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May 11/12 - Mortgage lender Equitable shows why banks love housing boom

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/streetwise/mortgage-lender-equitable-shows-why-banks-love-housing-boom/article2428741/

May 9/12 - Canada Household Credit at Slowest Pace Since 2002: CIBC

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-09/canada-household-credit-at-slowest-pace-since-2002-cibc.html

May 4/12 - Canadian banks didn�t need � and didn�t get � bailouts

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Canadian+banks+didn+need+didn+bailouts/6562917/story.html

Apr 26/12 - Ottawa eyes tougher CMHC controls

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Ottawa+eyes+tougher+CMHC+controls/6519771/story.html

Apr 18/12 - Bank of Canada sees 'modest' rate increase ahead

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/04/18/bank-canada-monetary-report.html

Apr 5/12 - Unprecedented 'mortgage sale' and consumer confidence fuel real estate prices in first quarter 2012

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/unprecedented-mortgage-sale-and-consumer-confidence-fuel-real-estate-prices-in-first-quarter-2012-2012-04-05

Mar 27/12 - Boomerang Financial Named Finalist For Canadian Mortgage Awards

http://boomerangfinancial.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/boomerang-financial-named-finalist-for-canadian-mortgage-awards/

Mar 27/12 - Clock is ticking on Canada's mortgage wars: 2.99% closes out

http://www.canada.com/business/rate+mortgages+draw/6363424/story.html

Mar 21/12 - 25 Year Mortgages, the Good the Bad and the Ugly

http://boomerangfinancial.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/25-year-mortgages-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

Mar 16/12 - Calgary MLS growth better than average: Sales up 10.2% in February

http://www.calgaryherald.com/homes/Calgary+growth+better+than+average/6306419/story.html#ixzz1pIBieYZi

Mar 15/12 - Household debt-to-income ratio declines

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/household-debt-to-income-ratio-declines/article2369949/

Mar 13/12 - Boomerang Financial Cross-Canada Expansion Continues

http://news.yahoo.com/boomerang-financial-cross-canada-expansion-continues-070829569.html

Mar 12/12 - The BoC�s household debt conundrum: Rate hikes or regulation?

http://business.financialpost.com/2012/03/12/the-bocs-household-debt-conundrum-rate-hikes-or-regulation/

Mar 09/12 - Royal Bank, CIBC, TD and BMO slash mortgage rates to 2.99%

http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1143214--td-bank-joins-bmo-in-2-99-per-cent-mortgage

Mar 8/12 - CIBC profit rises, eyes sale of mortgage broker unit

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/cibc-profit-rises-eyes-sale-of-mortgage-broker-unit/article2362579/

Mar 5/12 - CBA Welcomes New Rules for Mortgage Prepayments

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cba-welcomes-new-rules-for-mortgage-prepayments-2012-03-04

Feb 23/12 - Canadians take on less debt, non-mortgage credit slows to lowest rate in 7 yrs

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/72295--canadians-take-on-less-debt-non-mortgage-credit-slows-to-lowest-rate-in-7-yrs

Feb 15/12 - CMHC predicts steady growth for Sask.: House price average to hit $270K

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/business/CMHC+predicts+steady+growth+Sask/6154120/story.html#ixzz1mTYbvdaN

Feb 9/12 - TD Says Banks Tightening Lending Amid Housing Concern

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-09/td-says-banks-tightening-lending-amid-housing-concern.html

Feb 1/12 - Mortgage lending tightens for self-employed, immigrants

http://www.moneyville.ca/article/1124551--mortgage-cmhc-firstline-ottawa-self-employed-new-immigrants-housing-market

Jan 23/12 - More mortgage rules planned if housing market gets too hot

http://business.financialpost.com/2012/01/23/more-mortgage-rules-planned-if-housing-market-gets-too-hot/

Jan 23/12 - Do you really know how much your debt costs you?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/do-you-really-know-how-much-your-debt-costs-you/article2308076/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2308076

Jan 17/12 - Bank of Canada keeps interest rate unchanged at 1 per cent

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20120117/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-announcement-120117/

Jan 11/12 - Housing starts on the upswing: CMHC, National housing agency says multiple-unit activity fuelling growth as builders take on larger projec

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Housing+starts+upswing+CMHC/5975528/story.html

Jan 5/12 - Calgary�s real estate market poised to turn the corner in 2012: CREB

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+real+estate+market+poised+turn+corner+2012+CREB/5947775/story.html

Dec 20/11 - Calgary inflation on pace with Canadian average

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+inflation+pace+with+Canadian+average/5886437/story.html

Dec 15/11 - Don�t expect big mortgage slowdown anytime soon: BMO economist

http://business.financialpost.com/2011/12/15/dont-expect-big-mortgage-slowdown-anytime-soon-bmo-economist/

Dec 12/11 - While other nations struggle with debt, Canada must seize the day, says Carney

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/61568--while-other-nations-struggle-with-debt-canada-must-seize-the-day-says-carney

Dec 6/11 - Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2011/12/06/carney-bank-interest-rate.html

Nov 30/11 - Canadian economy expands more than expected: CDN Economy rebounds

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2011/11/30/gdp-canada-economy.html

Nov 28/11 - U.S. retail stocks up after strong holiday weekend

http://business.financialpost.com/2011/11/28/u-s-retail-stocks-up-after-strong-holiday-weekend/

Nov 25/11 - Modest housing growth forecast for 2012: CMHC

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Modest+housing+growth+forecast+2012+CMHC/5765096/story.html

Nov 24/11 - Carney comfortable with low interest rates

http://www.torontosun.com/2011/11/23/canadian-debtors-have-breathing-room-carney

Nov 10/11 - Canadians save $2.7M renewing mortgages: Go to variable rate; Homeowners focused on finances, survey finds

http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Canadians+save+renewing+mortgages/5685130/story.html

Oct 26/11 - Is it time to lock into a fixed-rate mortgage?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/mortgages/is-it-time-to-lock-into-a-fixed-rate-mortgage/article2212584/

Oct 25/11 - Bank of Canada Keeps Its Benchmark Interest Rate at 1%

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-25/bank-of-canada-keeps-its-benchmark-interest-rate-at-1-text-.html

Oct 18/11 - Canadian housing market called 'bright spot' in economic news

http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Canadian+housing+market+called+bright+spot+economic+news/5564736/story.html

Oct 17/11 - Canadian housing market on track to finish with higher sales than last year

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/51212--canadian-housing-market-up-in-september-9-month-sales-pass-last-year-s-levels

