Money Matters Toronto

As expected the Bank of Canada announced this morning that they would leave the prime interest rate unchanged, citing economic development to be proceeding as expected. The Bank of Canada has also reiterated it’s commitment to keep the prime rate unchanged until at least July 2010,
pending controlled inflation. Click here to read the full Press [...]

ING Direct has introduced a new rate hold tool for Mortgage Brokers which allows ING qualified brokers to secure their clients excellent rates for 120 days.  The new rate hold for brokers tool only requires qualified mortgage brokers to submit a few details including the client’s contact information, and the approximate amount they want to [...]

Recently I have been getting a lot of questions and interest regarding the Merix 50/50 mortgage available for financing in Toronto. This product is only available through select mortgage brokers in Canada. The current effective rate for this mortgage is 3.37% for 5 years… an amazing deal!
The Merix 50/50 Wise Mortgage is a closed mortgage [...]

In my post yesterday, I mentioned in point #4 that mortgage interest rates are overpriced. To flesh out that statement I found this great interview.
The following is a link to a great video blog on the Globe & Mail website by Financial editor Rob Carrick. In it he interviews author of the Canadian Mortgage Trends [...]

As a mortgage broker in Toronto I receive calls from my clients and shoppers asking what to do in today’s market. After all, over the past 3 months alone mortgage rates have gone on a bit of a roller coaster ride.
I think variable is still the way to go. Here is why (DISCLAIMER: This is my [...]

Canadian 5 yr bond yields +.04bps to 2.41- Four weeks ago it was 2.74. The spread, based on 5 yr rate of 4.49%,  is at 2.08%.
Pressure on fixed 5 year: Down.
Financial Post – Markets. Lenders typically like to keep a spread of 1.70% to 1.80% between their fixed five year rates and the current 5 [...]

As a mortgage broker in Toronto, it’s important for me to keep on top of significant economic data. This data is useful to me as it helps me to advise my clients on decisions about interest rates and predicting opportunities and pitfalls in regards to their mortgage financing and real estate options.
The Globe & Mail reports an increase in [...]

Canadian 5 yr bond yields -.04bps to 2.37- Four weeks ago it was 2.82. The spread, based on 5 yr rate of 4.49%,  is at 2.12%.
Pressure on fixed 5 year: Down.

Financial Post – Markets. Lenders typically like to keep a spread of 1.70% to 1.80% between their fixed five year rates and the current 5 [...]

Canadian 5 yr bond yields -.00bps to 2.41- Four weeks ago it was 2.68. The spread, based on 5 yr rate of 4.49%,  is at 2.08%.
Pressure on fixed 5 year: Down.
Financial Post – Markets. Lenders typically like to keep a spread of 1.70% to 1.80% between their fixed five year rates and the current 5 [...]

Canadian 5 yr bond yields -.01bps to 2.41- Four weeks ago it was 2.41. The spread, based on 5 yr rate of 4.49%,  is at 2.08%.
Pressure on fixed 5 year: Down.

Financial Post – Markets. Lenders typically like to keep a spread of 1.70% to 1.80% between their fixed five year rates and current bond yields. [...]