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Big Banks Chop Posted Rates

Robert McListerMay 21, 2008

The big banks have slashed their posted 5-year fixed rates over 1/3%, to 6.65%. Their "discounted" rates are now about 5.59%. The move was the biggest cu... Read More...

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Variable Rates to Rise?

Robert McListerApril 29, 2008

We're hearing more talk from lenders that variable mortgage rates may be on the rise (soon). Prime - banker's acceptance spreads have narrowed and are squ... Read More...

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Fixed Mortgage Rates Drop

Robert McListerApril 11, 2008

Fixed rates are finally starting to catch up with the drop in bond yields over the last few months. Canada's big banks lowered their 5-year fixed mortgag... Read More...

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Bond Yields Rising

Robert McListerApril 2, 2008

5-year bonds yield yields have bounced quite a bit (44 basis) points from their March 17 multi-decade lows. The 5-year bond is now at 3.18%--as of this w... Read More...

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U.S. Fed Chops Rates. Now It’s Canada’s Turn

Robert McListerMarch 18, 2008

America's key lending rate fell another 3/4% today, and economists expect the Fed to keep on cutting. Now the ball's in the Bank of Canada's court. Most ... Read More...

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