10/28/2026
🏦 BREAKING NEWS: Today, October 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced a 0.25 percentage point increase, bringing its policy rate from 2.25% to 2.50%.
This is the first rate increase since July 2023.
So, what does this mean for your mortgage? 🏡
Here's what Canadian homeowners and homebuyers should know:
📈 VARIABLE-RATE MORTGAGES
If you have a variable-rate mortgage, your interest rate may increase as lenders adjust their prime rates.
Depending on your mortgage, this could mean a higher monthly payment OR more of your existing payment going toward interest instead of paying down your mortgage.
🏠 FIXED-RATE MORTGAGES
If you have a fixed-rate mortgage, your current interest rate and payment won't automatically change.
However, if you're renewing your mortgage soon, the rates available to you may be different from what you're currently paying.
💳 HOME EQUITY LINES OF CREDIT (HELOCs)
If you have a HELOC tied to your lender's prime rate, your borrowing costs may increase when your lender raises its prime rate.
🤔 WHY DID THE BANK OF CANADA RAISE RATES?
The Bank pointed to ongoing inflation concerns, including higher energy prices and rising costs for businesses.
The goal is to help keep inflation under control.
✅ WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NEXT?
If you're buying a home, renewing your mortgage, or currently have a variable rate, now is a good time to review your numbers.
You don't necessarily need to make changes, but understanding how today's rate increase affects your mortgage can help you plan ahead.
The next Bank of Canada rate announcement is scheduled for December 9, 2026.
Have questions about how today's rate increase affects you?
Our team at Lacroix Mortgage Group is always happy to review your options and help you understand what makes sense for your situation.
📩 Send us a message anytime. No pressure, just helpful mortgage advice! 😊
Tim Lacroix | Lacroix Mortgage Group
Mortgage Connection
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