10/28/2026
🏡📈 BANK OF CANADA RATE ANNOUNCEMENT – OCTOBER 28, 2026!
The Bank of Canada has announced a 0.25% increase to its overnight lending rate, bringing it to 2.50%.
This means lenders’ prime rates are increasing from 4.45% to 4.70%.
🌎 Why did the Bank of Canada increase rates?
⛽ Rising oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
📈 Inflation concerns, with inflation currently around 3% and expected to reach approximately 3.5% by year-end.
🇨🇦 Canada–US trade uncertainty, which continues to affect our economy.
The Bank of Canada is working to bring inflation back toward its 2% target while balancing economic growth.
💰 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENT?
If your variable mortgage rate increases from 4.45% to 4.70%, here’s approximately how much your monthly payment could increase, based on a 25-year amortization:
🏡 $100,000 mortgage → $14/month
🏡 $200,000 mortgage → $28/month
🏡 $300,000 mortgage → $42/month
🏡 $400,000 mortgage → $56/month
🏡 $500,000 mortgage → $70/month
🏡 $600,000 mortgage → $84/month
These are approximate payment increases for adjustable-rate mortgages with 25 years remaining. Your actual increase depends on your mortgage terms and remaining amortization.
🏦 WHAT IF YOU HAVE A FIXED-RATE MORTGAGE?
Good news! Your current mortgage rate and payment will remain unchanged for the remainder of your fixed term.
🏡 WHAT IF YOU HAVE A VARIABLE-RATE MORTGAGE?
Depending on your lender, your monthly payment may increase, or your payment may remain the same with more going toward interest and less toward your principal.
❤️ Have questions about your mortgage or upcoming renewal?
Whether you’re buying your first home, renewing, refinancing, or simply wondering how these changes affect you, I’m always happy to help!
Kristin Guthrie 🏡
Your Peace Country Mortgage Broker
Quantus Mortgage Solutions
780-228-5939