28/10/2026
📣 The Bank of Canada has raised its interest rate by 0.25% today.
This is the first increase since July 2023, bringing the overnight rate to 2.50%.
So, why the increase?
Inflation is proving to be more stubborn than expected. Higher oil and energy prices are driving up the cost of fuel, transportation, and running a business. The Bank is concerned these higher costs will spread to other goods and services, keeping inflation higher for longer. Canada’s economy has also been showing more resilience than expected.
🏡 What does this mean for your mortgage?
✔️ Variable-rate mortgages: Your rate may increase as lenders adjust their prime rates, which can mean higher interest costs and potentially higher payments.
✔️ Fixed-rate mortgages: Today’s announcement does not directly change existing fixed mortgage rates. Fixed rates are influenced more by bond yields, so they can move independently of the Bank of Canada’s decisions.
✔️ Buying a home or renewing soon? The best option depends on your situation, budget, and comfort with the possibility of future rate changes.
As always, one rate announcement doesn’t tell the whole story. Understanding your options and how they affect your monthly budget is what matters most.
Have questions about what this means for your mortgage? I’m happy to help you make sense of it.
Crystal Langille Bellamy
Mortgage Collective Mortgage Architects
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