Recent fluctuations in variable and fixed mortgage rates have left Canadian consumers confused about future mortgage trends. The good news is that February should be less volatile, with RateSupermarket.ca’s Mortgage Rate Outlook Panel anticipating both fixed and variable mortgage rates will remain level during the month.
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Experts will tell you your debt-to-income ratio is one of the best ways to gauge your financial position. The media often quotes the Bank of Canada saying Canadians are at dangerously high levels of debt at 153 per cent. But what does that mean? I’ve spent dinner parties arguing how to properly calculate debt to income ratios and how much is too much. There are many schools of thought on how to asses your financial health. Here are a few.
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January is turning into one of the hottest months ever for real estate sales. Realtors say they have never experienced such a busy January. In my opinion, 2012 could be one of the hottest years for real estate. The mini boom the country is experiencing now will only grow as we move into the busiest real estate season. What’s behind the boom?
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Since fixed mortgage rates have been dropping like flies lately, many Canadians are beginning to wonder if they should abandon their current mortgage and refinance at a lower rate. “How do I do this? Is it worth it? What is it going to cost me? WHERE DO I BEGIN!?” … sounds stressful doesn’t it? Let me help!
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In the red corner… currently weighing in just under the Canadian Prime lending rate at Prime – 0.25%… the 5 year variable rate. And in the blue corner… currently weighing in around 2.99% (new rate advertised January 13, 2012)… the 5 year fixed rate. LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!
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