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Category: Financing (18 posts)
What are credit scores and how are they important?
September 1, 2021 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
A credit score is a number that shows how likely you are to pay or default on credit. It ranges from 300 to 850; the higher the number, the more creditworthy lenders deem you. Your credit history dete ...
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2021 Mortgage Stress Test - Latest Updates
April 21, 2021 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
On April 8th, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced that it is relaunching its consultation on the minimum qualifying interest rate for uninsured mortgages. Usual ...
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April 21-2021 - Bank of Canada will hold current level of policy rate until inflation objective is sustainably achieved, adjusts quantitative easing program
April 21, 2021 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Available as: PDF The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The ...
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April 2021-Bank of Canada Releases Results from Consultations on Inflation and Monetary Policy
April 12, 2021 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
The below details are what has been reported by the Bank of Canada Website Over the past two years, we spoke with thousands of Canadians about their views on the economy, inflation and what the Bank ...
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Bank of Canada will hold current level of policy rate until inflation objective is sustainably achieved, continues quantitative easing
March 10, 2021 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The B ...
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How Good vs Bad Debt Impacts Your Household in Victoria, BC
January 20, 2021 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
In order to understand the difference between good and bad debt, it's important to track your income and expenses and established saving goals for your family. Financial stability allows you to mee ...
read moreBank of Canada will hold current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues quantitative easing
January 20, 2021 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The B ...
read moreDec 9-2020 Bank of Canada will maintain current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues its quantitative easing program
December 9, 2020 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. ...
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3 Tips on How to Better Your Credit Score in Victoria, BC
December 2, 2020 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Having a good credit score is of paramount essence as it affects your ability to access loans and borrow money. Your credit score rating influences the amount of mortgage you qualify for. You may ...
read moreBank of Canada maintains commitment to current level of policy rate, continues program of quantitative easing
September 9, 2020 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the deposit rate is &frac1 ...
read moreJuly 15 - 2020 Bank of Canada will maintain current level of policy rate until inflation objective is achieved, continues program of quantitative easing
July 15, 2020 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the deposit rate is &frac1 ...
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Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target and unveils new market operations
April 15, 2020 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at ¼ percent, which the Bank considers its effective lower bound. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the ...
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How Much House Can You Afford in Victoria, BC? Ask Yourself These Critical Questions to Find Out
July 17, 2019 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
It is the perennial question for every first-time homeowner. How much house can I afford? As with so many life-changing decisions, there is no one right answer to this common query, and the size of th ...
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3 Simple Ways to Repair Your Credit in Victoria, BC
July 3, 2019 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
For many Canadians looking to purchase a home, bad credit scores stand in the way of getting a mortgage. Most lenders prefer your score to be 650 or higher. If they do allow for lower credit scores, i ...
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3 Smart Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit in Victoria, BC
March 6, 2019 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
For homeowners across the globe, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have become a handy way of tapping into the value of their homes. However, when borrowing money against your home, it is always ...
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Should You Get a Shorter-Term Mortgage, Make Extra Payments, or Something Else in Victoria, BC?
September 19, 2018 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
When getting a home mortgage, if you can afford higher payments, often the option of a 15-year loan instead of one of 30 years is an option. It can be an enticing idea to know that you'll be fre ...
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Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole
August 8, 2018 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Debt. It's something almost everyone will have at some point in their life. But what happens when your debt begins to get the better of you? What options are available? Some simple strategies can he ...
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Why You Need an Emergency Fund And How to Get One
August 1, 2018 | Posted by: Bobby Smart
Building an emergency fund is something most people know they should do but few actually get around to doing. A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of Americans did not have an emergency fund, a ...
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