What Disappointing GDP Growth Means for Canadian Mortgage Rates
Last Friday Statistics Canada confirmed that our GDP increased by only 1% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) in Q3, down from 2.2% in Q2.
Last Friday Statistics Canada confirmed that our GDP increased by only 1% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) in Q3, down from 2.2% in Q2.
Last week Statistics Canada confirmed that our Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 2.0% in October, above the consensus forecast of 1.9%.
Will fixed mortgage rates keep falling?
Last week was packed with news worth noting for Canadians keeping an eye on mortgage rates.
Canadian mortgage borrowers have benefitted from some helpful tailwinds of late.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) reduced its policy rate by 0.50% last Wednesday, from 4.25% to 3.75%.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) needs to sharply reduce its policy rate, and fast.
Recapping the latest mortgage news over the past few weeks
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Last week the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), our banking regulator, announced that it will no longer require any renewing mortgage borrowers to...
Latest happenings in Canada and the U.S. made for a big week in Canadian mortgage news.
The US Federal Reserve meets this week, and the market unanimously expects that it will reduce its policy rate for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Last week the Bank of Canada (BoC) dropped its policy rate from 4.50% to 4.25%, as expected.
The Bank of Canada probably won’t cut by 0.50% this Wednesday, but I think they will wish they had when all is said and done.
Last week saw encouraging developments on both sides of the 49th parallel for anyone hoping that Canadian mortgage rates will continue to drop.
The latest US economic data have US bond-market investors paring back their bets on a 0.50% rate cut by the US Federal Reserve at its next meeting on September 18.
We lost 2,800 jobs on a net basis last month, following a net loss of 1,400 jobs in June. The latest result was well below the consensus forecast of +25,000.
Bond yields plunged last week as investors repositioned themselves for a US led global economic slowdown.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) cut its policy rate by another 0.25% last Wednesday, lowering it to 4.5%.
Today’s post explains why I think the Bank of Canada will cut this week, and several more times in short order.
Last week we learned that US inflation cooled in June. That was welcome news for anyone keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates.
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It doesn’t take long for anyone keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates to see the impact on them from US economic developments.
The US Federal Reserve held its policy rate steady last week, as expected.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) reduced its policy rate from 5.00% to 4.75% last week, marking its first cut since it slashed its policy rate by 1.50% in March 2020 during the early...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) meets this Wednesday, and bond-market investors now put the odds of a 0.25% rate cut at about 70%.
Last week, Statistics Canada confirmed that inflation pressures declined again in April.
Bond yields finally broke lower last week, and that has relieved some of the pressure on our fixed- mortgage rates.
Today’s post explains why our fixed and variable mortgage rates will likely be heading in opposite directions in the near future.
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Mortgage-related news made headlines again last week.
Last week was chock full of news with implications for Canadian mortgage rates.
Last week the Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady at 5%.
It will be a shock if the Bank of Canada moves its policy rate when it meets this week.
A closer look at the data suggests a soft landing may still be elusive.
Last week continued a run of surprisingly strong economic data on both sides of the 49th parallel.
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 5% last week, as expected.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) isn’t expected to cut its policy rate when it meets this Wednesday, so the focus this time will be for hints on the timing of when the first one will...
Shelter costs are the biggest component of inflation - so will the Bank of Canada start to measure inflation without it, knowing its own rate moves have an impact?
This week's Canadian mortgage news and tips from expert David Larock.
The year ends with a likely change to the higher-for-longer interest-rate view.
This week's Canadian mortgage news and tips from expert David Larock.
This week's Canadian mortgage news and tips from expert David Larock.
This week's Canadian mortgage news and tips from expert David Larock.
This week's Canadian mortgage news and tips from expert David Larock.
This week's Canadian mortgage news and tips from expert David Larock.
This week's Canadian mortgage news and tips.
This week's Canadian mortgage news and tips.
This week in Canadian mortgage news and tips.
Weekly update on the latest in Canadian mortgage news and numbers.
We received the latest GDP data for both Canada and the US last week, and today’s post will start with my take on how it will likely impact our mortgage rates over the near term.
There was a lot of mortgage-related news last week.