Oct 11/11 - Defying the odds: Home building booms again

http://business.financialpost.com/2011/10/11/home-building-booms-again/

Oct 3/11 - Canadian real estate investors upbeat: Calgary seen as a prime market

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Canadian+real+estate+investors+upbeat/5494312/story.html

Sep 29/11 - Housing market should remain stable in 2012: BMO

http://business.financialpost.com/2011/09/29/housing-market-should-remain-stable-in-2012-bmo/

Sep 22/11 - Flaherty says economy still 'envy' of world despite shocks to markets, loonie

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/46835--flaherty-says-economy-still-envy-of-world-despite-shocks-to-markets-loonie

Sep 14/11 - Most Canadians comfortable with non-mortgage debt situation: RBC poll

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/45050--most-canadians-comfortable-with-non-mortgage-debt-situation-rbc-poll

Sep 7/11 - B.C. tops nation in non-mortgage debt

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/tops+nation+mortgage+debt/5365521/story.html

Sep 6/11 - Carney rate pause expected, but cut could follow

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/carney-rate-pause-expected-but-cut-could-follow/article2154036/

Aug 30/11 - Economists now expect fewer interest rate hikes in 2012

http://business.financialpost.com/2011/08/30/economists-now-expect-fewer-interest-rate-hikes-in-2012/

Aug 16/11 - Real estate buyers to focus on low interest, ignore market turmoil: economists

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/40246--real-estate-buyers-to-focus-on-low-interest-ignore-market-turmoil-economists

Aug 11/11 - Mortgage rates could fall on market slump

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/interest-rates/mortgage-rates-could-fall-on-market-slump/article2124503/

Aug 9/11 - Housing starts climb unexpectedly in July

http://ca.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idCATRE7782P920110809

Aug 8/11 - Market mayhem puts Canadian rate hike on back burner

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/interest-rates/market-mayhem-puts-canadian-rate-hike-on-back-burner/article2123265/

Aug 5/11 - Fixed Mortgage Rates Set to Hit Record Lows

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/fixed-mortgage-rates-set-to-hit-record-lows-1546612.htm

Aug 5/11 - The U.S. debt problem is Alberta's problem, too

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/debt+problem+Alberta+problem/5209971/story.html#ixzz1US3vnjxM

Aug 3/11 - CMHC has a broader mandate than private insurers

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/CMHC+broader+mandate+than+private+insurers/5197644/story.html

Jul 19/11 - Bank of Canada keeps key rate on hold

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Bank+Canada+keeps+rate+hold/5124376/story.html

Jul 14/11 - Laurentian and National Bank lower most of their fixed mortgage rates

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/33915--laurentian-and-national-bank-lower-most-of-their-fixed-mortgage-rates

Jul 11/2011 - Canadian housing starts rise in June

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2011/07/11/cmhc-housing-june-starts-canada.html

Jun 20/11 - Flaherty says house market shows moderation: Housing Stability

http://ca.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idCATRE75J3NI20110620?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

Jun 17/11 - Alberta renovation spending to lead country: 1.7% growth in 2011, 4.9% in 2012

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Alberta+renovation+spending+lead+country/4963416/story.html#ixzz1PXcLBCx9

Jun 13/11 - Construction pace highest since July

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Construction+pace+highest+since+July/4930709/story.html

Jun 6/11 - Building permits in Calgary region rise: Up 15.4% in April from a year ago

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Building+permits+Calgary+region+rise/4899439/story.html

Jun 1/11 - CMHC predicts increases in Calgary home sales, prices

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/CMHC+predicts+increases+Calgary+home+sales+prices/4865651/story.html

May 31/11 - Bank of Canada Leaves Key Rate Unchanged: No anticipated change anytime soon

http://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/canadian_mortgage_trends/2011/05/bank-of-canada-leaves-key-rate-unchanged.html

May 30/11 - CMHC raises housing starts forecast, cites strengthening economy

http://www.vancouversun.com/CMHC+raises+housing+starts+forecast+cites+strengthening+economy/4861865/story.html

May 27/11 - Despite some hiccups, the economic health of the world and Canada is on the mend

http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44573

May 25/11 - Home prices continue upward climb @Financial Post

http://www.financialpost.com/Home+prices+continue+upward+climb/4837686/story.html

May 20/11 - ALBERTA'S HOUSING AFFORDABILITY REMAINS STABLE AND ATTRACTIVE: RBC ECONOMICS: Calgary market transitioning into a more vigorous phase

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2011/20/c6357.html

May 18/11 - Calgary luxury home sales balloon: Sales up 51% this year

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+luxury+home+sales+balloon/4802468/story.html#ixzz1MiVJm43c

May 17/11 - Calgary MLS sales down, but prices up in April: Average price at just under $412,000

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+sales+down+prices+April/4796353/story.html#ixzz1Mcajrbnu

May 16/11 - The wealth effect

http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/fp/money/wealth+effect/4778891/story.html

May 05/11 - Canadian economic data flashes mixed signals

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/05/canada-economy-idUSN0528078120110505

Apr 26/11 - Consumer confidence rests on housing market

http://www.ctv.ca/generic/generated/static/business/article1999795.html

Apr 12/11 - No rate hike imminent (and don�t expect much of a raise)

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/no-rate-hike-imminent-and-dont-expect-much-of-a-raise/article1981474/

Apr 12/11 - Bank leaves interest rates low amid fears of oil prices, strong loonie

http://www.moneyville.ca/article/973354--bank-leaves-interest-rates-low-amid-fears-of-oil-prices-strong-loonie?bn=1

Apr 11/11 - Analysts: BoC To Stay at 1.0% Key Policy Rate On Tuesday

http://imarketnews.com/?q=node/29160

Apr 09/11 - Lethbridge, area housing starts remain ahead of Alta. curve

http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/local-news/lethbridge-area-housing-starts-remain-ahead-of-alta-curve-4911.html

Apr 8/11 - Housing starts rise slightly in Canada

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2011/04/08/Housing-starts-rise-slightly-in-Canada/UPI-15071302280242/

Mar 30/11 - Borrowing equity a flexible option: Consumers turn to home equity loans for renos, schooling and more

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Borrowing+equity+flexible+option/4525732/story.html#ixzz1I6Ntd7Ww

Mar 29/11 - Creating a tax-deductible Canadian mortgage

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/tax-centre/creating-a-tax-deductible-canadian-mortgage/article1955241/

Mar 29/11 - Housing Booms North of the Border

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703784004576220994025363866.html

Mar 22/2011 - Customer fee to pay out mortgage doubles

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/03/21/bc-mortgagepenalties.html

