Mortgage Monday Rate Update – May 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 – May 2012

10-Year Mortgage Below 4%

The 10-year term in Canada is pretty rare these days (less than 1% of mortgages in Canada have a term 10 years or longer), but a 10-year term below 4% is unheard-of.  Or, at least it was until last week. Gone are variable rates with “prime-0.9%” discounts (now they’re hovering right around prime which is… Continue reading 10-Year Mortgage Below 4%

Mortgage Monday Rate Update – November 2011

As many of you know, my wife and I had our first child a couple of weeks ago (a healthy baby boy, Markus), so if you were wondering where the past 2 “Mortgage Monday” posts were – I skipped them to either a) spend time with my new son and/or b) to sleep. 😉  Needless… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Rate Update – November 2011

Mortgage Monday Rate Update – October 2011

Whether you like it or not, stats and numbers are a part of the world of mortgages. When rates changes 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 – October 2011