Savings Rates 
Deposit Accounts
Deposit accounts (often referred to as a savings or chequing account) offer a variable interest rate which is often based on the balance in the account.
GIC/GIA (Short Term)
Term deposits are investment products that offer a guaranteed rate of return for a pre-defined time period.
GIC/GIA (Long Term)
Term deposits are investment products that offer a guaranteed rate of return for a pre-defined time period.
Annuities
Annuities are investments that pay an income on a periodic (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual) basis.
RRIFs
A registered retirement income fund (RRIF) is purchased with the proceeds of a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP).
U.S. Term Deposits (Short Term)
Term deposits are investment products that offer a guaranteed rate of return for a pre-defined time period.
U.S. Term Deposits (Long Term)
Term deposits are investment products that offer a guaranteed rate of return for a pre-defined time period.
Loan Rates
Mortgages (Open)
A mortgage is a contract stipulating a specific property, typically a residence or building, as collateral for a loan. The mortgage incurs a rate of interest that varies according to term and other features.
Mortgages (Closed)
Closed mortgages involve a strict repayment schedule of a specific amount with optional limited lump sum payments and payment increases.
Prime Rate
The bank prime is the interest rate that a financial institution will give to its most creditworthy customers for a loan. The rate changes with the Bank of Canada prime rate.
Credit Cards
The interest rate applied to purchases.
Auto Loans
The current interest rates applied to a new car loan for an amount of $15,000 or less.
Equity Loans
An equity loan is secured by a property owned by the borrower. The property used is usually the principal residence of the borrower.
Line of Credit (Secured)
A line of credit is an agreement by a financial institution to loan money to a borrower up to an agreed upon maximum. Interest is only charged on the money that is actually withdrawn from the line of credit. The line of credit is secured by collateral, such as the principal residence of the borrower.
Line of Credit (Unsecured)
A line of credit is an agreement by a financial institution to loan money to a borrower up to an agreed upon maximum. Interest is only charged on the money that is actually withdrawn from the line of credit.
Unsecured Loans
The current interest rate on an unsecured loan for an amount of $5,000 or less.
Quotes & Research
Currencies / Rates
| CDN$ buys | ||
| US$ | +.0055 | .9405 |
| Yen | +.7100 | 100.8400 |
| Euro | +.0081 | .6607 |
| US$ buys | ||
| CDN$ | -.0062 | 1.0633 |
| Yen | +.1300 | 107.2200 |
| Euro | +.0043 | .7025 |