Mar 19/2011 - Should you use a mortgage broker?

http://money.ca.msn.com/investing/patricia-lovett-reid/article.aspx?cp-documentid=28047144

Mar 17/11 - Financing options for your second home

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Financing+options+your+second+home/4436328/story.html

Mar 10/11 - Homeowners confident, survey suggests

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/mortgages/homeowners-confident-survey-suggests/article1935482/

Mar 1/11 - Bank to keep rates low as inflation stays tame

http://www.moneyville.ca/article/946492--bank-keeps-interest-rates-low-as-inflation-remains-tame?bn=1

Feb 28/11 - Pressure grows for rate hike: National Post

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/Canadian+economy+ends+year+with+bang/4358664/story.html

Feb 25/11 - Bank of Canada seen holding rates on March 1

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/25/canada-economy-rates-idUSN2428059620110225

Feb 24/11 - Four key factors that drive the real estate market

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/mortgages/four-key-factors-that-drive-the-real-estate-market/article1917181/singlepage/#articlecontent

Feb 17/11 - Calgary region house sales and prices to rise in 2011: CMHC, Average MLS sale price to hit $401,000

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+region+house+sales+prices+rise+2011+CMHC/4301160/story.html#ixzz1EFWKnqFx

Feb 17/11 - House prices to match inflation: CMHC

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/housing/house-prices-to-match-inflation-cmhc/article1911146/

Feb 14/11 - Higher than expected property sales growth expected for Canada in 2011

http://www.propertywire.com/news/north-america/canada-real-estate-growth-201102144952.html

Feb 10/11 - Housing market will be stable next two years: RBC

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/housing/housing-market-will-be-stable-next-two-years-rbc/article1901168/

Feb 8/11 - January housing starts rise

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2011/02/08/cmhc-housing-starts.html

Feb 1/11 - Effects of interest rate hike may be overestimated

http://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/effects-of-interest-rate-hike-may-be-overestimated/76023

Jan 26/11 - Debt loads decreasing: CIBC

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2011/01/26/cibc-debt-flaherty.html

Jan 25/11 - Mortgage rule changes are "credit positive": Moody's

http://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/mortgage-rule-changes-are-quotcredit-positivequot-moodys/75966

Jan 17/11 - Government move will help cool housing demand

http://www.financialpost.com/news/Government+move+will+help+cool+housing+demand/4122143/story.html

Jan 17/11 - Ottawa to tighten mortgage rules

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ottawa-to-tighten-mortgage-rules/article1872323/

Jan 11/11 - Calgary region housing starts soar by 47% in 2010: Most building began in early part of year

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+region+housing+starts+soar+2010/4091486/story.html#ixzz1AlnXiyib

Jan 1/11 - 'No room' for major price decreases: Builders say they've pared costs

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/room+major+price+decreases/4047633/story.html#ixzz1A7uJPQtu

Dec 20/10 - Canada regulator targets bank lending practices

http://ca.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idCATRE6BJ4KU20101220?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

Dec 16/10 - Banks won't impose own tighter mortgage rules: TD

http://www.canadianmortgageprofessional.com/forum/banks-wont-impose-own-tighter-mortgage-rules-td/75829

Dec 9/10 - How Canada avoided housing 'bubble and crash'

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/daily-mix/how-canada-avoided-housing-bubble-and-crash/article1831359/

Dec 8/10 - Canadian housing starts rise in November

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2010/12/08/money-canada-housing-starts.html

Dec 7/10 - Housing market to see �greater stability�

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/housing/housing-market-to-see-greater-stability/article1827679/

Dec 1/10 - Will Bank of Canada regret hiking interest rates?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/will-bank-of-canada-regret-hiking-interest-rates/article1821068/

Nov 29/10 - Housing affordability improves: RBC

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2010/11/29/rbc-housing-affordability.html

Nov 19/10 - Global troubles bring some good news for Canada: low interest rates

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/headline_news/article.jsp?content=b5184956

Nov 15/10 - Housing set to find even keel in spring

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/home-resales-advance-for-third-month/article1799092/

Nov 8/10 - Canada�s housing market �pricey, not dicey,� BMO says

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/canadas-housing-market-pricey-not-dicey-bmo-says/article1789502/

Nov 3/10 - Toronto Housing Market to Remain Balanced in 2011

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Toronto-Housing-Market-to-Remain-Balanced-in-2011-1346175.htm

Oct 28/10 - Canadian housing market is regaining its balance

http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Canadian+housing+market+regaining+balance/3737651/story.html

Oct 27/10 - More homebuyers turn to mortgage brokers

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/More+homebuyers+turn+mortgage+brokers/3733841/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

Oct 27/10 - Canadian Mortgage Brokers Here To Stay, Deloitte Says

http://news.morningstar.com/newsnet/ViewNews.aspx?article=/DJ/201010270944DOWJONESDJONLINE000431_univ.xml

Oct 26/10 - Carney stays positive about housing

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/housing/carney-stays-positive-about-housing/article1773964/

Oct 24/10 - The missing pieces in banks' real-estate math

http://www.ctv.ca/generic/generated/static/business/article1770868.html

Oct 19/10 - Housing price gains return to healthy rate

http://money.canoe.ca/money/business/canada/archives/2010/10/20101019-102512.html

Oct 19/10 - Bank of Canada holds rate at 1%

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/interest-rates/bank-of-canada-holds-rate-at-1/article1763085/

Oct 17/10 - Low rates bail out housing

http://www.canada.com/business/fp/rates+bail+housing/3679749/story.html

Oct 15/10 - National resale housing market further stabilizes

http://creastats.crea.ca/natl/

Oct 13/10 - Banks move to cut fixed mortgage rates

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/10/13/mortgage-fixed-rates-drop-bank.html

Oct 12, 2010 - Banks lower residential mortgage rates

http://rejournalonline.com/mortgage-program-overhaul-for-td-bank/852783/

Oct 3/10 - Ottawa ponders further tightening of mortgage rules

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Ottawa+ponders+further+tightening+mortgage+rules/3617608/story.html

Oct 1/10 - Why Mark Carney�s call to stop gorging on debt is serious

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/why-mark-carneys-call-to-stop-gorging-on-debt-is-serious/article1737067/

Sept 25/10 - Housing prices offer good deals - Time to buy before interest rates increase

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Housing+prices+offer+good+deals/3578353/story.html

