Mortgage Monday Rate Update – May 2013

For those that are shopping for a new house, or looking to do a refinance (or even just a simple mortgage renewal), rates and numbers are an important part of the mortgage equation. When rates change even the slightest of percentage points, it could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Every once in a while, here… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Rate Update – May 2013

How Low Can it Go?

We’re talking about the 10-year fixed mortgage rate.  Last year we saw them dip below the 4% mark (see some previous posts from last year: 10-Year Mortgage Below 4% & Should You Consider a 10-Year Mortgage?) and many Canadians started to make the switch to the previously unpopular 10-year term.  The 10-year mortgage continues to be popular this… Continue reading How Low Can it Go?

Mortgage Monday Rate Update – June 2012

Whether you like it or not, stats and numbers are a part of the world of mortgages. When rates change even the slightest of percentage points, it could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Every once in a while, here on the Mortgage Monday posts, I’ll update you on what’s going on in the world of mortgage… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Rate Update – June 2012

Should You Consider a 10-Year Mortgage?

There’s been a lot of talk lately about whether or not folks should be taking advantage of the sub-4% 10-year fixed mortgages. With the 5-year fixed mortgages hovering just above the 3% mark, you will pay a little bit more to lock in for 10 years (though the spread between the 5-year and 10-year is… Continue reading Should You Consider a 10-Year Mortgage?

Mortgage Monday Rate Update – February 2012

Whether you like it or not, stats and numbers are a part of the world of mortgages. When rates change even the slightest of percentage points, it could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Every once in a while, here on the Mortgage Monday posts, I’ll update you on what’s going on in the… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Rate Update – February 2012