Tag: variable mortgage rates
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Experts predict a 0.25% rate cut from the Bank of Canada on Jan 29 2025

As the new year begins, Canadians are eagerly anticipating the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) first interest rate announcement of 2025. Scheduled for January 29, this update is expected to reveal key insights into the central bank’s strategy to address ongoing economic challenges. Experts are already weighing in on what to expect. Reflecting on the Final…
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Bank of Canada’s Rate Cut: Limited Impact on Real Estate Market

On July 24, 2024, the Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 4.5%. While this move is intended to combat inflation and stimulate economic growth, experts suggest that its immediate impact on the real estate market will be limited. Modest Rate Cut and Market Expectations John Lusink, President…