Sept 20/10 - Insurance lessens chances of market meltdown - Mortgage default insurance lessens chances of market meltdown

http://www.calgarysun.com/homesandcondos/news/2010/09/20/15407096.html

Sept 19/10 - Getting in for the long haul

http://www.canada.com/business/fp/Getting+long+haul/3540818/story.html

Sept 17/10 - Finance Minister Flaherty not worried about slumping markets, tougher mortgage rules

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Flaherty+sees+tighter+mortgage+rules/3538641/story.html

Sept 8/10 - Carney hikes rates, cites uncertainty

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/carney-hikes-rates-cites-uncertainty/article1699511/

Sep 2/10 - Warning of Housing Bubble Overblown, Say Economists

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/42035/

Sep 1/10 - Two Canadian think tanks offer radically different views on Canadian housing industry

http://www.straight.com/article-343990/vancouver/two-canadian-think-tanks-have-offer-radically-different-views-canadian-housing-industry

Sep 1/10 - BMO cuts mortgage rate to spur home buying

http://www.financialpost.com/news/cuts+mortgage+rate+spur+home+buying/3469471/story.html

Aug 27/10 - CIBC chief says economic outlook good despite 'pause'

http://www.financialpost.com/news/CIBC+chief+says+economic+outlook+good+despite+pause/3446955/story.html

Aug 26/10 - True North: The Facts about the Canadian Mortgage Banking System

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2010/08/true_north.html

Aug 23/10 - Bank of Montreal, CIBC lower mortgage rates

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Bank+Montreal+CIBC+lower+mortgage+rates/3433346/story.html

Aug 23/10 - Low rates likely sticking around

http://www.calgarysun.com/money/columnists/myke_thomas/2010/08/21/15095266.html

Aug 17/10 - Major banks announce cuts to mortgage rates

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStoriesV2/20100817/mortgage-rates-100817/

Aug 13/10 - Economist predicts housing market rebound

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Economist+predicts+housing+market+rebound/3399239/story.html

July 27/10 - Canadians most fit for home ownership

http://www.calgarysun.com/homesandcondos/news/2010/07/26/14831506.html

July 27/10 - With low interest rates, is it time to reconsider your mortgage? Are variables a good idea?

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/With+interest+rates+time+reconsider+your+mortgage/3325562/story.html

July 20/10 - Bank of Canada raises rates, cuts growth forecast

http://money.canoe.ca/money/business/canada/archives/2010/07/20100720-081920.html

July 18/10 - How to pick a home renovator: Don�t always go for the cheapest bid � trust is more important

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/how-to-pick-a-home-renovator/article1644545/

July 14/10 - Credit ratings are better north of the border

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Credit+ratings+better+north+border/3274193/story.html

July 10/10 - Alberta job, housing numbers up

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Alberta+housing+numbers/3260897/story.html

July 8/10 - Canada May New-Home Prices Increase 0.3%; 11th Straight Gain

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-07-08/canada-may-new-home-prices-increase-0-3-11th-straight-gain.html

July 7/10 - Canada home prices, sales seen stabilizing in 2d half: Avg home price up 6.8% in 2010

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0722680320100707

July 3/10 - 'West outperforming the rest' of Canada: Resource demand drives growth

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/West+outperforming+rest+Canada/3231031/story.html

July 1/10 - HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!

June 30/10 - Why Canada's Housing Market Didn't Crash

http://www.cnbc.com/id/38017232/

June 22/10 - British Columbia Recovery Among Strongest in Canada-BMO

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/british-columbia-recovery-among-strongest-in-canada-bmo-2010-06-22-94220?reflink=MW_news_stmp

June 12/10 - Construction pace regains strength: Homebuilding picks up steam as buyers watch rates

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Construction+pace+regains+strength/3145507/story.html

June 8/10 - Interest rates in perspective

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Interest+rates+perspective/3125589/story.html

June 7/10 - Housing forecast revised

http://www.calgarysun.com/homesandcondos/news/2010/06/07/14289581.html

June 1/10 Mark Carney oozes caution despite hike in interest rates

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/mark-carney-oozes-caution-despite-hike-in-interest-rates/article1587597/

June 1/10 Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1/2 per cent

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2010/rate_010610.html

May 31/10 Should the Bank of Canada hike interest rates Tuesday?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/should-the-bank-of-canada-hike-interest-rates-tuesday/article1586901/

May 25/10 - Carney Ready to Raise Rates With Asia Driving Split From U.S.

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-25/carney-ready-to-raise-rates-with-asia-driving-split-from-u-s-.html

May 23/10 - New rules cuff some mortgages to banks

http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=3057768

May 19/10 - Canada housing agency ups 2010, 2011 starts view

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1920533820100519?type=marketsNews

May 13/10 - Canada's Flaherty says no bubble in housing market

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTOD00615920100512

May 10/10 - Rising mortgage rates, rising trouble

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rising-mortgage-rates-rising-trouble/article1563265/

May 6/10 - Time to lock in that mortgage rate?

http://www.financialpost.com/personal-finance/mortgage-centre/story.html?id=2994048

May 5/10 - New strategies to consider in the mortgage game: The cost of peace of mind getting more complex

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/strategies+consider+mortgage+game/2987215/story.html

Apr 20/10 - Canadians not worried about higher mortgage: report

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Canadians+worried+about+higher+mortgage+report/2928738/story.html

Apr 19/10 - IMPORTANT NOTICE: Boomerang is in the process of moving into our new office. Phone lines may be disrupted today only. Thank you

Apr 15/10 - Busiest March ever for Canadian housing listings

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/busiest-march-ever-for-canadian-housing-listings/article1536230/

Apr 15/10 - Major Canadian Banks Hike Mortgage Rates For Second Time In 2 Weeks

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018405375?Major%20Canadian%20Banks%20Hike%20Mortgage%20Rates%20For%20Second%20Time%20In%202%20Weeks

Apr 8/10 - Canadian home prices rose in Q1, survey shows

http://ca.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idCATRE63735W20100408

Apr 3/10 - Mortgage brokers are hot: Buyers look for help navigating rates, new rules

http://thechronicleherald.ca/Canada/1175363.html

Apr 2/10 - Homebuyers' pain, mortgage brokers' gain as tighter rules come into place

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/headline_news/article.jsp?content=b013015723

Apr 01/10 - Canadian consumers more willing than able to keep spending, says CIBC

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5grvwvt2M4ruRyB4ewS5FXlGIJhTA

Mar 31/10 - Manufacturing drives Canada's better-than-expected economic growth

http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Manufacturing+drives+Canada+better+than+expected+economic+growth/2750113/story.html

