On the Radar: U.S. and French yields surge. Can Canadian rates hold?
September 25, 2026 | Posted by: Patrick Mulhern
On the Radar: U.S. and French yields surge. Can Canadian rates hold? Economic insights Sep 24, 2026 First National Financial LP Quick takes U.S. ten-year yields reached 5.13% mi ... [read more]
U.S. rates are rising. Will Canadian rates follow?
September 18, 2026 | Posted by: Patrick Mulhern
On the Radar: U.S. rates are rising. Will Canadian mortgage rates follow? Sep 17, 2026 First National Financial LP Quick takes: U.S. policymakers raised rates by a quarter point on Wedne ... [read more]
US Feds raised rates today
September 16, 2026 | Posted by: Patrick Mulhern
What you need to know about the US central bank’s latest move and its potential effect on Canada’s mortgage market The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on ... [read more]
Bank of Canada rate held for 7th consecutive time
September 2, 2026 | Posted by: Patrick Mulhern
Bank of Canada rate pause remains in effect as fall 2026 approaches First National Financial LP For the seventh time in a row, Canada’s central bank has opted to maintain its overn ... [read more]
Canada Housing Starts Slow: What Buyers Should Know
August 28, 2026 | Posted by: Patrick Mulhern
Canada Housing Starts Slow: What Buyers Should Know Canada is still building a significant number of homes, but the latest housing construction numbers show that the pace of new projects is beginni ... [read more]
Quick Tips to Boost Your Credit Score in 30 Days
August 11, 2026 | Posted by: Patrick Mulhern
Quick Tips to Boost Your Credit Score in 30 Days While building credit takes time, you aren’t powerless in the weeks leading up to a home purchase. Because Canadian lenders typi ... [read more]
Pressure on fixed rates to increase
July 10, 2026 | Posted by: Patrick Mulhern
On the Radar: Oil Spiked, the Fed Turned Hawkish, and the BoC's Own Surveys Turned Ugly. Now What? Economic insights Jul 10, 2026 First National Financial LP Quick ta ... [read more]
June 10th Bank of Canada Maintains the Policy Rate at 2.25%
June 10, 2026 | Posted by: Patrick Mulhern
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The conflict in the Middle East is now in its fourth month. ... [read more]
Understanding Mortgage Insurance
May 8, 2026 | Posted by: Patrick Mulhern
Understanding Mortgage Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide for Canadian Homebuyers May 4, 2026 The journey to homeownership in Canada is often paved with complex terminology and unexpected co ... [read more]
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