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Friday, January 21, 2005

Current Morgage Rates

Current Mortgage Rates as Posted by Sutton Mortgage Company

Canadian fixed mortgage rates are linked to Bank of Canada bond rate for that term. For example, 5 yr. bond rate is 3.57%, and mortgage rates are typically 1.5% above that.

Overall, little changes is expected in rates in the next year, but keep an eye on the Canadian dollar and bond rates to predict fluctuations.

Rates as of 1/20/05

Term: Disc. Rate Bank Rate:
1 year 3.70% 4.7%
2 year 4.0% 5.0%
3 year 4.39% 5.5%
4 year 4.57% 5.8%
5 year 4.75% 6.0%
7 year 5.07% 7%
10 year 5.45% 7.65%
Variable rate 3.5%