There is a lot of talk about the Bank of Canada changing overnight lending rate at it’s next meeting. So some ill informed homeowners are rushing to lock in their mortgage rates to avoid any rate hikes. That is entirely understandable if you are risk adverse, however if you haven’t already I think there is a few things you should know.

Ok so to make sure that you are informed, we need to do some math. I just looked at the our current rates, and for AAA credit clients who required an insured mortgage the variable rates are averaging at prime ( 2.45) less 1.10%, so that means they start at 1.35% and the fixed rates for insured mortgages average 2.89%. If you haven’t done the math that is 1.54% in the difference. For uninsured clients the rates are slightly … Read more