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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate by quarter point to 3%

The central bank announced its sixth cut in a row since June, as looming U.S. tariffs add uncertainty to...

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate by quarter point to 3%
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News

Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate by 0.5%

On Wednesday, the central bank announced a jumbo rate cut—its fifth cut in a row since June—and signalled a...

Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate by 0.5%
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Borrowing from your HELOC to invest in equities

You can use a HELOC for leveraged investing. But what happens if you sell your home and want to...

Borrowing from your HELOC to invest in equities
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Buying

Is this a good time to buy a home in Canada?

Economists expect interest rates to keep falling. So we asked four experts if now is the ideal time to...

Is this a good time to buy a home in Canada?

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Mortgages

Mortgage payments going up at renewal? Here’s what to do

Many Canadians will face a jump in mortgage payments at renewal. We spoke to experts about how to manage...

Mortgage payments going up at renewal? Here’s what to do

Mortgages

What is porting a mortgage in Canada—and when should you do it?

While there are many factors to consider, porting a mortgage makes the most sense when your existing mortgage rate...

What is porting a mortgage in Canada—and when should you do it?
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Mortgages

What happens if your mortgage renewal is denied?

Many home owners are experiencing “rate shock” upon renewal—and in some cases, getting turned away by their lender. Here’s...

What happens if your mortgage renewal is denied?
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Mortgages

The after-effect of market lows: a drop in fixed mortgage rates

Some investors might look at their portfolios, but Canadians getting a mortgage (or renewing one) should keep an eye...

The after-effect of market lows: a drop in fixed mortgage rates

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Mortgages

Rates are going down—is now a good time to buy a house in Canada?

Bank of Canada's rate cut could spur housing demand as Toronto home sales fall in May.

Rates are going down—is now a good time to buy a house in Canada?

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