How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

Apr 4, 2026 - 17:00
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How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada
A house, for sale in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood, is pictured on Feb. 15, 2022.

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.