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April 5th, 2026

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

Global conflict is hitting closer to home than many Canadians realize. The war in Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are driving bond market volatility, pushing mortgage rates higher even as the Bank of Canada holds its key rate steady. Homeowners approaching renewal should brace for steeper payments regardless of what the central bank does next.

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