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Whiplash in Canada’s bond market signals rate roller-coaster ahead, experts say
When it comes to predicting mortgage rates, the only thing Canada’s mortgage experts are certain of right now is that nothing is certain.

Fed minutes spark market turmoil: Making sense of it and why Canadian mortgage rates are likely to rise
I thought it would be really hard to top Monday’s chaotic events in Parliament, but it looks like I was wrong. Today at 2 p.m.,

Why three big banks raised fixed mortgage rates despite falling bond yields
Despite low bond yields, banks and other lenders are continuing to raise rates. We talked to several rate experts to understand why.

Experts predict Canadian mortgage rates will rise next week following latest surge in bond yields
In just two months, Canadian bond yields have surged by over 61 basis points (0.61 percentage points), with a jump of roughly 17 bps in the past week.

Trump’s win is already driving mortgage rate hikes in Canada
Markets around the globe jolted awake with an unexpected surge following Donald Trump’s U.S. election victory.

Mortgage Digest: Why have lenders been hiking rates?
A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Weeks of cuts give way to mortgage rate hikes as U.S. job numbers soar
While everyone has been enjoying some amazing fall weather, the temperature isn’t the only thing heating up.

New mortgage rules spark debate in Canada’s housing sector
Canada’s mortgage industry is responding to the federal government’s recent adjustments to mortgage rules, aimed at improving affordability for certain buyers.

Bracing for impact: What the current market volatility means for mortgage brokers and borrowers
It’s amazing what a couple of days can do to the human psyche.