Mortgage interest rates trended downward in 2025, but the Bank of Canada’s recent pause suggests variable rates will stabilize in 2026. Variable-rate mortgages, now cheaper than fixed rates, may grow in popularity. Fixed-rate renewers could face a 26% increase in payments, while variable-rate renewers might see a 4% rise. Economic uncertainty is expected to keep home sales growth muted in 2026.
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