forever as it only takes one bank to [...]

Do you remember when you were a kid and you stood on the train tracks on a hot summer day peering into the distance for the coming train? Then suddenly, in the distance, a single light appeared suspended in mid air and the shape of a massive train hurdling towards you sent your heart racing. [...]

To start the month, there is a new variable rate mortgage! I can now offer Prime minus 40 (1.85%) on 3 year variable mortgages. It was also announced after I recorded my video, that the 5 year fixed rate special that I was offering at 3.69% has been extended for closings up until April 26th. [...]