06/06/2024
The Bank of Canada lowered the interest rate by 0.25%, decreasing the prime rate to 6.95%. So the big decision right now is Choosing between fixed or variable mortgages depends on the potential for future rate decreases.
Significant rate drops are needed for variable mortgages to surpass fixed rates. Rates will decrease further, but. not as quickly as we’d like them to. This makes fixed-rate terms advisable for first-time homebuyers, while those with a large downpayment large income, might be tempted to roll the dice in order to take advantage of the variable rate game.
For first-time homebuyers, I’m still recommending fixed-rate terms of 3- or 5-year (although you can get a 1-year fixed-rate of 7.14%). They will also come down sometime in the coming months, but fixed rates are always slower to move.
As always, I’m here to answer any questions, review your unique situation and match you with the right term and products, let’s chat! Brad
Brad Nemes, Mtg Agt Level 1
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