09/08/2026
The Bank of Canada is heading into September with its policy rate unchanged prime lending rate at 4.45%.
For variable-rate mortgage holders, that means no immediate change to your mortgage rate.
But fixed rates follow a different teacher: the bond market.
Canada’s five-year government bond yield moved from approximately 3.34% on August 28 to 3.41% on September 3. That may look like a small increase, but sustained increases in bond yields can put upward pressure on fixed mortgage rates.
Here’s the simple version:
📚 Variable rates are primarily influenced by the Bank of Canada.
📚 Fixed rates are primarily influenced by bond yields.
📚 A Bank of Canada hold does not automatically mean fixed rates will hold.
If you are buying, renewing or considering a refinance, don’t wait for the headlines to tell you what to do. Your best strategy depends on your mortgage, your budget and your plans—not one rate announcement.
Message me and let’s review your options before the market makes the decision for you!
Nicole Reynolds, AMP
Mortgage Broker
Mission 35 Mortgage
Lic 12844