General Archives - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Don’t Miss Opportunities at the Events You Attend

Adnan MohamedbhaiNovember 24, 2017

With the 2017 National Mortgage Conference happening this weekend, it's important to step back and understand how you should be taking advantage of such events ... Read More...

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Collateral Charge Undercover – Chapter 2

Robert McListerMarch 1, 2015

CBC's Marketplace is out with a new undercover report on collateral charge mortgages. The consumer affairs program found some bank reps who were not disclosi... Read More...

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CAAMP in the News…

CMT TeamJanuary 26, 2015

With continued talk of Canadian housing imbalances, the evolving oil shock and the Bank of Canada’s surprise rate cut, there’s been no shortage of opinion on th... Read More...

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CMT Teams with CAAMP

Robert McListerMarch 27, 2014

Over seven years ago my wife and I started this site. We had no idea where it would go, or if anyone would even read it. Fast forward 2,721 days, 2.6 million... Read More...

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Readvanceable Mortgage

Robert McListerJanuary 26, 2014

A readvanceable mortgage has two segments: A regular mortgage A line of credit As you pay down the mortgage portion, the lender increases the available credit... Read More...

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A Mortgage Resolution to Keep

Robert McListerDecember 30, 2013

It scares the #*!@ out of me to think about retiring with a mortgage. And if you’re making minimum payments on a long-term mortgage, it should scare you too. ... Read More...

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Happy Holidays!

Robert McListerDecember 25, 2013

From our CMT family to yours, have a wonderful memorable holiday with family and friends. The mortgage industry remains closed until Friday. ... Read More...

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Hawkish

Robert McListerDecember 16, 2013

Hawkish means favouring higher interest rates. The Bank of Canada typically gets hawkish if inflation threatens to exceed the Bank's target. ... Read More...

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The #1 Rate Indicator Right Now

Robert McListerDecember 6, 2013

Abnormally low inflation is keeping Stephen Poloz awake at night. The Bank of Canada (BoC) admitted as much on Wednesday. Analysts took the BoC’s headline co... Read More...

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Mortgage Career: Mortgage Teacher Inc. – Mortage Agent/Broker

Robert McListerOctober 9, 2013

Company: Mortgage Teacher Inc. Position Title: Mortgage Agent/Broker Years of experience suggested: Optional Licences or Registrations Required: Comple... Read More...

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