Should I refinance my home in the summer? This and more discussed in latest Mortgage 101 episode

Mortgage 101

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Aug 18, 2025 10:37:38 AM.

Last Updated Aug 18, 2025 11:47:06 AM.

This month Clinton Wilkins and Todd Veinotte discuss inflation, the bank of Canada, summer refinancing and what’s happening in Halifax’s real estate market.

To learn more about mortgages and Halifax’s real estate market, find all podcast episodes here.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after historic U.S.-Iran ceasefire...

1h ago

Halifax launches program aimed at cutting energy costs for homeowners

A new program kicked off this week with a focus on helping Halifax-area homeowners reduce emissions while improving comfort in their homes. According to the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Home Energy...

7h ago

Palestinian man who donated a kidney in 2023 may be ineligible for refugee claim

OTTAWA — Mohammed Al Hindi is a Palestinian refugee claimant whose application is now at risk because of Ottawa's new border law, C-12. Before fleeing the Gaza Strip with his family to escape the Israel-Hamas...

4h ago

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire Sunday, as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday despite Moscow's 4-year-long...

3h ago

Top Stories

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after historic U.S.-Iran ceasefire...

1h ago

Halifax launches program aimed at cutting energy costs for homeowners

A new program kicked off this week with a focus on helping Halifax-area homeowners reduce emissions while improving comfort in their homes. According to the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Home Energy...

7h ago

Palestinian man who donated a kidney in 2023 may be ineligible for refugee claim

OTTAWA — Mohammed Al Hindi is a Palestinian refugee claimant whose application is now at risk because of Ottawa's new border law, C-12. Before fleeing the Gaza Strip with his family to escape the Israel-Hamas...

4h ago

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire Sunday, as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday despite Moscow's 4-year-long...

3h ago

Most Watched Today

2:50
Donald Trump says Iran 'doing a very poor job' in reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire is showing new signs of strain, just one day before negotiations are set to begin in Pakistan. President Donald Trump accusing Tehran of failing to uphold parts of the agreement. Catalina Gillies reports.

April 10, 2026 6:43 pm AST AST

4:22
Artemis II splashdown risk factors explained by former NASA astronaut

Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart and engineering professor at Lehigh University explains the risk factors involved in the Artemis II mission home as the Orion spacecraft prepares to splashdown.

April 10, 2026 10:16 am AST AST

2:46
Gas prices set to fall steeply in response to Iran ceasefire

The cost of crude oil fell sharply on Wednesday after a ceasefire deal came into place between the United States and Iran. Business Analyst Kris McCusker looks at what that means for gas prices, and how investors are reacting.

April 8, 2026 5:57 pm AST AST

5:31
MP Marilyn Gladu leaves Conservatives to join Liberals

Conservative MP for the Ontario riding of Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong, Marilyn Gladu has announced she is crossing the aisle to join the federal Liberals; bringing Carney's government to one seat away from a majority.

April 8, 2026 1:12 pm AST AST

2:38
Artemis II astronauts back home on Earth

The Artemis II astronauts have returned home from their historic mission around the moon. Karling Donoghue details their risky trip back to Earth, and how they're feeling after making history.

17h ago

More Videos