Mar 29/10 - Canadian banks boost mortgages: RBC, TD both raise rates

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/canadian-banks-boost-mortgage-rates/article1515650/

Mar 24/10 - Inflation fears return: Core prices in Canada rising, and that means rate increases loom

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/inflation-fears-return/article1510078/

Mar 15/10 - Mortgage refinancing penalties prompt backlash

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/mortgage-refinancing-penalties-prompt-backlash/article1501365/

Mar 11/10 - New home prices in Calgary CMA remain steady in January

http://www.calgaryherald.com/home+prices+Calgary+remain+steady+January/2670453/story.html#ixzz0hsxJyoBB

Mar 09/10 - Mortgage lending lifts Canada bank earnings

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/31618088-2ba8-11df-a5c7-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1

Mar 03/10 - Low interest rates to power Calgary housing market

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/interest+rates+power+Calgary+housing+market/2635542/story.html

Mar 02/10 - Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/4 per cent and reiterates conditional commitment to hold current policy rate until the

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2010/rate_020310.html

Mar 02/10 - House construction to strengthen in 2010: CMHC

http://www.financialpost.com/news-sectors/story.html?id=2631610

Mar 1/10 - Canadian mortgage industry gets praise from southern neighbour

http://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/canadian-mortgage-industry-gets-praise-from-southern-neighbour/40647

Feb 23/2010 - Visit Boomerang at the Calgary Home Show you could win $50,000

http://boomerangfinancial.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/visit-boomerang-at-the-calgary-home-show-you-could-win-50000/

Feb 17/10 - Building some slack into the system

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/building-some-slack-into-the-system/article1470689/

Feb 16/10 - Tougher mortgage rules to cut down default risks

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20100216/flaherty_mortgages_100216/20100216?hub=TopStoriesV2

Feb 12/10 - Lender opposes clampdown to rein in mortgage borrowing

http://www.thestar.com/business/article/764245--lender-opposes-clampdown-to-rein-in-mortgage-borrowing

Feb 08/10 - House prices to hit record: report...January housing starts numbers also point to a booming industry

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/house-prices-to-hit-record-report/article1459822/

Feb 08/10 - Competition Bureau seeks to smash �anti-competitive' CREA rules on MLS

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/competition-bureau-seeks-to-smash-anti-competitive-crea-rules-on-mls/article1460083/

Feb 8/10 - Our banking rules are smarter, not tighter

http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/02/08/our-banking-rules-are-smarter-not-tighter/

Feb 04/10 - Bank of Canada sees thaw, warns of storms

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0410177720100204?type=marketsNews

Feb 03/10 - Lock in, or stay variable? The experts debate. Ideal mortgage depends on individual risk tolerance

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2010/02/03/f-mortgage-fixed-versus-variable.html

Jan 31/10 - Consumer debt loads are the new concern

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/consumer-debt-loads-are-the-new-concern/article1451151/

Jan 27/10 - An interest rate hike this summer? Don't count on it.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/an-interest-rate-hike-this-summer-dont-count-on-it/article1445523/

Jan 18/10 - Canada's inflation rises less than expected in December

http://www.canada.com/business/Canada+inflation+rises+less+than+expected+December/2463147/story.html

Jan 15/10 - Mortgage shoppers opt for caution

http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=2443461

Jan 11/10 - Housing bubble talk is premature, Bank of Canada official says

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hYSxVeHnQw1xNm4Ciw4VAF-4CMJA

Jan 11/10 - Housing starts across Canada rise 5.9 per cent in December

http://www.canada.com/business/Housing+starts+rise+cent+December/2428405/story.html

Jan 5/10 - Debt paydown the new priority, survey says

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2010/01/05/debt-canadian.html

Dec 31/09 - Signs pointing to a better year ahead

http://www.thestar.com/business/article/744387--signs-pointing-to-a-better-year-ahead

Dec 24/09 - On behalf of Boomerang Financial we wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday!!

Dec 23/09 - Boomerang Financial awarded VERICO Marketing Award for 2009. This award represents outstanding marketing strategy and business growth.

Dec 14/09 - Canada's economy on track for recovery in 2010: RBC Economics

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/December2009/14/c2707.html

Dec 11/09 - Carney urges prudence on debt: Household debt now biggest risk to financial system

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/carney-cautions-borrowers-to-be-prudent/article1396431/

Dec 09/09 - Why didn't Canada's housing market go bust?

http://www.canada.com/business/fp/didn+Canada+housing+market+bust/2322012/story.html

Dec 09/09 - Calgary home starts hit high for the year Builders Ramp Up Pace; Single-family units on track to beat 2008 level

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+home+starts+high+year/2319714/story.html

Dec 08/09 - Bank of Canada holds steady on rates

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2009/12/08/bank-of-canada-rate-announcement.html

Dec 07/09 - Bank of Canada Rates in House Boom Prompt Bubble Talk

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=aheDCs0zTTHY

Dec 05/09 - Mortgage lessons: New Genworth website

http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Mortgage+lessons/2307432/story.html

Nov 24/09 - Mortgage brokers should prepare borrowers for higher interest rates: experts

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jw8P7KcM9U8gGjRFZOQcrS1ZwAVg

Nov 23/09 - Housing boom has legs: CIBC economist

http://www.advisor.ca/advisors/news/economic/article.jsp?content=20091123_151516_6636

Nov 23/09 - Will house prices get richer? IMF fears banks to �party' on

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/will-house-prices-get-richer-imf-fears-banks-to-party-on/article1373726/

Nov 16/09 - Canada's Top 10 Banks Based on Assets

http://seekingalpha.com/article/173564-canada-s-top-10-banks-based-on-assets

Nov 10/09 - Demand kicks up new-home building; Supply Shortage

http://www.financialpost.com/scripts/story.html?id=2204250

Nov 3/09 - Calgary Real Estate Board points at October price rise as evidence housing market has turned

http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Calgary+Real+Estate+Board+points+October+price+rise+evidence+housing+market+turned/2173739/story.html

Nov 2/09 - Housing starts, home sales to improve in 2010: CMHC

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20091102/housing_starts_091102/20091102?hub=TopStoriesV2

Oct 29/09 - Homeowners should brace for increased debt Carney: Extremely low mortgage rates coming to an end

http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1149969.html

Oct 27/09 - Why central banks should not raise rates

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/why-central-banks-should-not-raise-interest-rates/article1340160/

Oct 26/09 - Interest rates to remain at historic lows: Carney

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20091025/carney_interest_091025/20091025?hub=TopStoriesV2

