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The impact of an interest-rate rise on homeowners

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The impact of an interest-rate rise on homeowners

Author: Sound Choices

May 15, 2018


The content in the below article is meant for Canadian investors only.


 

Nearly half of all Canadian mortgages are up for renewal this year – these homeowners are now facing the impact of several interest-rate hikes over the last year.


The 5-year fixed-term mortgage rate was 7% in 2008.
Could it happen again?


How much will a mortgage payment go up?

Assuming a 25-year amortization period, we’ve looked at three interest rates and mortgages representing typical housing prices across the country:

  • 2.75% = competitive 5-year fixed mortgage rate (May 2013)*
  • 3.25% = best rate today (May 2018)**
  • 5.50% = bank’s posted rates today (May 2018)**
Mortgage
rate
Monthly
payment
Additional
monthly cost1
Additional
yearly cost1
$300,000
mortgage
2.75%$1,381.53——
3.25%$1,458.50$76.97$923.64
5.50%$1,831.17$449.64$5,395.68
$500,000
mortgage
2.75%$2,239.83——
3.25%$2,430.83$128.27$1,539.24
5.50%$3,051.96$749.40$8,992.80
$1,000,000
mortgage
2.75%$4,605.11——
3.25%$4,861.66$256.55$3,078.60
5.50%$6,103.91$1,498.80$17,985.60

Even though the interest-rate increase may not seem high, this can translate into a significant difference to your monthly budget – especially over a one-year period or the life of the mortgage.


Talk to your Financial Advisor about how an interest-rate hike will impact your monthly budget and your financial plan.


*Source: Posted Historical 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates. RateHub Inc.
**Source: Mortgage Rate History. The Mortgage Group.
1 Compared to 2.75%.
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