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Bank of Canada alerts, personal rate impact estimates, and mortgage, savings, GIC, and prime tracking.
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What this enables
Rate alerts, saved impact assumptions, renewal timing, and future RateCompass Plus reports.
Your Mortgage Picture
Do you currently have a mortgage?
Timing Matters
Any mortgage decision in the next year?
Savings & GICs
Do you hold savings or GICs?
Your Main Goal
What matters most right now?
Your Snapshot
Your first focus is mortgage timing.
RateCompass will help you watch renewal timing, compare quotes, and understand rate movement before the decision feels rushed.
Recommended focus
Track rate direction and what it could mean for payment planning.
Compare bank quotes before accepting them.
Watch Bank of Canada decisions and personal rate moments.
Good Morning
Reference Baseline
Verified rate anchors are in place. Forecast signals stay muted until a live model is connected.
Reference values checked Jun 5-10, 2026. Institution rows remain sample until live feeds are connected.
Next Bank of Canada Decision
Jul 15, 2026
Held Jun 10, 2026. Last cut Oct 29, 2025. Forecast probabilities are hidden until a live model is connected.
Verified source: Bank of Canada policy-rate reference.
For You
possible savings if rates soften
possible upside from switching
prime-linked debt can move quickly
Planning Centre
Keep mortgage renewal and GIC maturity dates visible, with practical next steps.
Guidance
Turn rate signals into practical questions and next steps.
Rates
Policy And Prime Reference
VerifiedHeld Jun 10, 2026. Prime as of Jun 5, 2026. The Bank of Canada does not set prime directly; banks set prime, usually in response to policy-rate changes.
Mortgage Outlook
Likely Lower
Fixed mortgage rates are watched through lender pricing and bond-yield trends.
Why this matters: Your renewal timing can change how useful fixed-rate trends are.
Last checked: Jun 5-10, 2026. Institution rows are sample until live feeds are connected.
My Impact
Current Snapshot
Renewal is 6 months away.
Maturity is 12 months away.
Watch for policy-rate and prime-rate changes.
Opportunity Report
If renewal rates move from 4.90% to 4.40%, payment impact is clearer because we know your balance and timing.
Your current GIC estimates about $1,038/year. At maturity, a 0.75% better reinvestment rate could add about $188/year.
$18,000 in prime-linked debt should stay visible.
Planning Centre
Core tracking
CoreTrack one mortgage renewal and one GIC maturity. Plus supports multiple items and reminder history.
Mortgage renewal
Renewal date
Review your current mortgage terms and payout details.
Request competing quotes before the deadline feels urgent.
Compare payment scenarios, penalties, and prepayment privileges.
This item remains active until you choose a completed status.
GIC maturity
Maturity date
Confirm whether automatic renewal is enabled.
Compare GIC, cashable, and savings alternatives.
Choose whether to reinvest, ladder, or keep cash flexible.
This item remains active until you choose a completed status.
Dates and statuses are stored on this device in the prototype. The web preview does not send system notifications, and cloud sync requires a production account service.
Rate Check
Quote Details
Compare a quoted rate from your bank against the current sample benchmark.
Quote rating
Compared with a 4.39% weighted sample benchmark, this quote is weaker than the current sample view but still within the fair range.
Weighted sample benchmark catalog. Last checked: Jun 12-14, 2026. 5-year fixed sample benchmark.
How To Use It
Mortgage rates and LOC/HELOC prime spreads score better when they are lower.
GIC and savings quotes score better when they are higher.
The benchmark quietly gives more weight to major Canadian bank comparables.
Restrictions, penalties, deposit insurance, and promo expiry still matter.
Guidance
This Week
Check the Bank of Canada date, review your renewal or maturity timeline, and decide whether any rate-sensitive item needs attention.
Before You Renew
Start 4-6 months aheadUse RateCompass to compare your current rate, renewal timing, and fixed or variable exposure before accepting a renewal offer.
