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Greater Vancouver at Lower End of Balanced Housing Market

Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver News Release  VANCOUVER, B.C. – November 2, 2011

With a sales-to-active property listings ratio of 15 per cent, the Greater Vancouver housing market continues to hover at the lower end of a balanced market and has been trending in that direction over the past five months.

 
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) system reached 2,317 in October, a 1 per cent decrease compared to the 2,337 sales in October 2010 and a 3.2 per cent increase compared to the previous month. Those sales rank as the second lowest total for October over the last 10 years.

 

“Right now, prospective home buyers have a good selection of properties to choose from and more time to make decisions,” Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said. “Home sellers should be mindful of local market conditions to ensure they are pricing their properties competitively.”

 
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,374 in October, which is on par with the 10-year average. This represents an 18.3 per cent increase compared to October 2010, when 3,698 properties were listed for sale on the MLS®, and a 23 per cent decrease compared to the 5,680 new listings reported in September 2011.
 
The total number of properties listed for sale on the Greater Vancouver MLS® system currently sits at 15,377, which is 9.3 per cent higher than the 14,075 properties listed for sale during the same period last year. October was the first month that the total number of property listings showed a decrease this year.
 
The MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months has increased 7.5 per cent to $622,955 in October 2011 from $579,349 in October 2010. However, since reaching a peak in June of $630,921, the benchmark price for all residential properties in the region has declined 1.3 per cent.
 
Sales of detached properties in October reached 974, which represents virtually no change from the 976 detached sales recorded in October 2010, and a 34.5 per cent decrease from the 1,487 units sold in October 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 11 per cent from October 2010 to $884,778, but decreased 1.3 per cent compared to the previous month.
 
Sales of apartment properties reached 958 in October, a 2.6 per cent decrease compared to the 984 sales in October 2010, and a decrease of 40.4 per cent compared to the 1,607 sales in October 2009. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.2 per cent from October 2010 to $402,702, but decreased 0.7 per cent compared to the previous month.
 
Attached property sales in October totalled 382, a 1.3 per cent increase compared to the 377 sales in October 2010, and a 37.4 per cent decrease from the 610 attached properties sold in October 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 6.5 per cent between October 2010 and 2011 to $519,455, and increased half a per cent compared to the previous month.
 

The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2010, 30,595 homes changed ownership in the Board's area, generating $1.28 billion in spin-off activity and 8,567 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS® system in Greater Vancouver totalled $21 billion in 2010. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 10,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.rebgv.org.

 
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Home Listings Continue to Rise in the Greater Vancouver Housing Market

Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver News Release  VANCOUVER, B.C. – October 4, 2011
 

Consistent increases in property listings and fewer home sales over the summer months has helped move the Greater Vancouver housing market into the upper end of a buyers’ market.

      The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) reached 2,246 in September, a 1.2 per cent increase compared to the 2,220 sales in September 2010. Those sales also rank as the third lowest total for September over the last 10 years.

      “There's more competition amongst home sellers in today's market, providing more options for prospective buyers," Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said."Buyers now have more properties to choose from and more time to make decisions compared to the spring season.”

      New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,680 in September, the third highest volume for September in 17 years. This represents a 20.1 per cent increase compared to September 2010 when 4,731 properties were listed for sale on the MLS® and a 21.2 per cent increase compared to the 4,685 new listings reported in August 2011.

      The number of properties listed for sale on the Greater Vancouver MLS® system has increased each month since the beginning of the year. At 16,085, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS® increased 4.6 per cent in September compared to August 2011 and rose 4.4 per cent compared to this time last year.

      “Our sales-to-active-listing ratio currently sits at 14 per cent, which is the lowest it’s been this year. Generally analysts say that a buyer’s market takes shape when the ratio dips to about 12 to 14%, or lower, for a sustained period of time,” Setticasi said.

      The MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months has increased 8.8 per cent to $627,994 in September 2011 from $577,174 in September 2010.

      Since reaching a peak in June of $630,921, the benchmark price for all residential properties in the region has declined 0.5 per cent.

      Sales of detached properties on the MLS® in September 2011 reached 957, an increase of 10.5 per cent from the 866 detached sales recorded in September 2010, and a 32.8 per cent decrease from the 1,423 units sold in September 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 13.4 per cent from September 2010 to $896,701.

      Sales of apartment properties reached 922 in September 2011, a 5 per cent decrease compared to the 971 sales in September 2010, and a decrease of 38.1 per cent compared to the 1,489 sales in September 2009. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 4.4 per cent from September 2010 to $405,569.