Oct 22/09 - Fixed or variable? Time to revisit

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=2133046

Oct 20/09 - Central bank holds rate steady: ''There's no way for the bank ... to back away from that pledge''�CIBC

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/10/20/bank-or-canada-interest-rates.html

Oct 14/09 - TD Bank, Scotiabank latest to raise mortgage rates

http://www.financialpost.com/news-sectors/story.html?id=2097728

Oct 13/09 - 'Pent-up' demand drives home sales past 2008 levels

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Pent+demand+drives+home+sales+past+2008+levels/2080702/story.html

Oct 09/09 - RBC Royal Bank increases residential mortgage rates

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2009/01/c9687.html

Oct 09/09 - Home market revives

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Home+market+revives/2084073/story.html

Oct 06/09 - Hot real estate could prompt Canada rate hikes - TD

http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN0643337520091006

Sep 30/09 - Tight credit new threat to rebound, IMF warns

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/crash-and-recovery/tight-credit-new-threat-to-rebound-imf-warns/article1306078/

Sep 28/09 - Canada Extends Mortgage Purchase Program, Harper Says

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=aeS2zI0jHA1Q

Sep 19/09 - Could Canada be headed for sky-high inflation?

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090918/econ_inflation_090919/20090919?hub=TopStories

VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE CALGARY HOME & INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW SEPT 17-20

http://www.calgaryhomeshow.com/ME2/Sites/default.asp?SiteID=F2CEA4DE916642D7A3538B1BCA3EFF62

Sep 12/09 - Alberta poised to lead Canadian rebound...Recession is over, says economist

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Alberta+poised+lead+Canadian+rebound/1987171/story.html

Sep 10/09 - Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 0.25% ...commitment to hold current policy

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2009/rate_100909.html

Sep 09/09 - Housing affordability improves, RBC says...Low mortgage rates spurring sales

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/09/09/housing-affordability.html

Sep 08/09 - Mortgage rates falling

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/09/08/mortgage-rates.html

Sep 4/09 - Housing activity on brink of rebound, Canada Mortgage and Housing says

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iL32xDEK1Elwg-yYwa0UsgL6WYDQ

Sep 02/09 - Calgary housing market in full recovery mode

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+housing+market+full+recovery+mode/1951731/story.html

Aug 27/09 - Calgary home prices stage rally

http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Calgary+home+prices+stage+rally/1934696/story.html

Aug 25/09 - CIBC: muted growth means Bank of Canada unlikely to raise rates till 2011

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gJrJwZHYzT-HztOZSy_zST6AIVag

Aug 21/09 - Rental Income Properties and Real Estate: A Great Long Term Investment

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/executive/archive/2009/08/21/rental-income-properties-a-great-long-term-investment.aspx

Aug 19/09 - Canadian prices plunge in July, but analysts yawn

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/reuters/090819/business/cbusiness_us_economy_inflation

Aug 14/09 - Canadian home resales rise for 6th straight month

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN1429794320090814

Aug 13/09 - What American Bankers Can Learn from Canada

http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/aug2009/pi20090812_141235.htm

Aug 11/09 - Five signs a housing recovery is on the way

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/five-signs-a-housing-recovery-is-on-the-way/article1247801/

Aug 01/09 - Mortgage must fit your needs - Understand terms and shop around

http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Mortgage+must+your+needs/1852212/story.html

July 24/09 - Recession is bust: Carney

http://www.thestar.com/specialsections/recession/article/671030

July 14/09 - Calgary housing market on road to recovery

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+housing+market+road+recovery/1788406/story.html

July 8/09 - Canada home resales revive as affordability up

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN0839903820090708

July 3/09 - Canadian bank system gets the balance right

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2009/0703/1224249968139.html

Jun 22/09 - �Irresistible' rates drive Canada's recovery

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/irresistible-rates-drive-canadas-recovery/article1189973/

Jun 12/09 - Record-low mortage rates resulting in housing market rebound: report

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Business/Record+mortage+rates+resulting+housing+market+rebound+report/1690480/story.html

Jun 10/09 - Mortgage rates set to rise again

http://www.thestar.com/business/article/648138

Jun 08/09 - Housing starts rise in May

http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=1674104

Jun 5/09 - 1.7M households renovated homes in '08, spent $21B

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Business/households+renovated+homes+spent/1666669/story.html

Jun 3/09 - Canada's big banks move long-term fixed rate mortgage rates higher

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/headline_news/article.jsp?content=b022415621

Jun 1/09 - Positive signs for Calgary economy - Oil, loonie and housing prices show strength

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/fp/Positive+signs+Calgary+economy/1646073/story.html

May 26/09 - Household debt at all-time high in Canada, study finds

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090526/household_debt_090526/20090526?hub=Canada

May 20/09 - Canadian inflation in 'full retreat'

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/fp/Canadian+inflation+full+retreat/1612337/story.html

May 11/09 - Taking credit for renos - Homeowners moved to use tax initiative

http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/winnipeg/2009/05/11/9418366-sun.html

Apr 29/09 - With interest rates at zero, Fed looks at going negative

http://business.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090429.wrfed29/BNStory/Business/home

Apr 22/09 - What the rate cut means for mortgages

http://www.financialpost.com/news-sectors/story.html?id=1519667

Apr 21/09 - Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target by .25%, commits to hold current policy rate until the end of the second quarter of 2010

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2009/rate_210409.html

Apr 13/09 - Banking on a mortgage broker

http://www.theprovince.com/Business/Banking+mortgage+broker/1490634/story.html

Apr 11/09 - Home ownership affordable. First-time buyers boosting resale housing market

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Business/Home+ownership+affordable/1487066/story.html

Apr 3/09 - Calgary housing market picks up as buyers tiptoe back into market

http://www.vancouversun.com/Business/Calgary+housing+market+picks+speed/1453293/story.html

Apr 2/09 - Earlier rebound predicted for Calgary's economy

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/fp/Earlier+rebound+predicted+Calgary+economy/1451152/story.html

Mar 30/09 - Affordability key for new homebuyers

http://www.financialpost.com/scripts/story.html?id=1443166

Mar 26/09 - Tune up your credit score for more chance at a good mortgage

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Money+Watch+Tune+your+credit+score+more+chance+good+mortgage/1432278/story.html

Mar 21/09 - Show home traffic spells 'good news'

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Show+home+traffic+spells+good+news/1413009/story.html

Mar 19/09 - Harper stands by optimistic economic outlook

http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090318/harper_economy_090318/20090318/?hub=TorontoNewHome

