Some mortgage rates are dropping, but renewed loans could keep economy slow
As markets anticipate lower interest rates from the Bank of Canada, some types of five-year fixed mortgage rates are seeing the lowest rates in months, including offerings below five per cent interest. But as many Canadians face loan renewals in the new year, economic activity overall may still face slowdowns due to high mortgage costs.
As markets anticipate lower interest rates from the Bank of Canada, some types of five-year fixed mortgage rates are seeing the lowest rates in months, including offerings below five per cent interest. But as many Canadians face loan renewals in the new year, economic activity overall may still face slowdowns due to high mortgage costs.
