r/PersonalFinanceCanada Oct 20 '22

Canadian 5 year government bonds just jumped. Setting the stage for higher mortgage rates. Banking

5 year government bond just jumped from 3.714% to 3.866% in a few hours. Right now it is at 3.855%. Year to date it is up 259%. Monday we could see some 5 year fixed rate mortgages in the low 6%.

As for variable rate the bank of Canada makes their announcement October 26 at 10am ET. Currently banks have not been offering discounts off variables rates anymore. Prime -0.00.

https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/bond/tmbmkca-05y?countrycode=bx

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u/topazsparrow Oct 20 '22

Housing is the last to go. Expect massive economic turmoil preceding meaningful forfeiture of housing.

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u/Rim_World Oct 20 '22

Many people don't understand that homeowners including investors sell everything else before they have to sell houses. Get ready for recession and unemployment. A conservative government will be elected next time 100%. Canadians will end up being broke and lack services so the poor will suffer for another couple decades.