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How Falling Rates Open Doors for Gig Workers, Mortgages for Non-Traditional Incomes
October 6, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
After several policy cuts, the Bank of Canada's overnight rate sits at 2.50% as of September 17, 2025, down from 3.00% in January. This easing has lowered borrowing costs and improved afford ...
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Financing Your Home Renovations
September 26, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Home renovations can add value to your property and make your living space more functional and enjoyable. From kitchen remodels to adding a basement suite, the right home renovation financing in Canad ...
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September 17-2025 - Bank of Canada lowers policy rate to 2.5%
September 17, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75% and the deposit rate at 2.45%. After remaining resilient to sharply higher ...
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CMHC - Monthly Housing Starts - July 2025
September 3, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Canadian Monthly Housing Starts and Other Construction Data Tables - July 2025 At our mortgage brokerage, we make it a priority to follow the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) monthl ...
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With Inflation at 1.7%, What This Means for Canadians Considering a Home Purchase or Mortgage Refinance
August 19, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Did You Know? Did you know that Canada's latest inflation figure has cooled to 1.7% according to Statistics Canada? For everyday Canadians, this is more than a headline. It can point to lower bor ...
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Thinking About a Vacation or Cottage Property? Here's What You Should Know
August 15, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
There’s something truly Canadian about escaping to the lake, enjoying a quiet cabin in the woods, or owning a getaway in one of our beautiful resort towns. In addition to being a great place for ...
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Is the Mortgage Stress Test on the Way Out?
August 7, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Is the Mortgage Stress Test on the Way Out? How OSFI's New Loan-to-Income Rules Could Reshape Borrowing in 2025-26 Canadian borrowers have spent the past seven years living with the mortgage "s ...
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Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%
July 30, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. While some elements of US trade policy have started to become m ...
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Mortgage Payments Ease, Renewal Stress Grows in Canada
July 16, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Mortgage Payments Are Easing Yet Renewal Stress Is Real It feels like a collective exhale. After two grueling years of rapid interest‑rate hikes, the Bank of Canada has paused an ...
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Double-Barrel Down Payments: FHSA + New $60k HBP Withdrawal Rules Explained
July 9, 2025 | Posted by: Jamie Small - Ottawa Mortgage Broker
Scraping together a competitive down payment in 2025 often feels like a marathon. But two revamped federal programs-the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and the beefed-up Home Buyers' Plan ...
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