      Attached property sales in September 2011 totalled 367, a 4.2 per cent decrease compared to the 383 sales in September 2010, and a 43.3 per cent decrease from the 647 attached properties sold in September 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 5.4 per cent between September 2010 and 2011 to $516,697.
 

The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2010, 30,595 homes changed ownership in the Board's area, generating $1.28 billion in spin-off activity and 8,567 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS® system in Greater Vancouvertotalled $21 billion in 2010. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 10,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.rebgv.org.

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BC Home Sales Will Decline in 2011...But Prices Will Rise!

September 15, 2011. VANCOUVER — The British Columbia housing market will slow this year and total sales will drop slightly from 2010, says a new report released today by Central 1 Credit Union.
 
Total home sales are forecast to reach 88,200 units by the end of this year, a slight decline of less than 1% from 2010. Resale home transactions are forecast to end the year 4.7% ahead of 2010, but new home transactions will lag by 26%. While sales will remain soft, the median price will rise 6.8% to $417,000, says economist Bryan Yu.
 

“The real estate market will remain stable for the next couple years, weighed down by global economic issues, moderate employment and population growth, and changes to mortgage insurance rules,” Yu said.

 
Next year total home sales are expected to increase by about 3.4%, driven by higher new home sales, while resales of existing homes will decline. But home sales are unlikely to drop dramatically because mortgage rates remain at record lows, maintaining home affordability, the report says.
 
Plans to remove the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and return to a Provincial Sales Tax/Goods and Services Tax regime will probably result in some homebuyers delaying purchases until 2013.
 
“People looking at new homes priced over $525,000 may very well wait until the tax changes lower the 12% hit they face,” Yu said. Yu says concerns about a possible dramatic price drop in Vancouver are overblown.
 
“Our research shows few signs that speculators are overly active in the Vancouver market, which means we are unlikely to see a speculation-induced bust,” Yu said. “As well, price jumps that have received media attention have been in localized areas and we have not seen a region-wide price surge.“
 
The inventory of new and resale homes is not high so is not likely to lead to a substantial price drop.
 
The complete report is available at http://www.central1.com/publications/economics/pdf/ea/ea%202011_04.pdf
 
Central 1 Credit Union is the central financial facility and trade association for the BC and Ontario credit union systems. Central 1 represents a consumer-oriented, full-service retail financial system that serves 2.9 million members and holds $78 billion in assets. It is owned primarily by its member credit unions, 45 in B.C. and 115 in Ontario.
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Greater Vancouver Home Sales Trend Towards Buyers' Market Over Summer

Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver NEWS RELEASE
 
Vancouver, BC. September 2, 2011 - August marked the third consecutive month that home sale activity in Greater Vancouver was below the 10-year average for the month. In contrast, home listing activity in the region has exceeded the 10-year norm every month since the beginning of the year.
      The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) reached 2,378 in August. This total represents an eight per cent increase compared to the 2,202 sales in August 2010, but also ranks as the third lowest total for August in the last 10 years.
      “MLS® statistics continue to indicate that we’re in a balanced market,” Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said. “However, with a sales-to-actives listings ratio of 15 per cent, Greater Vancouver is in the lower end of a balanced market and has been trending toward a buyers’ market over the past three months.”
      New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 4,685 in August. This represents a 24.9 per cent increase compared to August 2010 when 3,750 properties were listed for sale on the MLS® and an eight per cent decline compared to the 5,097 new listings reported in July 2011. Last month’s new listing total was the highest volume recorded for August in 16 years.At 15,437, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS® increased 1.4 per cent in August compared to July 2011 and rose 0.1 per cent compared to this time last year.
      The MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months has increased 8.5 per cent to $625,578 in August 2011 from $576,597 in August 2010.
      “Year over year, prices are up. However, in the detached home category, benchmark prices have come down slightly in each of the past two months,” Setticasi said. “It’s important for people entering the market to understand that activity can differ significantly depending on the area and property type.”
      Sales of detached properties on the MLS® in August 2011 reached 1,020, an increase of 14.2 per cent from the 893 detached sales recorded in August 2010, and a 25.4 per cent decrease from the 1,367 units sold in August 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 11.7 per cent from August 2010 to $888,243.
      Sales of apartment properties reached 955 in August 2011, a 2.1 per cent increase compared to the 935 sales in August 2010, and a decrease of 34.8 per cent compared to the 1,464 sales in August 2009. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 5.6 per cent from August 2010 to $407,457.
      Attached property sales in August 2011 totalled 403, a 7.8 per cent increase compared to the 374 sales in August 2010, and a 33.9 per cent decrease from the 610 attached properties sold in August 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 4.5 per cent between August 2010 and 2011 to $511,433.
 

