10/28/2026
📈 The Bank of Canada has increased its key interest rate by 0.25%. The policy rate now sits at 2.50%, with major lenders’ prime rate to increase to 4.70%.
🏡 Variable-rate mortgage holders: If your mortgage has adjustable payments, you can expect your payment to increase. If you have static variable payments, more of your payment will be adjusted to go toward interest.
🏡 Fixed-rate mortgage holders: Your existing mortgage rate and payment remain unchanged. Fixed rates are influenced primarily by bond yields, not directly by the Bank of Canada’s policy rate.
🏡 Homebuyers: This could impact your borrowing power and monthly payments, particularly if you’re considering a variable-rate mortgage.
The takeaway? Whether you’re buying, renewing, or currently in a variable-rate mortgage, understanding your options is more important than ever.
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