Mortgages by Carolann Young

Carolann Young || December 12, 2022

Bank of Canada Raises Rate by 50 bps

The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate by 50 basis points this morning, bringing it to 4.25%.In its statement, the Bank said it “will be considering whether the policy interest rate needs to...

Carolann Young || December 07, 2022

What you need to know about "trigger rates"

There’s been a great deal of talk in the media lately about variable-rate mortgage borrowers hitting their so-called “trigger rate.”Below, I’m going to explain what that trigger rate is, the...

Carolann Young || November 28, 2022

Top home improvement tips to consider before selling your home

A renovation is probably the last thing on your mind right before you plan to sell your home. However, there are some key areas where a little bit of TLC can go a long way to...

Carolann Young || November 03, 2022

The importance of choosing the right mortgage features

A common mistake some mortgage shoppers make is focusing entirely on getting the lowest rate.Don’t get me wrong, a low rate is important, of course, and that’s my goal too. But there are also other...