Nate Philippe, Halifax Mortgage Broker

Nate Philippe || January 11, 2022

Home Surtax Explored as Prices Continue to Rise

As new home prices marked the 20th consecutive month of growth, a new report backed by Canada’s housing agency called for a new annual tax to help address affordability. The...

Nate Philippe || October 27, 2021

A Snapshot of the Canadian Mortgage Market

Mortgage debt is rising at its fastest pace in over 10 years, yet arrears have fallen to record lows. Meanwhile, more mortgage shoppers are opting for variable rates and a growing...

Nate Philippe || September 29, 2021

Mortgage Volumes Post Record Growth

Mortgage volumes posted their highest-ever rate of growth in the second quarter, driven in large part by historically low mortgage rates and a strong housing market. Compared to the second...

Nate Philippe || July 19, 2021

Will High Inflation Prove to be Temporary? The Bank of Canada Thinks So.

Inflation in Canada is now expected to run a full percentage point above the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) target of 2% through the end of the year. But the central bank believes—for now at least—that...