What this week's news means for Canadian mortgage borrowers.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its policy rate steady last week. That means our variable mortgage and home-equity line-of-credit rates will remain at their current levels, at least...
Last week we learned that our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter on an annualized basis, well below both the consensus forecast of +1.2% and the...
Last week Statistics Canada confirmed that our headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased from 2.8% to 3.3% in July (annualized).
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Last week Statistics Canada confirmed that our economy shed approximately 6,000 jobs in July, a far cry from the 20,000 increase that the consensus was anticipating.
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) hiked its policy rate by another 0.25% last Wednesday, as widely expected. That means our variable mortgage rates will increase by the same amount in...
Fixed mortgage rates rose again last week, and the Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to hike its policy rate by another 0.25% when it meets this Wednesday.
Last week included several data releases that were noteworthy for anyone keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates.
If you’re in the market for a mortgage today, you may be experiencing some sticker shock now that mortgage rates have risen to their highest levels in about twenty years.
All Canadian mortgage rates moved higher last week.
Last week the Bank of Canada (BoC) surprised financial markets by raising its policy rate by another 0.25%.
Will the Bank of Canada hike its policy rate when it meets this Wednesday?
The Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.4% on a year-over-year basis in April, up from 4.3% in March.
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 4.9% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis in April, and by 0.4% on a month-over-month (MoM) basis.
Last week the US Federal Reserve joined the Bank of Canada (BoC) when it shifted to the talk-tough-and-do-nothing phase of its monetary-policy cycle.
Last week Statistics Canada confirmed that our GDP increased by 0.1% in February on a month-over-month basis (MoM).
Last week, Statistics Canada confirmed that our Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 4.3% in March on a year-over-year basis, down from 5.2% in February and well below the peak...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its policy rate steady last week, and that was welcome news for variable-rate borrowers who have watched their rates increase by 4.25% over the past...
All eyes will be on the Bank of Canada (BoC) when it meets this Wednesday.
In today’s upside-down world, good news for our economy is bad news for our mortgage rates because it increases the likelihood that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will either hike its...
When central bankers cranked up their policy rates to combat runaway inflation, they knew that it would create economic pain.
The inflation debate has suddenly taken a backseat to concerns about systemic financial risk in both the US and Europe.
Last week was a busy one for anyone keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates.
Let’s start with this week’s most welcome news.
Last week Statistics Canada confirmed that our Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell from 6.3% in December to 5.9% in January on a year-over-year (YoY) basis.
Last week we learned the Canadian economy added an estimated 150,000 new jobs in January, ten times higher than the consensus estimate of 15,000.
The US Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by another 0.25% up to a target range of 4.50% to 4.75%.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) hiked by another 0.25% last Wednesday.
Most forecasters expect the Bank of Canada (BoC) to hike its policy rate by another 0.25% when it meets this Wednesday.
Last week we received the latest US inflation data, for December, and the results came in at or a little below consensus forecasts.
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US and Canadian bond yields continued their seemingly inexorable rise last week.
I hope that you all enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving weekend.
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The BoC just confirmed that it will soon begin to raise its policy rate. The key questions for variable-rate mortgage borrowers are: How fast and by how much?
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Essential fall reading to ensure your mortgage is on the right track.
Given current central bank policy in Canada and the U.S., will variable rate mortgages stay lower than fixed rates over the next five years?
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Calculators, links and info you need to make the best decisions for you.
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Why you may want to prioritize flexibility when it comes to your fixed-rate mortgage right now.
Canadian fixed mortgage rates continued to rise last week.
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The five-year Government of Canada (GoC) bond yield, which our five-year fixed mortgage rates are priced on, has been on a wild ride of late.
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Canadian fixed mortgage rates have been on a steady downward march of late.
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The Canadian economy added 66,800 new jobs in January vs. 8,000 expected - so why aren't our mortgage rates impacted?
A key policy statement from south of the border suggests that our mortgage rates are unlikely to rise in Canada.
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Has the Bank of Canada rushed too far in front of an uncertain economy?
Frothy economic hopes are dissipating, making future mortgage rate increases unlikely.
