Tag: mortgage rates
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November Home Sales Fall in Canada as Buyers Sit on the Sidelines
Canada’s November Housing Snapshot: Slump in Sales and Prices The Canadian residential real estate market cooled again in November, with both sales activity and home prices retreating as buyers remained cautious. Industry data point to a market still digesting higher borrowing costs, shifting expectations, and regional variations that influence buyer sentiment. While a handful of…
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November Home Sales Slump in Canada: Prices Fall as Buyers Pause
Overview: November brings a cooling trend to Canada’s housing market Canada’s residential real estate market continued its cooling pattern in November, with fewer homes sold and lower prices across many markets. Real estate professionals report that sellers have started offering discounts to move inventory, while buyers have remained cautious, waiting for clearer signals about the…
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November Home Sales in Canada Fall as Prices Dip and Buyers Sit on the Sidelines
November Market Snapshot Canada’s residential real estate market cooled noticeably in November, with both activity and prices retreating as sellers offered discounts to move properties. Real estate professionals reported a pullback in transactions as buyers remained cautious, signaling a shift in the late-year dynamic that has defined the market in recent months. What Slowed the…
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ANZ Lifts Home Loan Rates as NZ Banks Adjust Market
Overview: ANZ raises fixed-rate home loans New Zealand’s largest bank, ANZ, has announced an increase in fixed-rate home loan offerings, lifting the 18‑month and 2‑year fixed rate by 20 basis points. The move follows adjustments by other lenders and comes as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) signals a tougher stance to temper inflation…
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ANZ lifts NZ home loan rates as RBNZ stance tightens mortgage market
ANZ raises home loan rates amid shifting NZ mortgage landscape New Zealand’s largest bank, ANZ, has announced an increase to its fixed home loan rates, joining a broader move by lenders as the Reserve Bank’s current stance filters through the mortgage market. The decision to lift 18-month and two-year fixed-rate offerings by 20 basis points…
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What Happened Wednesday: Key Mortgage Rate Changes and Market News You Need to Know
What Happened Wednesday: A Quick Recap Wednesday brought a mix of mortgage rate adjustments, lender actions, and broader market signals that could influence homeowners, buyers, and anyone tracking financial headlines. While rate shifts can feel incremental, they matter when you’re deciding on refis, new home purchases, or even when to lock in a rate. Here’s…
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What Happened Wednesday: Key Mortgage Rate Moves and Market Watch
Overview: What happened Wednesday Wednesday brought a quieter day for mortgage markets compared with recent weeks, with only a handful of floating-rate adjustments reported. For borrowers and homeowners alike, it’s worth noting how these small shifts can nudge monthly payments, even if the changes aren’t dramatic on a day-to-day basis. Below is a concise recap…
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What Happened Wednesday: Key Mortgage Rate Shifts and Market Moves
What happened Wednesday: A quick market recap Wednesday brought a mix of small changes in the housing and financial markets as traders weighed inflation data, economic signals, and central bank commentary. While large leaps in mortgage rates were not on display, several lenders adjusted rates modestly, with the Cooperative Bank among the first to publish…
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What Happened Tuesday: Key Mortgage and Housing News You Need to Know
What Happened Tuesday in Mortgage and Housing News Here’s your concise briefing on Tuesday’s top mortgage and housing headlines. If you’re shopping for a home, refinancing, or simply watching the market, this quick update covers what moved, what stayed the same, and what it could mean for your wallet. Mortgage Rate Changes On Tuesday, there…
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What Happened Tuesday: A Quick Digest of Mortgage Rates and Market Movers
What Happened Tuesday: Mortgage Rates and Market Essentials Tuesday brought a steady rhythm to the mortgage market, with no changes to mortgage rates for the day. If you’re in the middle of a home purchase, refinancing, or weighing offers, here’s what mattered most and how to act on it before you sign off. Rate Snapshot:…