May 12th Mortgage Industry Update
May 12th, 2015 Mortgage Industry Update
The Bank of Canada announced on April 15th that it’s overnight lending rate will remain at 0.75%. The prime lending rate at most lending institutions thus remains at 2.85%. Additionally, most fixed rates are stabilizing due to the bond market.
Additionally this week:
– Introducing a brand new low mortgage rate of 2.54% for a five year fixed! A Mortgage King exclusive.
– Warren Jestin, the chief economist for ScotiaBank, says interest rates won’t rise, possibly until the end of next year.
– CIBC survey says that the number of Canadian homeowners choosing to renovate is up to 42%, but their budget is down to $20,000 from $17,000.
– Fitch Ratings report says Ontario housing market is 25% overvalued, however says does not expect prices to fall.
– During Q1 2015, 4,432 new condo units were sold across the GTA, marking a 10 per cent year-over-year decrease, according to Urbanation.
– BMO expects commercial business growth to be 1.8% for the year, down from last year’s 2.5% largely due to the impact of lower oil revenues.
Stay tuned for the next update!
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