Bank of Canada Rate Announcement

Latest News Catherine Pynappels 29 Oct

Oct 29, 2025

The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points (0.25 %) to 2.25%.  This means Prime Rate is now 4.45%.

This is the second consecutive rate cut and is the lowest rate since around July 2022.  The Bank of Canada also implied this will be the last cut in 2025 unless there are significate changes with inflation.

If you have a variable product, this is a welcome relief and could mean more of your payment will go towards principal than interest.

For questions, call your Kelowna Mortgage Broker- Catherine 250-859-0990

How Rental Income Can Help You Qualify for a Mortgage

General Catherine Pynappels 21 Oct

Does rental income help you qualify for a higher purchase price?  Yes! Rental income can increase your buying power and help you qualify for a mortgage more easily. Even if the suite is not currently tenanted, you can still use the rental income to help you qualify. Your Mortgage Broker can help you get pre-qualified using approximate rental income in your application.  This will help you know what purchase price you are able to qualify for when shopping for properties.  Rental income is a great way to help with the mortgage payment and annual costs of home ownership.

If you’re planning to buy a property with a rental suite or invest in real estate, contact your Mortgage Specialist to see how rental income can help you qualify.

Why use a Mortgage Broker?

General Catherine Pynappels 15 Oct

Why use a Mortgage Broker?

A Mortgage Broker acts on your behalf between you and potential lenders. Instead of going directly to one bank, a broker shops around on your behalf to find the best deal — saving you time, money, and stress.

There is NO FEE to use a Mortgage Broker, the Lender pays the fee to the Broker.  The only time there may be fees involved is if you are needing alternative or commercial lending, for traditional A lending, there are no fees for the Mortgage Broker to work on your behalf.

A Mortgage Broker also has the ability to think outside the box and access many different products for clients that are self-employed or may have lower credit scores.

Using a Mortgage Broker will help you through the process, from buying your first home, to what to do when your mortgage is up for renewal, even run scenario numbers for investment purchases.

I myself take a lot of pride in being accessible for my clients, always promptly returning phone calls and emails so I can stay in good contact with my clients during the process.  Contact me for any questions you might have regarding mortgages.

Contact me at www.kelownalending.ca or call 250-859-0990