Mar 17/09 - Touch wood, but the markets appear to be rising

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/03/17/markets-rise.html

Mar 16/09 - Increases in foreclosure rates create buying opportunities

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090316.MORTGAGE16/TPStory/National

Mar 10/09 - Home builders proceed with caution

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090310.RHOUSING10/TPStory/Business

Mar 06/09 - Albertans rosy about home-buying

http://calsun.canoe.ca/Business/2009/03/06/8649631-sun.html

Mar 04/09 - Home buying in Canada expected to increase: Survey

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Business/Home+buying+Canada+expected+increase+Survey/1352440/story.html

Mar 04/09 - Interest rate hits 0.5% in Canada

http://www.torontosun.com/money/2009/03/04/8619041-sun.html

Mar 03/09 - Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to lowest ever

http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090303/BoC_cut_090303/20090303/?hub=TorontoNewHome

Feb 27/09 - Banks see light at the end of the tunnel for economic downturn

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/fp/Banks+light+tunnel+economic+downturn/1337243/story.html

Feb 25/09 - Edmonton still No. 1 for real-estate investing, author says

http://www2.canada.com/edmonton+still+real+estate+investing/1322987/story.html?id=1322987

Feb 24/09 - Jim Flaherty: A time to act

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/02/23/jim-flaherty-a-time-to-act.aspx

Feb 24/09 - Learning From Sweden and Canada: How to Solve the U.S. Financial Crisis

http://glickreport.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2009/02/23/learning-from-sweden-and-canada-how-to-solve-the-us-financial-crisis/

Feb 18/09 - Canadian lender sees bottoming in housing market

http://www.financialpost.com/news/story.html?id=1299323

Feb 12/09 - New homes in Calgary become more affordable - Building costs 'starting to come down'

http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/business/story.html?id=5ed52929-0927-47d9-8f15-d1ce6d7bd783

Feb 10/09 - Advantage Canada

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/02/10/advantage-canada.aspx

Feb 7/09 - Buyers enjoy price window

http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/newhomes/story.html?id=bae1f67c-a91e-41ee-9826-0e9b0045d95f&p=1

Feb 3/09 - Complacent Canadians now deep in debt

http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=1249423

Jan 28/09 - More Canadians refinancing mortgages to pay off other debts

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gXnfDGdBTzerrQ2J2A_bOjPURlsQ

Jan 27/09 - Sweeping new measures to boost bank lending

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/budget/story.html?id=1223718

Jan 26/09 - U.S. home purchases jump in December, but at fire-sale prices

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/01/26/us-existing-homes-january.html

Jan 26/09 - Tightening the beltline - Developers reassess their plans for inner-city area

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/newcondos/story.html?id=70aae7ca-ece3-48cb-b0f9-c1ff423b8c1e&p=3

Jan 22/09 - Patience, please. Rate cuts will boost the economy, in time

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/editorial/story.html?id=1eb4a252-25ca-4ed7-be62-e3d1309ef901

Jan 21/09 - Banks provide relief with mortgage cuts

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090121.RMORTGAGES21/TPStory/Business

Jan 20/09 - Bank's Key rate cut to record low

http://business.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090120.wrates0120/BNStory/Business/home?cid=al_gam_mostview

Jan 20/09 - Anger builds as banks fail to pass on rate cuts

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/calgarybusiness/story.html?id=1f126e4a-09ce-4ec2-997d-94b6cabf0091

Jan 15/09 - Using house as an investment tool has advantages

http://www.financialpost.com/scripts/story.html?id=1180930

Jan 09/08 - Problem lies in banks not lending to one another

http://www.financialpost.com/most_popular/story.html?id=1155599

Jan 06/09 - Canada seen avoiding meltdown

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/calgarybusiness/story.html?id=33983d91-e1b5-4084-93ca-008eba3ebfb6

Jan 03/09 - Builders look at fresh start in New Year - Single-family market to improve

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Business/Builders+look+fresh+start+Year/1136556/story.html

Jan 02/09 - The year the world turned: 2008 review

http://www.financialpost.com/news/story.html?id=1130907

Dec 31/08 - Canadian housing market still looks good here compared to U.S.

http://www.vancouversun.com/Homes/Canadian+housing+market+still+looks+good+here+compared/1127591/story.html

On behalf of Boomerang Financial best wishes for a successful 2009!! Wishing a safe and happy holiday to everyone.

Dec 19/08 - Flaherty gives banks deadline to lend more

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081218.wrbanks19/BNStory/National/home

Dec 16/08 - Bernanke's Japanese edge

http://business.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081216.wrratesanalysis1217/BNStory/Business/home

Dec 13/08 - Demand for rental housing rising

http://www.financialpost.com/reports/property/story.html?id=1062369

Dec 12/08 - Mortgage industry moves to embrace 'professionalism'

http://www.businessedge.ca/article.cfm/newsID/19172.cfm

Dec 09/08 - Bank of Canada cuts rates to 50-year low

http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=1051922

Dec 09/08 - Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target by 3/4 percentage point to 1 1/2 per cent

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2008/rate_091208.html

Dec 08/08 - Housing forecast to fuel rate cuts

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/calgarybusiness/story.html?id=1fb97de5-2743-45b5-aa52-ff1519bdc54e

Dec 3/08 - Mortgage professionals polish image in wake of U.S. subprime mess

http://nbbusinessjournal.canadaeast.com/front/article/498780

Nov 28/08 - Market change is good news for buyers

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081128.reHighLife1128/BNStory/RealEstate/home?cid=al_gam_mostemail

Nov 24/08 - Market to stabilize

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/newhomes/story.html?id=030d759a-bc0c-436c-8930-4e36cb8ecfb9&p=2

Nov 19/08 - CMHC sees stable housing market

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/calgarybusiness/story.html?id=e0e14689-ab74-4409-a1c4-f5f9a562878a

Nov 18/08 - Canadians confront housing market with caution and confidence

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2008/18/c9623.html

Nov 13/08 - CMHC Releases Comprehensive Report on Housing in Canada

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2008/13/c7973.html

Nov 12/08 - Ottawa boosts mortgage buyout by $50B

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=a9579dae-1fa0-45ef-917a-fb00f70ea9f9

Nov 11/08 - Want a mortgage at 0%?All you need to do is skirt a few rules

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=498d78ce-90fb-4e71-a9de-095f1bee4ab5&p=2

Nov 10/08 - New housing prices inch up, starts decline

http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/11/10/real-estate.html

Nov 10/08 - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: Housing Starts Begins the Fourth Quarter on a Solid Note