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Just like that, all of the dire warnings about rapidly rising Canadian mortgage rates disappeared faster than cookies and carrots on Christmas Eve.
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Today’s post returns to the question that every borrower I work with loves to ask: “Should I choose a five-year fixed- or variable-rate mortgage today?"
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Will current optimism about Canada's economy push our mortgage rates up?
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While the consensus expects another BoC rate rise in October, economic data between now and then may suggest otherwise.
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The key question for anyone keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates.
Last Friday we learned that overall Canadian inflation, as measured by our Consumer Price Index (CPI), came in at 2.5% in June, and that result was higher than the consensus...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its overnight rate by 0.25% last Wednesday and it now stands at 1.5%. The move was widely expected, and Canadian lenders quickly increased their...
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In its most recent policy statement released on May 30, the Bank of Canada (BoC) gave every indication that it would raise its overnight rate, which our variable mortgage rates...
The Bank of Canada just got another reminder about the perils of offering forward guidance.
A trade war with the U.S. would likely impact mortgage borrowers in Canada - in more ways than you might think.
Last Friday Statistics Canada confirmed that our economy lost an estimated 7,500 jobs in May, which was a much worse result than the 23,500 job gain the consensus had been...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its policy rate steady last week but warned in its accompanying statement that our next rate hike is not far off.
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In last week’s post I made the case for five-year variable rates over their fixed-rate equivalents, based on my current view of where our economy is headed.
It’s time for a fresh look at the question every borrower loves to ask: Is now a good time to choose a fixed or variable rate?
Last week TD Canada Trust raised its five-year posted rate from 5.14% to 5.59%, and shortly thereafter, Royal Bank and National Bank increased their five-year posted rates from...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) left its overnight rate unchanged last week, as most market watchers expected. The Bank also released its latest quarterly Monetary Policy Report (MPR),...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) meets this Wednesday, and while most market watchers aren’t expecting the Bank to raise its overnight rate at this meeting there is still the possibility...
Last Friday Statistics Canada released our latest employment report, for March.
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Last Friday U.S. bond yields surged higher as investors reacted to the release of a stronger-than-expected U.S....
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The consensus continues to believe that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will raise its policy rate by another 0.50% to 0.75%...
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its policy rate by 0.25% last week, and it now stands at 1.25%.
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) left its policy rate unchanged last week, as expected.
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Last Friday Statistics Canada confirmed that our economy added a whopping 79,500 new jobs in November, and that result...
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On January 1, 2018, our regulators will implement a sixth round of mortgage rule changes as part of their ongoing...
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Anyone keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates should pay close attention to our inflation data, which contain...
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Last week we received the Canadian employment data for October, which was better than expected.
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In Part One of my four-part series covering our Department of Finance’s latest round of mortgage-rule changes, we...
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In Part One of this series about the upcoming mortgage-rule changes, we focused on the first change that takes effect...
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In Part One, we focused on the mortgage-rule change that will take effect on October 17, 2016. Today, in Part Two,...
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Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
Dave Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
This week we’ll focus on some recent currency-related news and look at...
David Larock in Monday Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Editor's Note: Dave's Monday Morning Interest Rate Update appears on Move...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Last week the U.S. Federal Reserve replaced its pledge to keep its policy rate in a range of 0.00 to...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
My ears are still ringing from the peal of celebratory trumpets that blared in response to the latest...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future” - Yogi Berra.
Trying to predict the...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Last Friday Statistics Canada released its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and it showed prices...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Toronto Real Estate News
Variable-rate mortgage discounts aren’t what they used to be and for that reason, I have tended to favour...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Now that the U.S. election is over, markets will shift their attention back to the European Union...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Statistics Canada recently changed the way it calculates key economic data to bring its methods into...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
When the Bank of Canada (BoC) released its latest interest-rate statement last Tuesday it did not...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
When Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Mark Carney speaks, the experts I read carefully parse his words,...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Last week was a slow one for new economic data so in today’s Update I’m taking a step back and...
David Larock in Mortgages and Finance, Home Buying, Toronto Real Estate News
Monthly employment reports should be closely monitored by anyone keeping an eye on mortgage rates...