current mortgage rates ontario
Beware Experts Mortgage Rates Staying Sticky Amid Oil Shocks
As of May 1, 2026, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.45%, reflecting sticky behavior driven by oil price spikes. When Brent crude jumps, Canadian lenders’ hedging costs rise, prompting banks to adjust rates daily. This dynamic forces borrowers to watch both energy markets and Federal Reserve