Episode 79: War, Inflation, and Mortgage Rates

Send us Fan MailCanada’s mortgage market just got hit with another major warning sign.In this episode, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks break down the recent spike in bond yields, why fixed mortgage rates may rise again, and how geopolitical tensions are creating a new inflation risk for Canadians. They also discuss why the Bank of Canada may be stuck, the condo appraisal problem, the new GST rebate update for first-time buyers, capped NSF fees, retirement affordability, and fraud issues inside the mortgage industry.Topics include:Bond yields spiking above 3%Why fixed mortgage rates could move higherHow oil and inflation are changing the rate outlookWhy the Bank of Canada may be trappedFirst-time buyer GST rebate updateCondo blanket appraisals under scrutinyNSF fees now capped in CanadaWhy Canadians think they need millions to retireSubprime lender defaults risingMortgage fraud crackdowns in OntarioWhat this all means for housing, lending, and affordabilityIf you’re a homeowner, buyer, investor, or just trying to understand where rates and real estate are headed in Canada, this episode is for you.Subscribe for weekly Canadian mortgage and housing insights.#CanadaMortgage #MortgageRates #BankOfCanada #CanadianRealEstate #HousingMarket #BondYields #InterestRates #Inflation #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #CanadianMortgageShowPodcast Social Links:Website: https://canadianmortgageshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmortgageshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmortgageshow/Follow Our Hosts:Alex Pang Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpangmortgage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpangmortgage/Alex Shanks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagemanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexshanksmortgagemanagement/