<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Merrin Mortgage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merrin Mortgage]]></description><link>https://www.merrinmortgage.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:52:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.merrinmortgage.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Merrin Mortgage]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m Amanda Merrin, a mortgage broker serving clients across Nova Scotia and Ontario. My goal is simple: to help you feel confident, informed, and supported when making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. For many people, the mortgage process can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot of information out there, and not all of it is clear or easy to apply to your situation. That’s where I come in. I don’t just help you find a mortgage — I guide you through the entire process. From...]]></description><link>https://www.merrinmortgage.ca/post/introducing-merrin-mortgage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa99ff438dc58e2c8d50d1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:34:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4663f_bed31f96cdfb4a8cb095f8c7a22a9528~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda Merrin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Bond Yields Matter For Mortgage Rates - And Why Fixed Rates May Be Heading Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s real estate market, many buyers find themselves in the same position — mortgage pre-approval in hand, ready to purchase, but struggling to find a home that fits both their needs and budget. In Nova Scotia, especially in the lower price ranges, available inventory can be limited, and the homes you do find often require costly renovations. That’s where building a home — whether with a local modular home provider like Stones Superior Homes or another trusted builder — can be a game...]]></description><link>https://www.merrinmortgage.ca/post/why-bond-yields-matter-for-mortgage-rates-and-why-fixed-rates-may-be-heading-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa979b7360a0324ac50df1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d4663f_381f5f75d488415fa11f4ec92248b583~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amanda Merrin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>