

No change to Variable Rates
Today, the Bank of Canada announced that it is NOT changing interest rates. The overnight rate remains at 2.25% The prime rate stays at 4.45% What does this mean for you? This decision affects variable and adjustable rate mortgages, as well as lines of credit. It does not affect fixed-rate mortgages at this time. How this impacts different products Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): HELOCs are typically priced at Prime + 0.50% , keeping the current rate at 4.95% . Varia

The Mortgage Duo
Mar 18


Variable rates remain unchanged!
Today, the Bank of Canada announced that it is NOT changing interest rates. The overnight rate remains at 2.25% The prime rate stays at 4.45% What does this mean for you? This decision affects variable and adjustable rate mortgages, as well as lines of credit. It does not affect fixed-rate mortgages at this time. How this impacts different products Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): HELOCs are typically priced at Prime + 0.50% , keeping the current rate at 4.95% . Varia

The Mortgage Duo
Jan 28


No Change in Rates Today!
Bank of Canada chose not to change rates today. The overnight rate remains at 2.25% with the Prime Rate sitting at 4.45%. Now remember, this directly impacts those with a Variable/Adjustable Rate Mortgage. This does not directly impact Fixed Rates. For Example: If you have a Home Equity Line of Credit, the rate is typically Prime + .50%. Keeping your rate at 4.95%. Where if you have a Variable/Adjustable Rate Mortgage, it typically ranges from Prime - .50% to -1.10% keeping

The Mortgage Duo
Dec 10, 2025


Variable Rates Down Again!
Bank of Canada reduced the overnight rate by 0.25%, bringing it from 2.50% to 2.25%. Which for most lenders will bring the Prime rate from 4.70% to 4.45% Now remember, this directly impacts those with a Variable/Adjustable Rate Mortgage. This does not directly impact Fixed Rates. For Example: If you have a Home Equity Line of Credit, the rate is typically Prime + .50%. Keeping your rate at 4.95%. Where if you have a Variable/Adjustable Rate Mortgage, it typically ranges from

The Mortgage Duo
Oct 29, 2025


What is Title Insurance and why does it matter?
When you buy a home, you want peace of mind knowing it’s truly yours . Title insurance protects you from unexpected surprises that could...

The Mortgage Duo
Oct 3, 2025


Variable Mortgage Rates Take a Dip – What It Means for You
Bank of Canada reduced the overnight rate by 0.25%, bringing it from 2.75% to 2.50%. Which for most lenders will bring the Prime rate from 4.95% to 4.70% Now remember, this directly impacts those with a Variable/Adjustable Rate Mortgage. This does not directly impact Fixed Rates. For Example: If you have a Home Equity Line of Credit, the rate is typically Prime + .50%. Keeping your rate at 5.45%. Where if you have a Variable/Adjustable Rate Mortgage, it typically ranges from

The Mortgage Duo
Sep 17, 2025


No Change to Variable Rates Today!
Bank of Canada chose not to change rates today. The overnight rate remains at 2.75% with the Prime Rate sitting at 4.95%. Now remember,...

The Mortgage Duo
Jul 30, 2025


Variable Rate remains the same - no changes today!
Bank of Canada chose not to change rates today. The overnight rate remains at 2.75% with the Prime Rate sitting at 4.95%. Now remember, this directly impacts those with a Variable/Adjustable Rate Mortgage. This does not directly impact Fixed Rates. For Example: If you have a Home Equity Line of Credit, the rate is typically Prime + .50%. Keeping your rate at 5.45%. Where if you have a Variable/Adjustable Rate Mortgage, it typically ranges from Prime - .50% to -1.10% keeping

The Mortgage Duo
Jun 4, 2025

