The Long-term Implications of a ‘No-Frills’ Mortgage

In the long run, ‘no frills’ mortgage products might not be as convenient as they seem to be right now. At the moment, mortgage brokers are proffering products that offer people a lower rate at the cost of benefits associated with lump sum payments, portability and assumability. Read more

Mid-May Mortgage Rate Update

In the past few months, we’ve seen mortgage rates continue to decrease, albeit very slowly. That trend could be short-lived, however, since fixed rates are tired to bond yields – and bond yields are starting to increase. Because lenders still need to make a profit, their rates have to rise as bonds’ rates do. Therefore, if you’re looking to purchase or refinance, it’s a good idea to do it soon. Read more