Bank of Canada Raises benchmark rate by 0.75%

In today’s interest rate announcement the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised it’s key benchmark rate by 0.75%, which will cause all the consumer lenders to raise their prime rates by the same amount. With most lenders, that means their prime rate will increase from 4.7% to 5.45%. The prime rate increase will directly affect all borrowers with variable or adjustable… Read More »

2020 Comox Valley Record Reader’s Choice Awards

What a great Wednesday! We are thrilled to find out that in this year’s Comox Valley Record Reader’s Choice Award, we have won 2 awards and placed in the top 3 Finalist positions for 2 awards. Mackenzie Gartside & Associates – winner of the Financial Institution – Mortgages category Mackenzie Gartside – winner of the Mortgage Professional category Jenn Beks… Read More »

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