Bank of Canada Update – First Pause After Seven Cuts – April 16th
Clinton Wilkins joins Todd Veinotte on 95.7 News Radio to discuss The Bank of Canada holding its key policy rate at 2.75%, marking the first pause after seven consecutive cuts.
News Update: CTV News – March 27th
Clinton Wilkins notes that rising property assessments may strain homeowners.
Bank of Canada Update – Cutting Benchmark Interest Rate – March 12th
Clinton Wilkins joins Todd Veinotte on 95.7 News Radio to discuss The Bank of Canada cutting its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%
Bank of Canada Update – Lowered Key Interest Rate – January 29th
Clinton Wilkins joins Todd Veinotte on 95.7 News Radio to discuss the Bank of Canada lowering the key interest rate to 3%, which was expected and could benefit consumers with variable rate mortgages.
News Update: CTV News – January 8th
Clinton Wilkins joins CTV News to comment on the rise in popularity for variable rate mortgages and three-year fixed rates.
News Update: 95.7 News Radio – December 30th
Clinton Wilkins, in a year review with Todd Veinotte on 95.7 News Radio, predicts a positive outlook for 2025, with the Bank of Canada likely to reduce its key rate, benefiting variable rate mortgage holders.
Bank of Canada Update – Rate Cuts – December 11th
Clinton Wilkins joins Rob Snow on CityNews Everywhere to chat about the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates by 50 basis points. Clinton explains how the rate cut could increase demand by improving affordability.
Mortgage 101 – Creditor Insurance and More Listener Q&A
Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins are joined by Mario Cloutier of Manulife to discuss the importance of risk insurance for home additions, creditor insurance, and the importance of financial literacy.
News Update: 95.7 News Radio – Busy Year for the Market – December 9th
Clinton joins Todd Veinotte on 95.7 News Radio to discuss the Bank of Canada's recent rate decision of a potential 25 or 50 basis point decrease. He noted that 2024 was a busy year for the market, with interest rates impacting both prices and demand.
Mortgage 101 – Insurance Coverage Over the Lifespan and Listener Q&A
Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins are joined by Mario Cloutier of Manulife as they chat about the need for life and disability insurance, especially when young, to protect against financial risks. As well, talking questions for the listeners.