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Increased uncertainty in Europe and the wider global economy will cause Canada to sit back and wait before making any major changes to interest rates that could potentially derail its economic growth. While this waiting game plays out, RateSupermarket.ca’s panel of mortgage experts expect both fixed and variable mortgage rates to remain unchanged in the short term.
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Back in March of this year, OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada) released their draft recommendations to banks and other federally regulated lenders to tighten underwriting practices. The OSFI was calling on banks to submit their feedback to the suggested changes with the deadline being this past Tuesday, May 1st.
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RateSupermarket.ca’s expert mortgage panel predicts hike in fixed rates, but stability in variable rates this month. The spring real estate frenzy has started early this year, perhaps due in part to record low fixed mortgage rates in March. Sadly for borrowers, all good things must come to an end. To paraphrase the old saying, “what goes down must come back up.” As such, fixed rates are expected to rise this month, according to some experts. Conversely, RateSupermarket.ca’s Mortgage Rate Outlook Panel is anticipating variable mortgage rates to remain unchanged in April.
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RateSupermarket.ca’s Expert Mortgage Panel Expects Moderate Increases to Fixed Mortgage Rates and Level Variable Rates Heading Into Spring. With the spring real estate season on the horizon and historically low interest rates, the debate on the minds of those preparing for a mortgage is Fixed vs. Variable. Although the Fed has promised to keep their interest rates constant until 2013, in Canada several factors can impact rate fluctuations, though in this market, likely not significantly.
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Recent fluctuations in variable and fixed mortgage rates have left Canadian consumers confused about future mortgage trends. The good news is that February should be less volatile, with RateSupermarket.ca’s Mortgage Rate Outlook Panel anticipating both fixed and variable mortgage rates will remain level during the month.
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Want to know what the outlook is on mortgage rates for the next 30 to 40 days? Our panel of mortgage experts share their views on Canadian Mortgage Rate Trends.
Panel Consensus
May 2012
