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TD Sees Rate Cuts as the More Likely Next Move for the Bank of Canada

4/24/2026 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, TD Economics believes the Bank of Canada is more likely to ease interest rates in the future than raise them, if and when it decides to ... More

Bank of Canada, Bank of Canada Benchmark Rate, Interest Rate Forecast, Interest Rates, Mortgage Interest Costs, Variable Rate Mortgages

Canada bond yields soar to highest level since July

3/20/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Fixed rates likely to jump as Iran conflict and economic unease continue to push yields higher ... More

Bank of Canada Benchmark Rate, Fixed Rate Mortgages, Interest Rate Forecast, Mortgage Consumers, Mortgage Interest Costs, Mortgage Rate Forecast, Mortgage Rates Canada, Mortgage Renewals, Mortgage Trends

Bank of Canada signals rates could rise even in a slowdown

3/2/2026 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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The Bank of Canada opened the door to future rate hikes even in a soft economy, a message that underscores just how uncertain the path ahead remains for mortgage ... More

Bank of Canada, Bank of Canada Benchmark Rate, Mortgage Consumers, Mortgage Debt, Mortgage Interest Costs, Mortgage Rate Forecast, Mortgage Rates Canada, Mortgage Trends, Variable Rate Mortgages

Mortgage debt soars while starter homes get out of reach for many Canadians

2/24/2026 | Posted in Canada Living by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Canadians took on more mortgage debt last year, with the total debt hovering close to $2 trillion in 2025, a report by Equifax Canada shows. ... More

Canada Living, Mortgage Arrears, Mortgage Consumers, Mortgage Debt, Mortgage Delinquency, Mortgage Interest Costs, Mortgage Rates Canada, Mortgage Renewals

Here's how homeowners are coping with mortgage renewals in a choppy economy

2/13/2026 | Posted in Home Sellers by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Rising delinquencies made renewal decisions far less forgiving ... More

Home Owners, Home Ownership, Mortgage Arrears, Mortgage Consumers, Mortgage Debt, Mortgage Delinquency, Mortgage Interest Costs, Mortgage Renewals

Latest central bank decision sees no relief for mortgage borrowers

7/31/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Variable rates are set to remain unchanged, while fixed-rate borrowing costs aren't likely to fall anytime soon ... More

Bank of Canada, Bank of Canada Benchmark Rate, Fixed Rate Mortgages, Interest Rate Forecast, Interest Rates, Mortgage Consumers, Mortgage Interest Costs, Mortgage Trends, Variable Rate Mortgages

Stormy economy could lead to higher strain in Canada's mortgage market

6/16/2025 | Posted in Canadian Economy and Interest Rates by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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CMHC isn't sounding the alarm on the mortgage outlook, but its deputy chief economist flagged some 'warning signs' as Trump's tariff chaos continues ... More

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canadian Debt, Household Debt, Mortgage Amortization, Mortgage Consumers, Mortgage Debt, Mortgage Delinquency, Mortgage Interest Costs

Fixed mortgage rates are falling, but variable rates remain stubbornly high

4/5/2025 | Posted in Mortgage Interest Rates by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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In an unusual twist in Canada's mortgage market, fixed mortgage rates are on a downward trajectory while variable-rate pricing is tightening. This divergence presents both ... More

Mortgage Consumers, Mortgage Interest Costs, Mortgage Rate Forecast, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates Canada

Interest rate cut becomes almost certain as Trump confirms tariffs

3/3/2025 | Posted in Interest Rates by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Loonie plummets, stocks fall, but maybe some relief for mortgage borrowers ... More

Interest Rate Forecast, Interest Rates, Mortgage Interest Costs

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