01/28/2022
Bank of Canada HOLDS its key policy rate! Although this may have come with a sigh of relief for some, it is really only delaying the inevitable, higher interest rates and possibly at a faster pace in the near future. The silver-lining, for now, is we can all still borrow money at a very low cost.
What does this mean for mortgages?
For those of us who have a variable rate mortgage, this is good news as your rate will not change, at least not until the next BoC meeting scheduled in March. If you are in a variable rate mortgage and are not comfortable with a rising interest rate, you may want to consider moving into a fixed rate while they are still quite low. Also, you may want to consider taking advantage of your prepayment privileges and try to pay off more of your mortgage now before rates rise. For those of us with a fixed rate mortgage, the BoC policy rate does not affect your mortgage at all as your rate is fixed and will not change until the end of your term. However, if you are in a fixed rate mortgage with a very high interest rate or are close to the end of your term, you may want to consider refinancing sooner than later to take advantage of the low rates available now.
Take into consideration your own personal situation, whether you want to consolidate high interest loans, need extra money or are considering purchasing property, there are many strategies that can help save you money. Knowing that a rate hike is coming makes it a good time to look over your current mortgage contract, investment portfolio, and cash flow with a professional to understand how rate hikes might affect you.
Rick Chander
Mortgage Agent | Lic: M21001333
C: 416-702-0972
E: [email protected]