BC Direct Mortgageshttp://www.bcdirectmortgages.comThe latest news from BC Direct Mortgages.en-ca18 Mar 06 1:02 PMCopyright BC Direct Mortgages20 Nov 08 10:07 AM CAAMP's Annual State of the Residential Mortgage Market in Canadahttp://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/caamps_annual_state_of_the_residential_mortgage_ma.htmlThe report, compiled by Will Dunning, CAAMP's chief economist, shows that Canadian mortgage consumers remain confident yet cautious during the current financial storm. What Else has Happened that Could Possibly Cause a World Recession?http://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/what_else_has_happened_that_could_possibly_cause_a.htmlHere's a clue. Four of the last five global recessions were caused by huge spikes in oil prices. Weekly Market Insighthttp://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/weekly_market_insight.htmlThere are already a few signs that suggest we are closer to the end of the crisis than at the beginning. Canadian Banks the Soundest in the World: Reporthttp://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/canadian_banks_the_soundest_in_the_world_report.htmlIn the midst of a global market crisis, a survey by the World Economic Forum has proclaimed Canada to have the world's soundest banking system. Where’s The Trigger for a Canadian House Price Crash?http://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/wheres_the_trigger_for_a_canadian_house_price_cras.htmlThe triggers that led to a freefall in Canadian real estate markets in the early 1990's and today in the US are nowhere to be found. A Tale of Two Streetshttp://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/a_tale_of_two_streets.htmlArticle explaining the US credit situation and Wall Street vs. Main Street's reaction. Credit Crunch Fallout Raises Mortgage Rateshttp://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/credit_crunch_fallout_raises_mortgage_rates.htmlMortgage rate increase linked to bailout's bond market impact. An Exit Door for the Credit Crunchhttp://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/an_exit_door_for_the_credit_crunch.htmlArticle explaining the bailout for the US credit crunch. Feds Change Rules For Government Guaranteed Mortgageshttp://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/feds_change_rules_for_government_guaranteed_mortga.htmlOttawa is tightening the rules for government-guaranteed mortgages that will limit the maximum amortization period to 35 years and require a minimum down payment of 5%. BC House Prices Forecast to Keep Risinghttp://www.bcdirectmortgages.com/mortgage-news/bc_house_prices_forecast_to_keep_rising.htmlAnyone looking for a dip in the British Columbia real estate market before buying a home might reconsider their strategy.