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Cathy McMurrich || January 07, 2022

Lowest Rate May Cost You In The End

If you focus only on securing the lowest interest rate on your mortgage, you may be doing so at the expense of flexibility that can sometimes cost you over the long run. For some products, this...

Cathy McMurrich || December 08, 2021

Gifted Down Payment?

Planning on Gifting a Down Payment This Holiday Season?The season of giving is upon us. For some, that means Black Friday shopping to be sure there are some happy kids on Christmas morning. For...

Cathy McMurrich || October 27, 2021

A Snapshot of the Canadian Mortgage Market

Mortgage debt is rising at its fastest pace in over 10 years, yet arrears have fallen to record lows. Meanwhile, more mortgage shoppers are opting for variable rates and a growing...

Cathy McMurrich || September 29, 2021

Mortgage Volumes Post Record Growth

Mortgage volumes posted their highest-ever rate of growth in the second quarter, driven in large part by historically low mortgage rates and a strong housing market. Compared to the second...