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Episode 79: War, Inflation, and Mortgage Rates

Send a text Canada’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 affordability If 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 #CanadianMortgageShow Podcast 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/

Episode 78: What Canadians Should Do With Their Money Right Now | Scott Grant

Send a text What should Canadians do with their money when markets are shaky, real estate feels uncertain, and global conflict is driving fear? In this episode of The Canadian Mortgage Show, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks are joined by senior financial planner Scott Grant to break down how Canadians should think about investing, emergency funds, inheritance, real estate, DIY trading, and estate planning in uncertain times.   This conversation covers: how war and global instability affect markets why staying calm matters when everyone else is panicking emergency funds and why they matter more than ever whether real estate still makes sense as an investment what to do with a $100,000 lump sum why compound interest still wins the dangers of DIY investing and day trading TFSA and RRSP mistakes people make estate planning, trusts, probate, and adding kids to title If you’re trying to make smarter financial decisions in Canada, this episode gives you practical perspective without the hype. Subscribe for more Canadian mortgage, real estate, and money conversations.