06/04/2026
The June 10 Bank of Canada rate announcement is one week away — and it's worth paying attention to if a mortgage is on your radar.
Here's the current picture heading into the decision:
The overnight rate has been held at 2.25% since earlier this year — down significantly from its 5.0% peak in 2024. But inflation has been ticking upward due to rising global energy prices, and the Bank has signalled that a rate move in either direction is possible depending on how conditions evolve.
What does this mean practically?
If you have a variable rate mortgage, your payment stays the same with a hold and rises with a hike. If you're shopping for a home right now, getting a pre-approval in place before June 10 locks in today's rates for 90 to 120 days — giving you a buffer regardless of what the announcement brings.
For buyers in Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley, stability in rates combined with elevated inventory and softer prices is still a genuinely favourable environment to be shopping in.
As always, the right mortgage move depends on your specific situation — not just the headline rate number.
Questions before the announcement? Contact us at wyattmortgages.ca or send us a DM — happy to walk through what it means for you.