June 6, 2026 - Bank of Canada Holding Rate at 2.25%
June 10, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
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 conflict in the Middle East is now in its fourth month. The res ...
read moreNew to Canada Mortgage Guide for Saskatoon, Regina and Warman
June 8, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
Moving to a new country comes with a lot of firsts. A first Canadian job. A first winter in Saskatchewan. A first rental home. A first school for the kids. A first time trying to figure out how credi ...
read moreWhat Saskatchewan's 2026 Housing Market Means for Mortgage Pre-Approval in Saskatoon and Regina
May 19, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
Buying a home in Saskatoon or Regina in 2026 feels different than it did a few years ago. Homes can still move quickly. Good listings attract attention. Prices have continued to rise in many areas. A ...
read moreApril 29 - 2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
April 29, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
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 evolving conflict in the Middle East is causing heightened vola ...
read moreMortgage Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification in Saskatchewan, What Actually Helps You Buy With Confidence?
April 6, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
If you are planning to buy a home in Saskatchewan, one of the first questions you may run into is this, should you get pre-qualified first, or should you go straight for a mortgage pre-approval? A lo ...
read moreMarch 18-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
March 18, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
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 ...
read moreMortgage Brokers Near Me, Top 10 Reasons to Choose Lisa Helfrick as Your Saskatoon Mortgage Broker
March 17, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
When people search for "mortgage brokers near me," they are usually looking for more than just a low rate. They want someone local. Someone responsive. Someone who knows the Saskatoon market, speaks p ...
read moreRent vs Buy in Saskatoon and Regina - Your 2026 Guide
February 18, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
Rent vs Buy in Saskatoon and Regina in 2026, A Real Numbers Guide If you are living in Saskatoon or Regina right now, chances are you have felt it. Rents have been high, listings can move fast, and a ...
read moreAging-in-Place Financing in Regina & Saskatoon in 2026
February 2, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
Reverse Mortgage in Regina and Saskatoon, A 2026 Guide to Using Home Equity Without Payment Shock If you are 55+ and own a home in Regina or Saskatoon, you have probably noticed something interesting ...
read moreJan 28-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
January 28, 2026 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
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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