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Households under 35 were the only age group to consistently lower their mortgage debt throughout 2024, according to new Statistics Canada data. Their average balances dropped…

The mortgage rate whirlwind continues as we start another week.This time, rates are back below 7% (just barely), though it’s little consolation considering where they were…

The volatility comes as markets react to U.S. tariffs, global economic risks, and a spike in investor anxiety—reflected in the VIX, also known as Wall Street’s…

In case you haven’t heard, the tariffs levied against China are now 145%. Yes, you read that right.Not the 125% you may have heard about yesterday…

Welp, the question I asked recently, would mortgage rates hit 5.99% or 7% next, has been answered.And unfortunately, if you’re a prospective home buyer or recent…

Qualifying for a mortgage when you’re self-employed doesn’t have to be a pain. It all comes down to organization. Whether you’re self-employed, commission-based, or a full-time…

If you’ve been paying attention to mortgage rates lately, you might be wondering what on earth is going on.Mortgage rates appeared to be heading back toward…

Pros The stock market has historically returned an average of about 10 percent. While performance isn’t a sure thing, if your mortgage rate is less than…

I keep hearing that lower mortgage rates are the silver lining of a global trade war.That despite the stock market fallout and possibly much higher prices…

There’s a lot going on right now with mortgage rates so I’m dedicating a very long post to it.First and foremost, mortgage rates are dropping fast…