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Royal Bank buying HSBC Canada in $13.5 billion deal

Royal Bank buying HSBC Canada in $13.5 billion deal

All-cash transaction will see RBC acquire 130-branch rival in largest acquisition in Canadian banking history
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Bank of Canada rate jumps 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent

Bank of Canada rate jumps 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent

The increase means about $150 more per month on a variable-rate $500,000 mortgage
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How a new hedge innovation is bringing clients peace of mind at a time of great interest-rate volatility

How a new hedge innovation is bringing clients peace of mind at a time of great interest-rate volatility

First National’s Mid-Range Hedge is the industry’s first 9-month rate lock program
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Move your real estate goals forward with non-traditional financing options

Move your real estate goals forward with non-traditional financing options

Yes, Freedom Capital can help, even when traditional lenders say no
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First National reflects on how rising inflation and interest rates could impact the commercial property market

First National reflects on how rising inflation and interest rates could impact the commercial property market

Jeremy Wedgbury, senior vice president, commercial mortgages at First National Financial assesses the impacts of rising interest rates on the commercial property market
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This brokerage firm helps you navigate property development with confidence

This brokerage firm helps you navigate property development with confidence

For better outcomes, choose a financing partner who understands your vision and challenges
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Bank of Canada pulls the trigger on rate increase

Bank of Canada pulls the trigger on rate increase

As widely expected, key lending rate inches up to 0.50 per cent with the first increase since 2018. It won’t be the last this year, analysts say
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Local brokerage partners with developers to offer flexible financing solutions

Local brokerage partners with developers to offer flexible financing solutions

Taking the stress out of financing and helping clients realize their goals and vision
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First National’s team on the ground surveys B.C. storm damage and long-run implications

First National’s team on the ground surveys B.C. storm damage and long-run implications

Michael Yeung. regional vice president, commercial financing, Western Canada at First National Financial assesses the damage and potential long-term implications
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Prepare for surprises when buying or selling a business

Prepare for surprises when buying or selling a business

Panel of experts say suddenly cold-foot sellers, valuation variations – and spouses – among potential obstacles on route to a deal
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