Fort McMurray Mortgage Approval for Oil Sands Workers 2026

Fort McMurray Mortgage Approval for Oil Sands Workers 2026

February 18, 2026 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

Fort McMurray Mortgage Approval With Non-Standard Income, 2026 Guide If you live and work in Fort McMurray, you have probably seen this, strong income, solid work ethic, and still a frustrating "mayb ...

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How the Bank of Canada’s 2026 Rate Holds Affect Your Mortgage Strategy

How the Bank of Canada’s 2026 Rate Holds Affect Your Mortgage Strategy

February 11, 2026 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

If you’ve been waiting to see where mortgage rates are heading in 2026, here’s your update. The Bank of Canada just held its overnight rate steady again in December, keeping it at 2.25%. ...

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FHSA + HBP Guide for Fort McMurray Buyers

FHSA + HBP Guide for Fort McMurray Buyers

January 31, 2026 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

If you have ever said, 'We have good income, why does buying still feel so far away?', you are not alone. We talk to Fort McMurray buyers every week who are doing a lot of things right. They pay rent ...

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Jan 28-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

Jan 28-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

January 28, 2026 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The outlook for the global and Canadian economies is little changed ...

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Why Inflation Is Cooling but Homeownership Still Feels Expensive in Canada

Why Inflation Is Cooling but Homeownership Still Feels Expensive in Canada

January 13, 2026 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

If you have been watching the news, you have likely heard that inflation in Canada is coming down. That sounds like good news, especially for homeowners and buyers who have been under pressure from hi ...

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Housing Supply, Affordability, and Inflation, Why Buying a Home Still Feels Hard in Canada

Housing Supply, Affordability, and Inflation, Why Buying a Home Still Feels Hard in Canada

December 23, 2025 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

Housing Supply, Affordability, and Inflation, Why Buying a Home Still Feels Hard in Canada Many Canadians were hopeful that easing inflation and early interest rate relief would make buying a home eas ...

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Bank of Canada Rate Hold, What It Means for Variable Rates and 2026 Renewals

Bank of Canada Rate Hold, What It Means for Variable Rates and 2026 Renewals

December 15, 2025 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

Bank of Canada Rate Hold, What It Means for Mortgages Bank of Canada Rate Hold, What It Means for Variable Rates and 2026 Renewals When the Bank of Canada announces a rate decision, it immediately g ...

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Dec 10-2025 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

Dec 10-2025 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

December 10, 2025 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. Major economies around the world continue to show res ...

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Fall 2025 Canadian Mortgage Trends & Insights Report

Fall 2025 Canadian Mortgage Trends & Insights Report

November 21, 2025 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

Did You Know ? Did you know that despite encouraging signs of stabilization in the Canadian mortgage market this fall, the national household debt-to-income ratio remained at an eye-opening 181.8 % in ...

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Nov. 2025 - How the Bank of Canada Rate Cut Affects Your Refinancing Strategy

Nov. 2025 - How the Bank of Canada Rate Cut Affects Your Refinancing Strategy

November 10, 2025 | Posted by: Barb Pinsent - Fort McMurray Mortgage Broker

On October 29 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) reduced its target overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.25 %. For Canadian homeowners who are thinking about refinancing their mortgage, this move matter ...

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