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Canada-Mortgage-And-Housing-Corporation-918445.html

Nov 1/08 - Canada Not at Risk of U.S.-Style Mortgage Meltdown, BMO Economist Says

http://www.economicnews.ca/cepnews/wire/article/152755

Oct 29/08 - Canadian home-buying intentions steady, home-reno plans up

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=3d7a27e9-2f37-4470-b936-ecb9c1b438ca

Oct 23/08 - Canada buys C$7 bln in second mortgage auction

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN2344755420081023

Oct 23/08 - Flaherty introduces bank insurance plan Thursday

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Canadas-Banks-Welcome-Federal-Government/story.aspx?guid={88723AD7-989B-487E-86E9-890943C889EB}

Oct 22/08 - Banks pare prime lending rates

http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/521568

Oct 21/08 - Canada to buy up to C$7 bln of mortgages Thursday

http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN2138420820081021

Oct 21/08 - Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2008/rate_211008.html

Oct 17/08 - Mortgage Changes: What They Mean to You

http://www.boomerangfinancial.com/core/products/residential

Oct 17/08 - Mortgage sales mark expanded role for CMHC

http://www.reportonbusiness.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081016.r-banks-cmhc-17/BNStory/Business/home

Oct 16/08 - BREATHING ROOM FOR CANADIAN BANKS

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081016.RCMHC16/TPStory/Business

Oct 15/08 - Canada Existing Home Sales Rose in September Before New Rules

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=aVjlhP9sexDM&refer=canada

Oct 14/08 - Banks pushing homeowners to lock in mortgage rates: experts

http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=879937

Oct 14/08 - Canada to vote amid economic uncertainty

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jt66UwWCnHUNkGlwJ338q7xe9c2Q

Oct 10/08 - Canada banks cut prime rates on mortgage plan

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN1040094220081010

Oct 10/08 - Ottawa buying $25-billion in mortgage pools

http://www.reportonbusiness.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081010.wflaherty1010/BNStory/Business/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20081010.wflaherty1010

Oct 10/08 - Ottawa admits it must act

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081010.BANKPOLITICS10/TPStory/National

Oct 9/08 - Bank deposits safe: PM, Flaherty

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=7e8db2e7-76d7-474c-804a-6d42dc51f97f

Oct 9/08 - Canadian banks need liquidity, not bailout

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081009.WBstreetwise20081009075408/WBStory/WBstreetwise

Oct 8/08 - World central banks move on interest rates

http://www.rte.ie/business/2008/1008/ecb.html

Oct 8/08 - Bank of Canada Cuts Key Rate to 2.5% on Market Slump

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=aI0KKhtTJ.V0&refer=canada

Oct 7/08 - TD Canada Trust hikes variable mortgage rates and HELOC

http://www.news1130.com/news/business/article.jsp?content=b1006151A

Oct 6/08 - Canadian average house prices inch up in Q

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2008/06/c3272.html

Oct 3/08 - Prudent Canada won't experience a U.S.-style housing collapse

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/editorial/story.html?id=b4789343-9188-4d59-bdc9-fabc13cca248

Sep 30/08 - Don't lose any sleep over Canada's financial system

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080930.RCARRICK30/TPStory/Business

Sep 30/08 - Crisis could hit renters

http://calsun.canoe.ca/Business/2008/09/30/6927996-sun.html

Sep 23/08 - Energy powers inflation to 3.5 per cent, may delay action on interest rates

http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gExLQzdYd3PGqqewUb_iEO8DEIqQ

Sep 19/08 - Toronto stock market surges on US government plans to rescue financial system

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/apwire/e104472b162d23bd359b9dbf04161251.htm

Sep 18/08 - Canadian Banks Less Exposed to Global Credit Woes, Murray Says

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=aTrdPO_968G4&refer=canada

Sep 18/08 - Credit crisis to increase delays and paperwork

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=6900185b-01c2-4b19-bdf5-5631933149be

Sep 09/08 - Housing starts bounce back in August

http://ca.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idCATOR00341020080909

Sep 08/08 - Feds take housing market precautions

http://www.businessedge.ca/article.cfm/newsID/18495.cfm

Sep 03/08 - Bank of Canada keeps overnight rate target at 3 per cent

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2008/rate_030908.html

Aug 28/08 - Edmonton beats Calgary for real estate investment

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/calgarybusiness/story.html?id=ff78224f-bb95-4597-befc-13c850cc564a

Aug 22/08 - Inflation hits 5-year high

http://www.edmontonsun.com/Business/News/2008/08/22/6535496-sun.html

Aug 20/08 - Weakness in Canadian economy helping homebuyers

http://www.financialpost.com/most_popular/story.html?id=737474

Aug 18/08 - Heading for a soft landing

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/homes/story.html?id=727849

Aug 13/08 - Many Canadians oppose tougher mortgage rules

http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=721216

Aug 12/08 - Mortgage Special 5.04% 5 year Fixed Rate 2008-08-12

http://www.boomerangfinancial.com/core/products/residential

Aug 08/08 - Bargain hunting in the US? Better bring cash

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080807.wrusmortgage08/BNStory/National

Aug 06/08 - Home Trust to offer traditional mortgages

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080806.RHOMECAPITAL06/TPStory/Business

Jul 28/08 - Recession fears should soon ease: economists

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=93343a22-9f3b-4fba-8587-2e3a897197fa

Jul 23/08 - Canada Inflation Quickens to 3.1%, Fastest Since 2005

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=a1uUFxLIrUe4&refer=canada

Jul 16/08 - No housing bubble in Canada: Flaherty

http://www.canada.com/topics/news/story.html?id=e7091819-8d24-44a2-840c-adefc49b2454

Jul 15/08 - Bank of Canada keeps overnight rate target at 3 per cent

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/fixed-dates/2008/rate_150708.html

Jul 10/08 - Housing activity remains high

http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Business/2008/07/10/6116731-sun.html

Jul 9/08 - Ottawa tightens mortgage insurance rules

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/07/09/mortgage-rules.html

Jul 9/08 - Housing starts cool, but no U.S.-style crisis

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/business/story.html?id=17755f2e-65de-4684-9ce3-ad19bc43b566

Jul 3/08 - Newcomer's guide to Canadian housing

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=9c9f2d48-4996-4929-bc2b-9d4a48462bfd&p=2

Jun 30/08 - Canadian Economy Grew 0.4% in April

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=aEQHyrXHgvc0&refer=canada

Jun 24/08 - Canada's Dollar Is Little Changed Before U.S. Rate Decision

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=akXna02bYQps&refer=canada

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