How to Combat New Mortgage Rules and Interest Rate Increases

The past year has been a rocky one for Canadian homeowners. The Bank of Canada announced interest rate increases starting in July of 2017. Since then, the interest rates have increased three times, going from 0.5 per cent to 1.25 per cent...

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What the Bank of Canada Increase Means for Mortgage Interest Rates

If you’re reading this blog, you likely already know that the Bank of Canada interest rate increased again on January 17, 2018, going up to 1.25 per cent. You likely also know that the Bank of Canada (BOC) interest rate hike affects all forms...

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BOC Interest Rate Jumps to 1.25%

Higher interest rates for Canadians are continuing in 2018. On January 17, 2018, the Bank of Canada (BOC) announced an interest rate increase to 1.25 per cent. The BOC interest rate affects all forms of debt, including student loans, home...

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