Mortgage Renewals Are About to Get Expensive: Here's Why

The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast · Mar 18, 2026 · 25m

Mortgage renewals could be the most expensive financial decision you have ever made without even realizing it. We are in a rate environment where even the experts admit predictions over three to five years are essentially guesswork. In this episode, we break down what is actually driving mortgage rates in Canada right now, why global events you would never think to connect to your monthly payment are quietly shaping what you will owe at renewal, and what Ottawa homeowners need to be thinking about before they sit down with their lender.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts01:27 Market…