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INFOGRAPHIC: Mortgage Moments of 2014

Dec. 16, 2014
3 mins
A man signs paperwork while a woman embraces his arm

Did you get a mortgage in 2014? If so, congratulations - you likely scored one of the most competitive rates ever seen in Canada. It's been a very eventful year, as lenders continued to compete with record-low offerings - a silver lining as the overall affordability of housing dwindled in our nation's biggest markets - all while speculation raged that central rates would rise at any moment.

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Want to catch up on the action? As part of our annual Best of Finance Awards, we've rounded up the top mortgage events of the year - check it out below.

Penelope Graham


A first-time homeowner and newbie investor, Penelope Graham is the quintessential millennial, navigating the world of personal finance and wealth management. A self-professed monetary policy nerd, she follows the often-controversial housing market closely and specializes in mortgage, credit card and personal finance news.

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