WHAT CAUSES THE VARIABLE RATE TO FLUCTUATE?

Author: Boychuk Mortgage Group |

  • The Bank of Canada meets 8 times each calendar year to analyze the Canadian economy and to decide on whether they should lower the overnight rate, raise the overnight rate, or keep rates neutral.
  • At these meetings, the BoC will also announce any policy changes or updates that would otherwise affect the general Canadian economy.
  • Historically, the government does not make changes to the overnight rate when they meet.
  • Over the past 10 years, we’ve seen the variable rate stay fairly flat, with minimal fluctuations.


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