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Recessions, Interest Rates, and the Benefit of Variable Rate Mortgages

By Jason Scott · Published May 16, 2022

What is a recession? A recession is two back to back quarters with negative growth. In other words the economy is shrinking over six months. What is the impact of a recession on mortgages?

In the case of a recession, the Bank of Canada generally lowers their key rate, which impacts variable rate mortgages. This means you can be rewarded for choosing a variable rate mortgage, if you’re prepared to ride the storm. Watch the video to learn more!

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