What Is Bank Stress Testing and Why Do We Need It?

Stress testing is considered to be the best risk management tool for global banks. In fact, stress tests involve hunting down extreme possible scenarios that have very little chance of happening. Bank stress tests are not forecasts, as their primary purpose is to prepare financial institutions for a possible “stress.” Thorough stress testing is an… Continue reading What Is Bank Stress Testing and Why Do We Need It?

Canadian Housing Markets: Work on Wait and See Strategy Analysts Say

Along with six largest domestic banks, the Bank of Canada has raised the interest rate for the third time. Home sales declined in Vancouver and Toronto last year and sales are likely to decline this year, amid new stress test policies. Analysts have mixed opinion over the future fundamentals of Canadian markets, but most of… Continue reading Canadian Housing Markets: Work on Wait and See Strategy Analysts Say

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Rate Hike Is Coming – Here’s What to Expect from Canadian Mortgage Markets

  Several Canadian banks have already increased their five-year fixed mortgage rate ahead of the potential rate hike from Bank of Canada next week. Housing starts slowed in December, but prices are unlikely to decline despite strict policies and higher rates. Analysts have a mixed outlook for FY2018 and most of them expect a slight… Continue reading Rate Hike Is Coming – Here’s What to Expect from Canadian Mortgage Markets

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How Will Canadian Markets Behave After New Mortgage Policies?

  Canadian financial markets are experiencing uncertainty and the government fears a housing bubble. Interest rates increased twice last year, while the latest job report suggests more rate hikes are coming sooner than later. Analysts have a diverse opinion on the impact of new OSFI policies on the mortgages, but the majority of forecasts present… Continue reading How Will Canadian Markets Behave After New Mortgage Policies?

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Say Hello to LoansGeeks.com – Get Better Rates, Faster

Introducing a better way to borrow for individuals and businesses who want to get out of debt sooner at a lower interest rate. Sure, you’ve probably thought to yourself, Loans Geeks – they seem to have competitive interest rates, the loan application process is simple and intuitive, and it looks like I’ll be able to… Continue reading Say Hello to LoansGeeks.com – Get Better Rates, Faster

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