March 18-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

March 18-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

March 18, 2026 | Posted by: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer 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 war in the Middle East has increased volatility in global energ ...

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Top Red Deer Mortgage Broker, What Local Homeowners Should Look For

Top Red Deer Mortgage Broker, What Local Homeowners Should Look For

March 17, 2026 | Posted by: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer Mortgage Broker

When someone searches for a top Red Deer mortgage broker, they usually are not looking for a flashy slogan. They are looking for someone who will answer the phone, explain things clearly, spot issues ...

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Red Deer Mortgage Broker Guide to the 2026 Stress Test

Red Deer Mortgage Broker Guide to the 2026 Stress Test

February 18, 2026 | Posted by: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer Mortgage Broker

Mortgage Stress Test in 2026: What Red Deer Buyers Need to Know Before Getting Pre-Approved If you are shopping for a home in Red Deer right now, there is a good chance you have already heard the phr ...

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How Red Deer First-Time Buyers Can Use the FHSA to Enter the Market Sooner in 2025 and 2026

How Red Deer First-Time Buyers Can Use the FHSA to Enter the Market Sooner in 2025 and 2026

February 12, 2026 | Posted by: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer Mortgage Broker

If you are a first time home buyer in Red Deer, you have likely noticed how fast the local market moves. Even though Alberta remains more affordable than many provinces, many Red Deer residents still ...

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Red Deer House Suites, Mortgage Helper Income, 2026 Guide

Red Deer House Suites, Mortgage Helper Income, 2026 Guide

February 1, 2026 | Posted by: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer Mortgage Broker

Red Deer House Suites in 2026, How a Suite Can Help You Qualify, and What You Must Do First If you have looked at home prices and payments lately, you have probably had the same thought I hear all th ...

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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: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer 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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Mortgage Renewal in Alberta 2026: Avoid Payment Shock

Mortgage Renewal in Alberta 2026: Avoid Payment Shock

January 14, 2026 | Posted by: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer Mortgage Broker

Mortgage Renewal in 2026 in Alberta, How to Avoid Payment Shock and Get a Better Outcome in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Calgary, and Edmonton If your mortgage renews in 2026, you are not alone, and you ar ...

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Red Deer Mortgage Renewals in 2026: Avoid Payment Shock, Get a Better Rate

Red Deer Mortgage Renewals in 2026: Avoid Payment Shock, Get a Better Rate

December 30, 2025 | Posted by: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer Mortgage Broker

Mortgage renewals are one of the easiest moments to save real money, and one of the easiest moments to accidentally overpay. If you are a Red Deer homeowner renewing in 2026, your lender will likely s ...

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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: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer 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 resilience to US ...

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What Canada’s Latest Jobs Report Means for Mortgage Rates in 2025 | Red Deer Mortgage Insights

What Canada’s Latest Jobs Report Means for Mortgage Rates in 2025 | Red Deer Mortgage Insights

December 9, 2025 | Posted by: Kelly Lukens - Trusted Red Deer Mortgage Broker

The Government of Canada’s latest December 2025 jobs report offers important clues about where mortgage rates may be headed in the new year. While most Canadians do not read full economic releas ...

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