When Rates Fall
Look for opportunityLower rates can help borrowers, but they can also reduce savings and GIC returns.
When Rates Rise
Protect cash flowHigher rates can raise borrowing costs but may improve some savings and GIC opportunities.
Questions To Ask
Use before a callBring clear questions to your bank, broker, or advisor so rate conversations stay practical.
Terms Index
Mortgages And Debt
Default insured mortgage
A mortgage where insurance protects the lender if the borrower cannot repay. These rates can differ from uninsured mortgages because lender risk is different.
Uninsured mortgage
A mortgage that does not have default insurance. Rates may be higher when the loan, property, or borrower profile creates more lender risk.
Variable mortgage
A mortgage where the rate is tied to prime. The cost can change when lenders change prime after Bank of Canada decisions.
Prime rate
A reference lending rate set by banks, often influenced by Bank of Canada policy-rate changes. Variable mortgages, HELOCs, and lines of credit are commonly priced from prime.
Prime + spread
A rate shown as prime plus an extra amount, such as Prime +0.50%. HELOCs and lines of credit are often quoted this way.
HELOC
A home equity line of credit secured by your property. It is usually quoted as a spread over prime.
GICs
Non-redeemable GIC
A GIC where the money is usually locked in until maturity. The tradeoff is often a stronger posted rate.
Redeemable GIC
A GIC that may allow early access before maturity. The tradeoff is usually a lower rate than a non-redeemable GIC.
Cashable GIC
A GIC designed for easier access to funds, often after a short waiting period. The rate is usually lower because flexibility has value.
Savings And Comparisons
High-interest savings account
A savings account that aims to pay more than a standard account. The rate can depend on the institution, balance, and conditions.
Promo rate
A temporary savings or GIC offer. It can be attractive, but expiry dates, limits, and conditions matter.
Weighted benchmark
A sample comparison point that gives more influence to major Canadian bank rates while still considering smaller or online institution samples.
Quote rating
A plain-language score that compares a quoted rate or prime spread against the current sample benchmark.
Profile
Notification Toggles
Core includes 2 active alerts. RateCompass Plus unlocks unlimited alerts and saved alert history.
Data Sources
Checking the Bank of Canada live reference...
Privacy & Cloud Saving
The protected database and per-user privacy rules are prepared. The hosted account service is not connected to this preview yet.
Passwords are not stored by this preview. Financial details are not included in analytics or notification previews.
Learning Preferences
Keep plain-language terms available while you are learning the app.
V1 Scope
Canada-first launch. Consumer users first. Professional users later. No ads in the premium experience.
RateCompass Plans
Rate dashboards, basic Rate Check, one mortgage, one GIC, and 2 active alerts.
Multiple saved items, unlimited alerts, quote history, custom watchlists, and personalized opportunity reports.
Both plans include a 14-day free trial. No ads in the paid experience.
Before You Choose
RateCompass helps you compare rate offers, track renewal timing, and understand what rate changes mean for your money.
Pick the situation that feels most familiar. The app will show how it can help before you choose a plan.
Your Rate Moment
RateCompass gives you a clearer view before you make a decision.
How RateCompass Helps
Compare the rate against a benchmark before accepting it.
See how the decision may affect your own mortgage, GIC, savings, or debt.
Use reminders and saved context so important dates do not slip by.
Your setup is ready
RateCompass helps you compare rate offers, track renewal timing, and understand what rate changes mean for your money.
How RateCompass helps over time
Start with the rate categories and alerts that match your setup.
Use Rate Check and the terms index before accepting a quote.
Use saved items, scenarios, and alerts as decisions get closer.
Choose your access
Yearly is selected by default for the best value. Monthly is available for flexibility.
RateCompass Core
For checking rates, impact, and two key alerts.
RateCompass Plus
For multiple items, unlimited alerts, and deeper reports.
Side-by-side features
Prototype only. Purchase flow will connect later.
Prototype only. Purchase flow will connect later.