Every Quarter, the Bank of Canada releases its Business Outlook Survey and Consumer Expectations Survey to analyze Canadian businesses and individuals’ general perceptions and current operations. The two combined allow the Bank of Canada to forecast future market trends and gather a broad range of economic perspectives. Below, find the … Read More
The Latest Bank of Canada Rate Increase and its Effects on Housing Affordability.
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1%, with the Bank Rate at 1.25% and the deposit rate at 1%. Housing affordability has been a long-run Canadian concern. Since its last announcement in March, the Bank continues to set its course for increased Quantitative … Read More
Top Canadian Banks Are Raising Their Prime Rates
Major banks have decided to raise their prime rates to compensate for the rise in the cost of borrowing money. The top 5 banks, Scotiabank, CIBC, BMO, RBC, and TD have all raised their prime rates to 2.7% from its past 2.45%.
The Bank of Canada (BOC) has raised the overnight rate for the first time since October 2018.
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 0.5% from its previous 0.25% where it has been since March 2020. This change will roughly equate to an increase of $12 per every $100,000 borrowed, depending on the Lender. The Bank is continuing its reinvestment phase, keeping … Read More
How Will the New Mortgage Rules Impact My Buying Power?
The chances are fairly high that you’ve heard a lot in the news surrounding new mortgage rules that came into play on January 1st, 2018. If so, you’re probably wondering how these new rules will affect you when it’s time to make a purchase or renew/refinance your current mortgage. Lenders … Read More
Purchase Plus Improvements Program
Purchase Plus Improvements Program You have been searching for a new home and have finally found one that you like. It’s right in your price range and all it needs is a few improvements. New floors, update the kitchen and bathroom, a coat of paint and it will be as … Read More
15% Foreign Owner Property Transfer Tax in Vancouver. How It Works And Why It Was Implemented
As part of an effort to make homeownership easier and more affordable to Canadians, the BC government has introduced a new tax that shall be applied to foreign nationals purchasing a property. The imposition of this 15% property transfer tax, in addition to regular transfer taxes applied to home purchases, will create … Read More