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BMO now has the longest regular rate guarantee period of any Big 6 Bank. On Tuesday, Canada’s fourth largest bankupped its rate hold period from 90 to 130 days. Prior to that, 120 days was the longest normal rate hold of any big bank. Note: “Normal” rate hold means a rate hold that applies to the lender’s regular rates. Banks...

If you look back over the last 40-odd years, there’s never been a time where a 10-year fixed rate has saved you more than a 5-year fixed. A 10-year term’s rate premium over a 5-year fixed, let alone over a variable, is simply too steep…most of the time. But this time might be different. According to our records, BMO’s 3.49%...