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Kip Walker || October 28, 2026

Bank of Canada raises rates: What it means for your mortgage

For homeowners who have gained some breathing room in their mortgage budgets, today’s Bank of Canada announcement may feel like a setback. The Bank raised its policy rate by a quarter of a...

Kip Walker || September 02, 2026

The rate didn’t move. Your mortgage strategy still can.

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% this week, leaving borrowing costs unchanged for Canadians with variable-rate mortgages and other products tied to lenders’ prime...

Kip Walker || August 18, 2026

Canadian inflation reaches 3% as gasoline and travel costs rise

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.0% in July from 2.8% in June, reaching the upper end of the Bank of Canada’s target range. The increase was slightly larger than economists expected and...

Kip Walker || June 22, 2026

Cost Of Switching Mortgage Lenders: Move Your Mortgage for a Better Rate

You have the power to switch lenders to secure a lower mortgage interest rate, but it isn’t always as simple as just signing a new piece of paper. To maximize your savings, you need to weigh the...