Canada Mortgage Rate Outlook — BoC Forecast
RateStreet's mortgage rate outlook: the Bank of Canada path behind variable rates and the bond yields behind fixed rates, updated before every BoC decision.
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Every Bank of Canada decision we've called and scored — including the ones we got wrong. Our forecast is published before each decision, so the record can't be edited afterwards.
The numbers that drive Bank of Canada decisions — and our read on where rates are headed.
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RateStreet's mortgage rate outlook: the Bank of Canada path behind variable rates and the bond yields behind fixed rates, updated before every BoC decision.
Frequently asked questions
What drives variable mortgage rates in Canada?
Variable mortgage rates move with lenders' prime rate, which tracks the Bank of Canada's policy interest rate. When the Bank of Canada raises or lowers its policy rate, prime generally follows — and so does the interest portion of a variable mortgage. RateStreet's Rate Outlook tracks the economic data behind those decisions. Educational information, not advice.
What drives fixed mortgage rates in Canada?
Fixed mortgage rates are priced off Government of Canada bond yields — especially the 5-year yield — not the Bank of Canada's policy rate directly. Bond yields respond to inflation expectations, global bond markets and economic growth, so fixed rates can move even when the Bank of Canada holds its policy rate steady. Educational information, not advice.
How does RateStreet forecast the Bank of Canada?
RateStreet publishes a house-view outlook before every Bank of Canada interest-rate decision, built from the underlying economic data — inflation, employment, growth and the bond market. It is a forecast and market commentary, not a rate offer or personal advice.
Should I choose a fixed or variable mortgage?
It depends on your finances, your timeline and your comfort with payment changes. Fixed offers payment certainty; variable can cost less over time but moves with the Bank of Canada. A licensed RateStreet Mortgage Advisor can walk through the trade-offs for your situation. Educational information, not advice.
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