Elizabeth Hou RBC Mortgage Specialist

01/28/2026

On January 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced that it is holding its interest rate at 2.25%.

Latest update: The Bank of Canada holds its interest rate at 2.25%.

01/28/2026

Benefits of Switching Your Mortgage to RBC

Switching your mortgage to RBC Royal Bank? Explore the benefits and see how we take care of the details for you.

12/15/2025

For newcomers, every dollar counts – and loyalty rewards credit cards can help stretch your spending further. From cashback to travel miles, discover how to turn everyday purchases into meaningful rewards and make your money work harder for you.

New to Canada? Learn how loyalty rewards credit cards work, why they matter, how they can help you earn rewards and build credit as you build your new life.

12/13/2025

RBC has officially launched a new approach to help strengthen Canada's non-profit sector by supporting the people and systems that sustain it. To start, RBC and RBC Foundation have committed over $7 million in single and multi-year grants to 22 non-profit organizations across the country that are helping build the capacity of the non-profit sector. The approach aims to support non-profit leadership and talent resilience as well as digital skills development. To learn more, check out this story: https://bit.ly/4pAZOqu

10/29/2025

RBC is taking action to lower its operational emissions by replacing aging HVAC systems with electric systems across its Canadian retail branch network.

Approximately 40 percent of the bank’s operational carbon emissions stem from its retail locations across Canada. By updating this essential equipment, RBC estimates total branch emissions can be reduced by 70 percent.

See our climate website for more information on this initiative:

10/28/2025

Read how support from RBC is helping foster more young women to enter the skilled trades.

10/27/2025

We can help you manage your money on both sides of the border. This helpful video shows you how you can easily transfer money from your RBC Canadian bank account to your U.S. bank account.

With cross-border banking through RBC Bank, you can bank as easily in the US as you do back home in Canada. Stay on top of your accounts with online, telephone and ATM banking.

10/26/2025

Dreaming of an epic travel experience? Have your route mapped out and your to-do list set? But have you figured out how you’ll pay for it all? Whether your trip is years, months or weeks from now, these tips can help you cover the costs of your trip and stay on top of your money — while you’re away and when you return.

Planning for a big trip? Learn ways to finance the cost of your travel and find the option that's best for you.

10/25/2025

The neighbourhood you choose to live in can be just as important as the property itself. Our guide offers advice on how to weigh practical considerations against your lifestyle to find your best fit.

The area you choose to live in is just as important as the property itself. After all, the right home in the wrong place isn’t the right home at all. So what neighbourhood should you choose? There are so many ways to choose a neighbourhood to live in. Figuring out the kind of home you

10/24/2025

Strong farms need strong teams. Through the support of RBC Foundation, agricultural employers across Canada have access to funded seats in the Ag HR Management Microcredential, created by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC). This training helps build lasting workforce skills and supports the long-term sustainability of the agriculture sector.

Microcredentials What is a microcredential Grant Opportunity Calendar Supervisor Leadership Skills Development Program The program Details (Format & Outline) Dates & Fees Ag HR Management Program About the program Program Details Get Started Women in Agriculture Essential Leadership Skills Developme...

10/22/2025

Exciting news! RBC has just launched a refreshed approach to community investment, backed by a C$2 billion community investment commitment by 2035 by RBC, RBC Foundation and RBC Foundation USA through Ideas for People and Planet™️. This approach will help address some of the world’s biggest challenges: the environmental crisis, a rapidly changing workforce, and growing inequalities.
I’m proud to be part of an organization that’s committed to helping address critical societal challenges and aims at creating lasting impact in our communities. Applications open November 1, 2024, for charitable and not-for-profit organizations to share their ideas to help drive positive change.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nfD4KI.

10/22/2025

Plug’n Drive’s “EVs are for EVeryone Tour,” Championed by RBC, is making stops in over 50 cities and towns across Canada. Read more in Maclean's:

Plug’n Drive’s “EVs are for EVeryone Tour,” Championed by RBC, is making stops in over 50 cities and towns across Canada.