With Mortgage Rates Rising, Is an Adjustable Rate Right for You?
With Mortgage Rates Rising, Is an Adjustable Rate Right for You?
You’re probably well aware that mortgage rates are rising. At the same time, home prices don’t seem to be coming down, there’s still a ton of competition, and you’re probably no stranger to bidding wars when you make an offer on a house. So you might be searching for a way to maintain the buying […]
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You’re probably well aware that mortgage rates are rising. At the same time, home prices don’t seem to be coming down, there’s still a ton of competition, and you’re probably no stranger to bidding wars when you make an offer on a house. So you might be searching for a way to maintain the buying […]
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You’re probably well aware that mortgage rates are rising. At the same time, home prices don’t seem to be coming down, there’s still a ton of competition, and you’re probably no stranger to bidding wars when you make an offer on a house. So you might be searching for a way to maintain the buying […]
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The Big 6 banks have raised their expectations for Bank of Canada rate hikes, with most expecting another 125 to 150 basis points in tightening by the end of the year.
The Big 6 banks have raised their expectations for Bank of Canada rate hikes, with most expecting another 125 to 150 basis points in tightening by the end of the year.
A few years after risky mortgages and related investments led to a global financial collapse, the Federal Reserve put out a handbook to help consumers make smarter choices about their home loan options. The focus was on adjustable-rate mortgages, whose exotic variants were among the prime culprits in the meltdown. “To compare two ARMs or to compare an ARM with a fixed-rate mortgage,” the handbook states, “you need to know about indexes, margins, discounts, caps on rates and payments, negat...
A few years after risky mortgages and related investments led to a global financial collapse, the Federal Reserve put out a handbook to help consumers make smarter choices about their home loan options. The focus was on adjustable-rate mortgages, whose exotic variants were among the prime culprits in the meltdown. “To compare two ARMs or to compare an ARM with a fixed-rate mortgage,” the handbook states, “you need to know about indexes, margins, discounts, caps on rates and payments, negat...
The Bank of Canada’s historic 100-bps rate hike last week has led to confusion over how the stress test should be applied to variable rate mortgage (VRM) applications already in lender pipelines. Specifically, the question arose as to how mortgage applications that were approved by lenders and submitted to default mortgage insurers prior to last week’s Bank of Canada rate increase—and subsequent prime rate increase—should be handled. On Tuesday, Canada’s three mortgage insurers—Sag...
The Bank of Canada’s historic 100-bps rate hike last week has led to confusion over how the stress test should be applied to variable rate mortgage (VRM) applications already in lender pipelines. Specifically, the question arose as to how mortgage applications that were approved by lenders and submitted to default mortgage insurers prior to last week’s Bank of Canada rate increase—and subsequent prime rate increase—should be handled. On Tuesday, Canada’s three mortgage insurers—Sag...
National Bank of Canada, the smallest of the Big 6 banks, reported third-quarter earnings in line with market expectations. The bank’s executive team said its real estate-secured lending portfolio (i.e. mortgages and home equity lines of credit), performed well in the quarter, but that a slowdown is imminent in the coming quarters due to rising interest rates. “While higher rates have already impacted the housing market through lower volumes and prices, the resilience in our RESL portfolio...
National Bank of Canada, the smallest of the Big 6 banks, reported third-quarter earnings in line with market expectations. The bank’s executive team said its real estate-secured lending portfolio (i.e. mortgages and home equity lines of credit), performed well in the quarter, but that a slowdown is imminent in the coming quarters due to rising interest rates. “While higher rates have already impacted the housing market through lower volumes and prices, the resilience in our RESL portfolio...
Notwithstanding some additional rate hikes last week, fixed mortgage rates have seemingly plateaued following a stellar run-up over the past several months.
Notwithstanding some additional rate hikes last week, fixed mortgage rates have seemingly plateaued following a stellar run-up over the past several months.
What is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage and How Can it Help You Save Money? Blog posted On June 02, 2022
Not all mortgage rates are as high as you think. Typically, the 30-year fixed rate average is what most people notice when they see the current market rates. Most home buyers lock into a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage because of its consistency. But fixed-rate mortgages aren’t your only home financing option. In fact, they’re often pricier than some alternatives, like ...
What is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage and How Can it Help You Save Money? Blog posted On June 02, 2022
Not all mortgage rates are as high as you think. Typically, the 30-year fixed rate average is what most people notice when they see the current market rates. Most home buyers lock into a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage because of its consistency. But fixed-rate mortgages aren’t your only home financing option. In fact, they’re often pricier than some alternatives, like ...
Sometimes you just don’t know how good or bad you have it. Take the mortgage business, for example. When it comes to mortgage pricing, Canada is a unique animal compared to many other countries, including the United States. Being married to a U.S. mortgage broker has made that all too clear for this author. And Tuesday, August 2, was a case in point. Frenetic rate updates While Canadian brokers watch the 5-year yield for hints on fixed-rate direction, in the U.S. the benchmark is the 10-year T...
Sometimes you just don’t know how good or bad you have it. Take the mortgage business, for example. When it comes to mortgage pricing, Canada is a unique animal compared to many other countries, including the United States. Being married to a U.S. mortgage broker has made that all too clear for this author. And Tuesday, August 2, was a case in point. Frenetic rate updates While Canadian brokers watch the 5-year yield for hints on fixed-rate direction, in the U.S. the benchmark is the 10-year T...
Mortgage brokers wear many hats. Broker? Check. Late-night financial counsellor to stressed-out homebuyers? Yep. Small business owner? Absolutely. Social media manager? These days, yes. How is it possible for a single mortgage broker to excel in every aspect of the job, let alone stay on top of them in today’s fast-paced lifestyle? Some of the country’s top experts provided some insight and know-how to attendees at the National Mortgage Conference held recently in Vancouver. They all shared...
Mortgage brokers wear many hats. Broker? Check. Late-night financial counsellor to stressed-out homebuyers? Yep. Small business owner? Absolutely. Social media manager? These days, yes. How is it possible for a single mortgage broker to excel in every aspect of the job, let alone stay on top of them in today’s fast-paced lifestyle? Some of the country’s top experts provided some insight and know-how to attendees at the National Mortgage Conference held recently in Vancouver. They all shared...
Double the amount of borrowers have applied for adjustable-rate mortgages from earlier this year. Here is how they work.
Double the amount of borrowers have applied for adjustable-rate mortgages from earlier this year. Here is how they work.