Mortgage Broker Saint John NB: The Mortgage Group - Cindy MacFarland

Cindy MacFarland || September 11, 2023

Mortgage Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification: Navigating the Canadian Homebuying Journey

When starting on the exciting journey of purchasing a home in Canada, it's crucial to understand the key steps involved in securing a mortgage. Two essential stages that often cause confusion among...

Cindy MacFarland || September 08, 2023

Canadian economy added nearly 40,000 jobs in August

The Canadian economy added a more-than-expected 39,900 jobs in August, according to data released this morning from Statistics Canada. The employment gains consisted of an increase of 32.2k...

Cindy MacFarland || September 07, 2023

Good news for variable-rate borrowers as Bank of Canada leaves rates on hold

Variable-rate mortgage borrowers who have seen their rates skyrocket over the past year and a half received a reprieve today as the Bank of Canada announced a rate hold. That leaves the bank's...

Cindy MacFarland || August 25, 2023

Headline inflation rises more than expected to 3.3% in July

Canada’s headline annual inflation rate rose more than expected in July, rising by 3.3%, faster than the 2.8% pace recorded in June.The reading came in above forecasts, with a consensus of economists...