Mortgage 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 ...
read moreReverse Mortgage vs Refinance in Saskatoon, Regina
January 14, 2026 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
Retiring Soon? Reverse Mortgage vs Refinance in Saskatoon and Regina For many homeowners in Saskatoon and Regina, the years leading up to retirement bring a mix of pride and uncertainty. You may have ...
read moreMortgage Renewal 2026 Regina and Saskatoon: Playbook to Lower Payments, Avoid Penalties, and Negotiate Better Terms
December 30, 2025 | Posted by: Lisa Helfrick
A local playbook to help lower payments, avoid penalties, and negotiate better terms If your mortgage is up for renewal in 2026, you are in the busiest renewal window Saskatchewan has seen in years. ...
read moreDec 10-2025 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
December 10, 2025 | 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%. Major economies around the world continue to show resilience to US ...
read moreWhat Canada’s Latest Jobs Report Means for 2025 Mortgage Rates in Regina and Saskatoon
December 9, 2025 | Posted by: Roar Solutions
If you live in Regina or Saskatoon and have been wondering whether mortgage rates will finally start easing in 2025, the latest Canadian jobs data offers some encouraging signals. Most people do not h ...
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