10 Apr

Bank of Canada update and expected rate drop

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Posted by: Donna White

https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2024/04/fad-press-release-2024-04-10/?utm_campaign=BoC%20Announcements&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–Kk1TQgSodakGBT9jTRc7r8Y6nnR54M2DAYPwmugVWgY_OnZjIZZIDshzo8uhitQQvCEw8bfTQChxv0RFk37lse-o47Q&_hsmi=302041120&utm_content=302041120&utm_source=hs_email

15 Mar

How Bond Yields effect Fixed Mortgage Rates

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Posted by: Donna White

The Bank of Canada (BoC) left its overnight rate unchanged last week. The US and Canadian yield curves have risen slightly for most maturities.

**The above chart reflects rates as of 9:30AM Eastern, 2024-03-13.**

 

THE IMPACT ON MORTGAGE RATES:

Shorter term mortgage rates will be remain higher than long term rates as a result of the inverted yield curve. That’s why variable-rate and short-term fixed rates are higher than 5-year fixed rates.

 

As a Mortgage Professional, I keep a watch on bond yields. They predict the movement of mortgage rates. For example, if the 5-year bond yield rises, you can expect the 5-year fixed-rate to increase.