The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2010, 30,595 homes changed ownership in the Board's area, generating $1.28 billion in spin-off activity and 8,567 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS® system in Greater Vancouver totalled $21 billion in 2010. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 10,000 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.rebgv.org.

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Greater Vancouver Housing Market Sees Typical Spring Activity in April

Courtesy of The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
 
Greater Vancouver saw a typical, solid month of residential home sales on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April, in contrast to the near record pace witnessed in the two preceding months.
 
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver reached 3,225 in April 2011, an 8.2 per cent decrease compared to the 3,512 sales in April 2010 and a 21 per cent decline compared to the 4,080 sales in March 2011.
 
Looking back further, last month’s residential sales represent an 8.8 per cent increase over the 2,963 residential sales in April 2009, relatively unchanged compared to April 2008, and a 4.8 per cent decline compared to the 3,387 sales in April 2007.
 
“While it continues to be a seller’s market in Greater Vancouver, last month’s activity brought greater balance between supply and demand in the overall marketplace,” Rosario Setticasi, REBGV president said. “The year-over-year decline in April sales can be attributed to a less active condominium market on our MLS®, as there were more detached and townhome sales this April compared to last year.”
 
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,847 in April 2011. This represents a 23.5 per cent decline compared to April 2010 when 7,648 properties were listed for sale on the MLS®, which was an all-time record for April. Compared to March 2011, last month’s new listings total registered a 14 per cent decline.
 
At 14,187, the total number of residential property listings on the MLS® increased 8.2 per cent in April compared to last month and declined 10 per cent from this time last year.
 
“There’s considerable variation in activity within the communities in our region. This is causing home price trends to differ depending on the area,” Setticasi said. “Your local REALTOR® is a valuable resource for obtaining the most accurate, up-to-date market evaluation.”
 
The MLSLink® Housing Price Index (HPI) benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver over the last 12 months has increased 5 per cent to $622,991 in April 2011 from $593,419 in April 2010.
 
Sales of detached properties on the MLS® in April 2011 reached 1,402, an increase of 2.3 per cent from the 1,370 detached sales recorded in April 2010, and a 17.8 per cent increase from the 1,190 units sold in April 2009. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 7.4 per cent from April 2010 to $879,039.
 
Sales of apartment properties reached 1,201 in April 2011, a 21.3 per cent decrease compared to the 1,526 sales in April 2010, and an increase of 1.9 per cent compared to the 1,179 sales in April 2009. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 2.9 per cent from April 2010 to $409,242.
 
Attached property sales in April 2011 totalled 622, a 1 per cent increase compared to the 616 sales in April 2010, and a 4.7 per cent increase from the 594 attached properties sold in April 2009. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 2.4 per cent between April 2010 and 2011 to $514,670.

 

The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2010, 30,595 homes changed ownership in the Board's area, generating $1.28 billion in spin-off activity and 8,567 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS® system in Greater Vancouver totalled $21 billion in 2010.



 
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March 18th Deadline Could Spark a Stampede!
 
For the second time in twelve months, the Department of Finance has tightened rules on residential mortgages to help slow the pace of household debt accumulation.
 
New rules pertaining to mortgage financing were just announced by the Federal government effective March 18th. Here are the highlights:
  • Maximum amortization reduced to 30 years from 35 years.
  • Maximum refinancing limits reduced to 85% from 90%.
  • No more ability for lenders to receive mortgage insurance on lines of credit (beginning April 18th).

More details regarding these changes will no doubt trickle out over the next few days. Although the first two points are directly aimed at high ratio financing involving the mortgage insurers it will be interesting to see if any lenders eliminate 35 year amortizations even on conventional financing deals.

 

The first point will directly impact first time buyers as they are typically the segment of the market with the smallest down payments and are thus forced to have their mortgages insured. In the expensive Vancouver market it is becoming more rare to see first time buyers with a realistic ability to finance their first home on a 25 year basis.
 
The changes effective in 60+ days might spark a bit of buying in this segment of the market as they look to lock down mortgage approvals with 35 year amortizations before the deadline.
 
Homeowners with substantial equity and higher incomes have taken out extended amortization mortgages for maximum affordability and/or repayment flexibility (including many who actually pay down their mortgages quickly). 

 

The cap on refinancing will have some impact on them, although it is too early to tell how much. It has been estimated that 35-40% of all refinances are used for debt consolidation so the government has effectively increased the cost of debt on the margin given that mortgage credit is one of the cheapest forms of debt consolidation in the marketplace.
 

