The Mortgage Life

In this timely episode of The Mortgage Life Podcast, we break down the Bank of Canada’s latest rate announcement. We explain possible reasons why, despite ongoing inflation concerns, the central bank chose to hold the key interest rate steady. Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, or just mortgage...

Renewal time doesn't have to be confusing — and it definitely shouldn't be rushed. In this episode of The Mortgage Life Podcast, your broker hosts break down five clear options you have when your mortgage comes up for renewal. From simple renewals with your current lender to full refinancing strate...

NO CHANGE from The Bank of Canada! The key overnight rate has remained the same. What does this mean for our your mortgage? For our economy? What pressures are influencing today's decision to hold steady? Check out this episode to hear our take.

The Bank of Canada dropped rates by 1/4% on March 12, 2025. This is the 7th straight interest rate drop and it falls in amongst some very turbulent economic and political times. Our guest, Professor Thomas Davidoff, from UBC explores the interest rate decrease and its effects on you, the mortgage c...

The start of a new year is a great time to take stock of everything that happened in the past year... with your mortgage! In this episode, we break down two important documents that you'll be receiving shortly - your BC Assessment and your mortgage statement. Find out why you'll want to rev...

The Bank of Canada has once again dropped their key policy rate, this time by .25%. This rate drop will most likely cause Canadian banks to drop their prime rate by .25%, which would bring prime to 5.2%. For those with Variable Rate mortgages, Adjustable Rate mortgages, and Home Equity Lines of Cre...