This is the actual interest rate paid on a loan or mortgage. In Canada, mortgages typically have a higher effective interest rate because of the fact that interest rates are compounded semi-annually or twice per year.
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| Term | Rate |
|
PRIME |
3.00% |
|
Variable |
2.79% |
|
1 Year |
2.89% |
|
3 Year |
2.99% |
|
4 Year |
3.19% |
|
5 Year |
3.29% |
|
10 Year |
3.99% |