Take note that CMHC purshases with 5% down are not affected by these rules because a purchase is treated differently than a refinance. There was substantial concern in the industry that the government was going to increase minimum downpayment requirements from the current 5% level to possibly as high as 10%. Thankfully, this didn't  happen although it may down the road.

 

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CMHC Forecasts Conservative Growth in Greater Vancouver & Kelowna

 
After the highly irregular and tumultuous real estate markets of 2008 and 2009, the BC real estate market returned to a relative state of normalcy in 2010. Canada seemingly avoided the worst of the turmoil of the great recession and this was reflected in the housing market, which bounced back quickly from the lows it saw in early 2009.
 
In Vancouver, an influx of new immigrant wealth, primarily from mainland China, has fuelled strong growth throughout the city. Our stats show that on Vancouver's Westside, Chinese buyers account for 78% of sales of homes valued at over $2 million. It is evident that many local sellers who 'cash out' from the Westside either downsize to condos or townhomes or relocate to other parts of the city or province. This, in turn, pushes prices up in these neighbourhoods, albeit at a lower rate than in the wealthiest parts of Vancouver.
 
With a 10-year backlog of investor-category immigrants from China, this trend is expected to continue. That said, it's unclear what further effect they will have on the upper-end of the market. Vancouver's red-hot market stabilized in 2010 and our internal projections show a similar pattern across the province in 2011.
 

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Forecasts:

 
MLS Average Price
Price 2011
% Change
Greater Vancouver
$665,000
$685,000
+ 3.0%
Victoria
$500,000
$490,000
- 2.0%
Kelowna
$518,000
$530,000
+ 2.3%

 

 

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Real Estate Market Stable at 2009 Year-End

VANCOUVER, January 5, 2011 - The Greater Vancouver residential housing market entered three distinctive phases in 2010. Continued buoyancy from the post-recession recovery began the year, followed by a summer lull and, throughout the fall, a sustained period of stability.
 

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2010 reached 30,595, a 14.2 per cent decrease from the 35,669 sales recorded in 2009, but a 24.2 per cent increase from the 24,626 residential sales in 2008. Last year’s number of housing sales was 10.3 per cent below the ten-year average for annual Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) sales in the region.

 

The number of residential properties listed for sale on the MLS® in Greater Vancouver increased 9.7 per cent in 2010 to 58,009 compared to the 52,869 properties listed in 2009. Compared to 2008, last year’s total represents a 7.3 per cent decline compared to the 62,561 residential properties listed in 2008. The number of properties added to the MLS® peaked in April and generally declined for the remainder of the year. 
 

“The last two years have been a bit of a rollercoaster for the real estate market. However, sales over the past six months have definitely shown a trend toward stability. We think that’s good news for home buyers and sellers,” Jake Moldowan, REBGV president said. “The Greater Vancouver housing market experienced a modest increase in home prices in 2010, and a continual decrease in the number of properties being listed for sale.”

 
Residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,899 in December 2010, a decrease of 24.5 per cent from the 2,515 sales recorded in December 2009—an all time record for the month—and a 24.3 per cent decline compared to November 2010 when 2,509 home sales occurred. 
 
More broadly, last month’s residential sales represent a 105.5 per cent increase over the 924 residential sales in December 2008, a 0.1 per cent increase compared to December 2007’s 1,897 sales, and a 12.6 per cent increase compared to the 1,686 sales in December 2006.
 
The residential benchmark price, as calculated by the MLSLink Housing Price Index®, for Greater Vancouver increased 2.7 per cent to $577,808 between Decembers 2009 and 2010. However, prices have decreased 2.6 per cent since hitting a peak of $593,419 in April 2010.

 

“Although we saw some pressure on home prices throughout the year, home values in 2010 remained relatively steady in the region compared to the last few years when we witnessed much more fluctuation,” Moldowan said.

 
New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,699 in December 2010. This represents a 21.1 per cent decline compared to the 2,153 units listed in December 2009 and a 43.9 per cent decline compared to November 2010 when 3,030 properties were listed.
 
Sales of detached properties in December 2010 reached 769, a decrease of 14.8 per cent from the 902 detached sales recorded in December 2009, and a 121.1 per cent increase from the 348 units sold in December 2008. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 4.0 per cent from December 2009 to $797,868.
 
Sales of apartment properties reached 811 in December 2010, a decline of 29.7 per cent compared to the 1,154 sales in December 2009, and an increase of 94.5 per cent compared to the 417 sales in December 2008.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 1.2 per cent from December 2009 to $387,115.
 
