03/02/2022
As anticipated โ Bank of Canada ๐บ Raises๐บ the overnight rate by 0.25% effectively increasing the prime rate to ๐.๐๐%.
This was to be expected given the current state of the economy especially given the performance of the real estate market and increases in crude oil costs. More increases will follow ๐โฌ๏ธ
What does this mean for youโ๐ค
If youโre currently in a variable rate or adjustable rate mortgage and thinking of converting/switching to a fixed rate, DONโT โ - Hereโs why.
๐ด Bond yields, the driving factor behind fixed rate pricing, are currently trending down โฌ๏ธ due to current escalating tensions in Europe.
๐ด If youโre currently in a variable rate mortgage your payments wonโt change - BUT - Your amortization will increase as more of your payment will go towards interest.
๐ด If youโre currently in an adjustable rate mortgage, you can anticipate your mortgage payment to increase by roughly $12 - $13 for every $100,000 you owe on your mortgage depending on your prime rate discount and amortization.
If youโre currently in a fixed rate mortgage then there is NO impact.
Still have questionsโ๏ธ
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