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Globe and Mail Investing • Jun 13, 2025

In today’s mixed-signal mortgage market, getting a rate hold is a smart move

Securing a fixed mortgage rate provides financial stability by protecting borrowers from potential interest rate increases, helping them manage future payments more predictably in...

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Globe and Mail Investing • Jun 06, 2025

Why an increase in mortgage-free young people is a worrisome sign

A growing number of young adults without mortgage debt may indicate reliance on inherited assets, potentially affecting their ability to independently participate in the housing ma...

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Globe and Mail Investing • Jun 06, 2025

Steady interest rate complicates mortgage math, the Home of the Week and more top real estate storie...

Stable borrowing costs influence home loan calculations, impacting affordability for buyers, while current data highlights the most competitive fixed and adjustable mortgage rates...

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Globe and Mail Investing • May 30, 2025

Can Lucas, 59, and Reena, 57, afford a $250,000 down payment for a duplex for their kids?

Lucas and Reena’s ability to make a substantial down payment depends on their combined assets, including equity in their mortgage-free home and income generated from their rental p...

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Globe and Mail Investing • May 22, 2025

At 60, I’m unemployed, about to renew my mortgage – and I need to fix my roof. What are my options?

Facing unemployment at 60 while needing to renew a mortgage and repair the roof, it is important to consider financial strategies that balance affordable payments with long-term st...

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Globe and Mail Investing • May 20, 2025

Eight smoking hot housing markets across Canada

Several Canadian regions are experiencing notable growth in real estate activity, influencing mortgage refinancing trends, encouraging international investment opportunities, and p...

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Globe and Mail Investing • May 08, 2025

My partner and I want to sell our condos and buy a new home together. Which mortgage do we keep?

When deciding whether to keep a variable-rate or fixed-rate mortgage, it is important to compare the potential fees and penalties associated with terminating each loan early.

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Globe and Mail Investing • May 02, 2025

The Liberals’ plans for solving housing affordability, the Home of the Week and more top real estate...

This week's coverage includes the Liberal government's housing affordability strategies, a featured property, and highlights of the lowest mortgage rates available in Canada for bo...

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Globe and Mail Investing • May 01, 2025

The best variable and fixed mortgage rates in Canada for this week

In early April, five-year insured mortgage rates in Canada saw a decline, with fixed rates reaching their lowest level since 2022, now averaging around 3.7 percent.

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Globe and Mail Investing • May 01, 2025

The trade war looms over mortgage decisions as much as investments

Market uncertainty influences mortgage choices, prompting borrowers to weigh the benefits of variable versus fixed rates based on potential stress levels and long-term financial im...

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Globe and Mail Investing • Apr 29, 2025

Five ways a Liberal election win will influence mortgage rates, housing, retirement and investing

A Liberal election victory could lead to significant policy changes impacting mortgage rates, housing affordability, retirement savings, and investment strategies, prompting critic...

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Globe and Mail Investing • Apr 25, 2025

Retirees moving in together to save money, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories

This week highlights trends in retirement living arrangements aimed at cost-saving, along with featured real estate listings and information on the lowest fixed and variable mortga...

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Globe and Mail Investing • Apr 24, 2025

Fixed mortgage rates are rising. Here’s what Canadian borrowers should know

As fixed mortgage rates increase in Canada, borrowers should consider the implications of a potentially unstable interest rate environment and evaluate the benefits of holding thei...

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Globe and Mail Investing • Apr 24, 2025

The best variable and fixed mortgage rates in Canada for this week

Current mortgage rates in Canada may be influenced by anticipated changes in the Bank of Canada's key interest rate, affecting both fixed and variable rate options for borrowers th...

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