What’s Your Ultimate Goal?
What’s Your Ultimate Goal?
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Bond yields dove over 30 basis points on Friday as economic worries start to replace inflation concerns. Bond yields, which lead fixed mortgage rates, fell to 2.84% on Friday, down from 3.15% on Thursday and well off the 3.59% high reached in mid-June. The decline comes as investors are increasingly seeking the safety of the bond market (yields fall as demand for bonds rises) to ride out volatility in the stock indices and due to growing expectations of an economic downturn. Rate analyst Rob...
Bond yields dove over 30 basis points on Friday as economic worries start to replace inflation concerns. Bond yields, which lead fixed mortgage rates, fell to 2.84% on Friday, down from 3.15% on Thursday and well off the 3.59% high reached in mid-June. The decline comes as investors are increasingly seeking the safety of the bond market (yields fall as demand for bonds rises) to ride out volatility in the stock indices and due to growing expectations of an economic downturn. Rate analyst Rob...
After tumbling in late February, Canadian bond yields have since bounced back and beyond, reaching a three-year high on Wednesday.
After tumbling in late February, Canadian bond yields have since bounced back and beyond, reaching a three-year high on Wednesday.
Fixed mortgage rates are back on the rise after Canadian bond yields surged to a 13-year high on Wednesday. The Government of Canada 5-year bond yield, which leads fixed mortgage rates, has been on a tear, surpassing the 3.20% threshold this week—a level not seen since 2008. It has now risen over 60 basis points in under two weeks, closing higher each day since May 27. Fixed rates headed to 5% Given that fixed mortgage rates almost always follow bond yield movements, a new leg-up for fixed r...
Fixed mortgage rates are back on the rise after Canadian bond yields surged to a 13-year high on Wednesday. The Government of Canada 5-year bond yield, which leads fixed mortgage rates, has been on a tear, surpassing the 3.20% threshold this week—a level not seen since 2008. It has now risen over 60 basis points in under two weeks, closing higher each day since May 27. Fixed rates headed to 5% Given that fixed mortgage rates almost always follow bond yield movements, a new leg-up for fixed r...
Fixed mortgage rates are expected to take another step up next week, pushing some 5-year fixed mortgages into 6% territory. Five-year fixed mortgage rates typically follow the Government of Canada 5-year bond yield, which surged more than 40 basis points over the course of the week—briefly reaching a 14-year high on Friday—before retracing some of the gains. Why are bond yields rising? According to Ryan Sims, a mortgage broker with TMG The Mortgage Group and a former investment banker, mar...
Fixed mortgage rates are expected to take another step up next week, pushing some 5-year fixed mortgages into 6% territory. Five-year fixed mortgage rates typically follow the Government of Canada 5-year bond yield, which surged more than 40 basis points over the course of the week—briefly reaching a 14-year high on Friday—before retracing some of the gains. Why are bond yields rising? According to Ryan Sims, a mortgage broker with TMG The Mortgage Group and a former investment banker, mar...
Bond yields surged to a fresh 14-year high this week, driving expectations that fixed rates are likely to continue rising. As we reported last week, the Government of Canada 5-year bond yield was already on its way up, crossing the 3.20% threshold. Well, on Monday it broke the 3.51% barrier. This is important because the 5-year bond yield is the best indicator for future moves in 5-year fixed mortgage rates. Fixed mortgage rates have already been trending higher, with discounted, nationally a...
Bond yields surged to a fresh 14-year high this week, driving expectations that fixed rates are likely to continue rising. As we reported last week, the Government of Canada 5-year bond yield was already on its way up, crossing the 3.20% threshold. Well, on Monday it broke the 3.51% barrier. This is important because the 5-year bond yield is the best indicator for future moves in 5-year fixed mortgage rates. Fixed mortgage rates have already been trending higher, with discounted, nationally a...
Is the spread heading to what happened in the 1970s and 1980s when the Fed battled blow-out inflation?
Is the spread heading to what happened in the 1970s and 1980s when the Fed battled blow-out inflation?
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.
The price of new mortgages is rising even faster than UK interest rates, according to new data that adds to the dilemma faced by many thinking about taking out a new loan on a home.The financial data provider Moneyfacts said the average new two-year fixed rate had increased by 0.14% since the start of this month, and now stood at 4.09%. This is the first time the average figure has broken through 4% since early 2013.In December 2021, the average new two-year fixed rate was priced at 2.34%, so it...
The price of new mortgages is rising even faster than UK interest rates, according to new data that adds to the dilemma faced by many thinking about taking out a new loan on a home.The financial data provider Moneyfacts said the average new two-year fixed rate had increased by 0.14% since the start of this month, and now stood at 4.09%. This is the first time the average figure has broken through 4% since early 2013.In December 2021, the average new two-year fixed rate was priced at 2.34%, so it...
Securing a mortgage is a significant milestone in many people's
lives, one that can be both exhilarating and daunting. Among the
myriad considerations applicants face, the interest rate on a
mortgage loan stands out for its profound impact on the long-term
cost of the home. Understanding what factors influence these rates
can empower borrowers to secure more favorable terms, potentially
saving thousands over the life of their loan. As an expert in the
field, I'm here to demystify these factors a...
Securing a mortgage is a significant milestone in many people's
lives, one that can be both exhilarating and daunting. Among the
myriad considerations applicants face, the interest rate on a
mortgage loan stands out for its profound impact on the long-term
cost of the home. Understanding what factors influence these rates
can empower borrowers to secure more favorable terms, potentially
saving thousands over the life of their loan. As an expert in the
field, I'm here to demystify these factors a...