Fixed mortgage rates could move up this week.

Guess I shouldn’t have talked about the record low interest rates last week…   Today, 2 small lenders increased their fixed mortgage rates and another Lender warned of a potential increase coming sometime this week.  What’s driving the higher rates?   A jump in the 5 year bond yields.  Fixed mortgage rates are directly affected by the Govt of Canada bond yield.

With bond yields jumping 20 basis points in the past 1o days, it’s only logical to assume mortgage rates will go up.   click here to see bond yields.   But hey, with interest rates at record low levels, it’s no reason to panic.  Rates are still great…. if you want to protect yourself against a possible increase, get a rate hold… it’s free and there’s no obligation.   Most Lenders will hold rates for 120 days..

Need help to get a rate hold?  Call me.   I can help.

Your best interest is my only interest.

As always, I welcome your comments, calls and questions.

Steve Garganis 416 224 0114 steve@mortgagenow.ca