10/28/2026
Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
This morning, the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by 0.25%, from 2.25% to 2.50%. This is the first increase in about three years.
This decision comes as inflation remains elevated, driven in part by higher energy prices and ongoing global economic uncertainty. The Bank of Canada is taking steps to help manage inflation and keep prices stable over the longer term.
What does it mean for your mortgage?
Variable-rate mortgages: Your lender’s prime rate is expected to rise by about 0.25%, which will increase your interest costs. Depending on your mortgage type, this could mean a slightly higher monthly payment or more of each payment going toward interest.
Fixed-rate mortgages: Your rate and payments won’t change for the rest of your term. Fixed rates follow bond yields rather than the Bank of Canada’s rate.
Coming up for renewal, or buying a home? Rates are shifting, so it’s a good time to look at your options. If your renewal is within the next 4–6 months, we can often lock in a rate early to protect you from further increases.
Home equity line of credit (HELOC): Your rate is tied to prime, so you can expect a similar 0.25% increase.
What should you do now?
There’s no need to panic. A 0.25% change is modest, and it’s worth looking at your whole financial picture before making any decisions. Every situation is a little different, so if you’re wondering how this affects your mortgage, I’m happy to take a look. We can check your payments, compare renewal / refinancing options, or talk through fixed versus variable.
If you’d like to chat, just reply to this email or give me a call. I'm here to help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
Warm regards,
We regularly receive short-term rate promotions that are not posted online, which means our rates change frequently. Please contact us for these unpublished rate specials.
Term Posted Rate Best Rate
6 Month 0.00% 0.00%
1 Year 5.49% 4.74%
2 Year 5.24% 4.54%
3 Year 6.05% 4.54%
4 Year 6.09% 4.64%
5 Year 6.19% 4.69%
7 Year 6.40% 5.37%
10 Year 6.80% 5.54%
Variable 3.55%
Crunch the numbers and explore different scenarios with our website calculators.
NICOLE HUGHES
Mortgage Agent Level 1
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