Attached property sales in December 2010 totalled 319, a decline of 30.5 per cent compared to the 459 sales in December 2009, and a 100.6 per cent increase from the 159 attached properties sold in December 2008. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 2.7 per cent between December 2009 and 2010 to $490,869.
For more information, visit http://www.rebgv.org/news-statistics/real-estate-market-stable-year-end.
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Dropping...

     

Great news this week as the “Big Banks” are finally getting in the game for interest rates. The news is all about the drop in interest rates by the Banks. Other lenders have already been down for a few weeks and I am looking to see rates go down even further. It is becoming more difficult to make the choice between variable and fixed rates as these rates get closer together.

 
The Real Estate market has slowed considerably since the hectic pace of late spring/early summer. Higher rates, changes to qualifications for obtaining a mortgage and the perceptions surrounding the HST are all responsible for the slowdown.
 
When things get slow, rates stay low….or go lower. Perhaps we will see a busy fall market as borrowers see an opportunity with lots of housing inventory and great interest rates.

          

Bank Prime Rate 2.50%
Term
Best
Bank Posted
1 year
2.65%
3.50%
3 year
3.49%
4.50%
5 year
3.79i

 5.49i

10 year
5.25%
6.90%
25 year
9.30%
9.65%
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Bold numbers denote change from last posted rates.  
 
Variable mortgage from Less Than Prime!
 

Courtesy of

Laura Stein - The Mortgage Centre
Telephone: 604-657-6535 ext 222
www.mortgagecents.ca

 

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Baby Steps...

      Another week - another small decrease in interest rates. I’ve been telling you that fixed terms have to come down and they are. There’s more room for decreases but whether or not the lenders offer the savings to the borrower or try to hang onto their larger spreads, only time will tell.

      The Bank of Canada next meets Wednesday, September 8th. It’s widely thought that the B of C cannot go too much further without the rest of the world, most notably the USA, joining in the recovery. Based on what I’ve read, the recovery in the USA is looking more like 2012-2013. About the time that the Port Mann bride is finished, rates in the USA will be going up.

    Until then, keep your speed under 80km/h (in Vancouver) and consider riding in a variable mortgage. Have a Great week!

          
Bank Prime Rate 2.50%
Term
Best
Bank Posted
1 year
2.65%
3.50%
3 year
3.49%
4.50%
5 year
3.89i

 5.79i

10 year
5.25%
6.90%
25 year
9.30%
9.65%
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Bold numbers denote change from last posted rates.  
 
Variable mortgage from Less Than Prime...TODAY at 2.15%!
 

Courtesy of

Laura Stein - The Mortgage Centre
Telephone: 604-657-6535 ext 222
www.mortgagecents.ca

 

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Little Change This Week...

Not much movement with interest rates this week. Some lenders have lowered their 1-5 year fixed rates over the last couple weeks, making the fixed option a little more desirable then it previously was. Also a great time to get yourself pre-approved and lock in these lower 5 years fixed rates. Rate holds are good for up to 120 days, which gives people time to shop around while holding on to yesterdays low rates. Variable Clients…...Still a great time to keep floating!  

          
Bank Prime Rate 2.25%
Term
Best
Bank Posted
1 year
2.64%
4.35%
3 year
3.75%
4.60%
5 year
4.19%

 6.10%5

10 year
5.25%
7.05%
25 year
9.30%
9.65%
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Bold numbers denote change from last posted rates.  
 
Variable mortgage from Less Than Prime...TODAY at 1.90%!
 

Courtesy of

Laura Stein - The Mortgage Centre
Telephone: 604-657-6535 ext 222
www.mortgagecents.ca

 

Call Laura today and tell her Lyn sent you!
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No Surprise Hikes.

Not much movement with interest rates this week. All lenders raised their prime rate last week with the Bank of Canada...but we were all ready for that move. The bond market has left room for lenders to bring down their longer term rates. The 5 year rate could come down by another .5%. The Banks are charging 4.49% for their 5 year rate while others are willing to discount further. Low rates are here for awhile longer. Still a great time to keep floating!

  
           Bank Prime Rate 2.25%
Term
Best
Bank Posted
1 year
2.64%
4.35%
3 year
3.75%
4.60%
5 year
4.19%
5.99%
10 year
5.25%
7.05%
25 year
9.30%
9.65%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bold numbers denote change from last posted rates.  
 
Variable mortgage from Less Than Prime...TODAY at 1.90%!
 

Courtesy of

Laura Stein - The Mortgage Centre
Telephone: 604-657-6535 ext 222
www.mortgagecents.ca

 

Call Laura today and tell her Lyn sent you!
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