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Bank of Canada Cuts Rate by 0.25%: What It Means for Homeowners and Where Rates Are Heading Next
The Bank of Canada has lowered its overnight rate by 0.25%, bringing the policy rate to 2.25% and shifting Prime down to 4.45%. This marks the eighth rate cut in the last twelve meetings and is likely the final move for 2025. The possibility of further cuts in 2026 remains open, but the path ahead depends heavily on the evolution of inflation, the impact of U.S. tariffs and global conditions, and the upcoming federal budget on November 4. The Bank’s next meeting will take pla

Simon Bilodeau
Oct 296 min read
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Bank of Canada Cuts Rate to 2.50% – Relief for Borrowers, but Inflation, Weak Growth, and Labour Market Strains Complicate the Picture
Dear reader, This morning (September 17, 2025), the Bank of Canada (BoC) lowered its overnight rate by 0.25% Â to 2.50% . The prime rate ,...

Simon Bilodeau
Sep 174 min read
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Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.75% – What It Means for You
Dear reader, The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced this morning (July 30, 2025) that it is holding its key overnight interest rate at 2.75%...

Simon Bilodeau
Jul 304 min read
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Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.75% – What This Means for You
This morning, June 4, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced its decision to maintain the overnight rate at 2.75%. This marks the...

Simon Bilodeau
Jun 45 min read
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Bank of Canada Holds Rates – But Here’s What You Really Need to Know
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.75% today (April 16), keeping the mortgage prime rate at 4.95%. After seven consecutive...

Simon Bilodeau
Apr 163 min read
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Bank of Canada lowers rates to adjust to Trumps' tariffs
On March 12, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a 0.25% reduction in its benchmark interest rate, lowering it to 2.75%. This makes...

Simon Bilodeau
Mar 124 min read
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The bank of Canada, Trump and your mortgage!
The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced on January 29, 2025, a reduction in its key interest rate to 3.00%, a 0.25% decrease from the previous...

Simon Bilodeau
Jan 295 min read
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5 Tips to help you to stop paying your landlord and become a homeowner in 2025!
Dear reader, Are you tired of watching your hard-earned money go towards rent each month with nothing to show for it? You’re not alone....

Simon Bilodeau
Jan 134 min read
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The Bank of Canada continue to catch up with another 0.5% rate cut!
Dear reader, The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced this morning, December 11, that it is lowering its key interest rate to 3.25%, a...

Simon Bilodeau
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Bank of Canada is playing catchup!
Dear Reader, The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced this morning (October 22nd) that it has lowered its overnight rate target to 3.75%. This...

Simon Bilodeau
Oct 23, 20245 min read
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New Mortgage Rule taking effects in the coming months
Dear reader, This month, there are going to be two newsletters. Today I will be discussing the new mortgage rules that will take effect...

Simon Bilodeau
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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The Bank of Canada Continues to Lower Rates!
Dear Reader, The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced this morning (September 4th) that it has lowered its overnight rate target to 4.25%. This...

Simon Bilodeau
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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The Bank of Canada cut rates for a second time this year, but is it enough?
Dear reader, The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced this morning (July 24th) that they lowered their target for the overnight rate to 4.5%....

Simon Bilodeau
Jul 24, 20244 min read
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The Bank of Canada cut rates for the first time since the pandemic!
Dear reader, The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced this morning (June 6th) that they lowered their target for the overnight rate to 4.75%....

Simon Bilodeau
Jun 5, 20244 min read
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Fixed VS Variable in May 2024
Vancouver Real Estate: Trends and Predictions The Greater Vancouver real estate market is doing better this year vs April 2023. Sales...

Simon Bilodeau
Jun 5, 20244 min read
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Bank of Canada press Snooze once more, are they going to be late to work?
Dear reader, The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced this morning (April 10th ) that they are maintaining their target for the overnight rate...

Simon Bilodeau
Apr 10, 20243 min read
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When is the BoC cutting rates?
The BoC announced this morning (March 6th) that they are maintaining their target for the overnight rate at 5.0%. Economists and market...

Simon Bilodeau
Mar 6, 20244 min read
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Fixed Mortgage Rates went down, but for how long?
I'm excited to share some exciting news fixed mortgage rates have decreased from their recent highs, providing a great opportunity for...

Simon Bilodeau
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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Interest rates have likely peaked
This morning, January 24th, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced that it will maintain the interest rate at 5.0%, marking the fourth...

Simon Bilodeau
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Is the Bank of Canada done with the interest rate hikes?
This morning, December 6th, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced that it will maintain the interest rate at 5.0%, marking the third...

Simon Bilodeau
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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