The one-two-punch of supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine has pushed inflation in Canada to its highest level in 30 years and spurred the Bank of Canada to move toward a tighter monetary policy. On June 1, the Bank announced a second consecutive .50% increase to its policy rate (the third increase in […]
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Watching Like A Hawk
It should come as no surprise that many Canadians are watching the current mortgage and housing conditions like a hawk. Our alignment with Mortgage Professionals Canada allows us to bring you current housing and mortgage market trends designed to give you key insights to help you better plan and succeed with all things real estate.
More Bank of Canada Rate Increases Coming?
Twelve dollars for grapes? O.K. maybe not yet, but many people are feeling frustration, anxiety, and lots of other emotions about inflation. So what better time than now to provide a housing and market update. This is where we offer a review of the latest housing and economic data and rate trends. We’ll break down […]
BS Report: Mortgage MD
Is it time for a checkup? On paper, you might appear financially healthy, but what about your mortgage? At Benchmark, our Edmonton mortgage prescriptions consider everything from probability options, collateral and standard charge mortgages, IRD, and how the rate is calculated, so you can find the right mortgage that fits your long-term financial health. And […]
BS Report: Myth Zone
Your Game Plan for Purchasing a Home Learn more about: Who you need on your dream home buying team How to make sure your finances look good to lenders Document checklist to get that pre-approval faster What the banks won’t tell you What to look for in the fine print Top 4 questions to ask […]