2026-07-15 10:01
Bank of Canada Holds Key Rate at 2.25% for Sixth Consecutive Meeting
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the Bank of Canada k…
Mortgage Rate News
Topic: Mortgage Rates · Greater Vancouver real estate intelligence
What question does this page answer?
It translates real estate, city, and market news into local decision context: supply, affordability, rental pressure, development timing, ownership costs, and buyer/investor risk in Vancouver and Burnaby.
What should buyers watch?
Policy, rates, supply, rent pressure and neighbourhood change that may affect budget, choice, negotiation and carrying cost.
What should investors watch?
Cash flow, regulation, insurance, financing, rental rules and project feasibility, not one headline as a buy/sell signal.
How is news handled?
Reported facts are separated from commentary. Analysis prioritizes Burnaby, Vancouver, BC policy and local market experience.
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2026-07-17 15:03
Mortgage Rate Risk Edges Upward as Adjustable-Rate Loan Share Hits 10%
Mortgage rate risk is edging upward as fixed-rate…
2026-07-16 15:49
Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25%, Cites Tiny Condo Glut as Growth Drag
The Bank of Canada maintained its key overnight i…
2026-07-16 12:07
CREA: Canadian Home Prices Hold Steady in June 2026 as Sales Rise
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) repor…
2026-07-16 09:02
CMHC Forecasts Canada Housing Starts to Fall to 247,000 in 2026 Amid Economic Caution
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) has…
2026-07-16 04:32
Northern Ontario Wildfires Destroy Homes, OSAP Ruling Disqualifies Career College Students
More than 180 wildfires are currently burning acr…
2026-07-16 08:06
Canada Home Sales Rise 0.5% in June as Housing Market Stabilizes
Canada’s housing market may be reaching the end o…
2026-07-15 17:30
Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25% for Sixth Time; RBC Settles Lawsuit for $45 Million
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at…
2026-07-15 06:39
BC Mortgage Broker Fined $55,000 for Unregistered Submortgage Activities
A British Columbia mortgage broker has been fined…
2026-07-15 11:48
RBC Subsidiaries Agree to $45 Million Settlement in Mutual Fund Trailer Fee Class Action
Two Royal Bank of Canada subsidiaries, RBC Global…
2026-07-15 09:28
Mattamy Homes Offers Mortgage Payment Coverage in Calgary and Airdrie Communities
Mattamy Homes has announced a limited-time campai…
2026-07-15 10:11
Bank of Canada Holds Key Rate at 2.25% Amid Economic Weakness and Inflation Dilemma
The Bank of Canada held its target for the overni…
2026-07-15 09:58
Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25% Amid Middle East and U.S. Trade Risks
The Bank of Canada held its target for the overni…
2026-07-15 08:14
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% Amid Inflation and Oil Price Concerns
The Bank of Canada delivered its fifth interest r…
2026-07-15 00:39
Canada's TSX Hits Record High as Tech Rally and Wall Street Optimism Drive Gains
Canada's main stock index surged to a fresh recor…
2026-07-14 23:53
Premier Health of America Closes CCAA Restructuring, Polar Valley Takes Control
Premier Health of America Inc. (TSX-V: PHA) annou…
2026-07-14 05:04
Developers Push to End Foreign Buyer Ban as 2,500 Condos Remain Unsold in Metro Vancouver
A coalition of 25 developers has formally urged t…
2026-07-13 17:39
Alberta Oilsands Incentives, Carney Investment Summit, and WestJet Strike Vote
The Alberta government announced it will provide…
2026-07-13 13:47
Axia Real Assets Bids $1.23B for Plaza Retail REIT
Toronto-based Axia Real Assets LP submitted a non…
2026-07-13 12:51
Fed's Waller Warns of Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Mount
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller si…
2026-07-13 06:00
Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Overnight Rate at 2.25% Amid Geopolitical and Trade Uncertainty
Economists predict the Bank of Canada will mainta…
2026-07-11 07:00
Desjardins' Mendes: Bank of Canada Should Ignore Fed's Silence and Keep Talking
Royce Mendes, head of macro strategy at Desjardin…
2026-07-10 15:56
Mortgage Hack: Pay Variable Like Fixed to Win on Rates
Financial Post interest rate analyst Robert McLis…
2026-07-10 14:28
Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rates for Sixth Time as Fixed Mortgage Rates Stay Steady
The Bank of Canada is expected to hold interest r…