Market Outlook: Mortgage rates near 5% could stall Canadian homebuying

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Ron Butler examines Canadian mortgage choices and housing affordability following the Bank of Canada’s interest rate hike.

The Bank of Canada’s first interest rate increase in three years has put Canadian mortgage borrowing in focus. The decision raises questions about financing choices and housing affordability.

BNN Bloomberg spoke with Ron Butler, a mortgage broker at Butler Mortgage, about the implications for homeowners, prospective buyers and Canada’s housing sector.

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