Best Mortgage Rates in Saskatchewan
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Saskatchewan mortgage rate update: August 2025
Variable rates are holding steady after the Bank of Canada's latest rate decision
Fixed rates are more likely to increase than decrease in August.
August could be a long month for Saskatchewan's mortgage shoppers.
On July 30, the Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.75%. It was the Bank's third consecutive rate hold, and came as no surprise.
The rate hold means borrowers are stuck with today's variable mortgage rates until at least September 17, when the BoC is scheduled to make its next rate decision. Brokerages currently offer the lowest variable rates — around 4%. You might pay significantly more elsewhere.
At least variable rates are stable. Fixed mortgage rates could spend the rest of the summer inching up.
That's because government bond yields, which help determine lenders’ fixed rates, spent July on a steady upward trek. Yields tapered off somewhat toward the end of July, but they will begin August higher than they’ve been since January. When yields rise over an extended period of time, lenders often respond by increasing their fixed rates.
Fixed rates crept up here and there in the final days of July, but not to the extent that signals a wholesale shift. You can still find three- and five-year fixed rates advertised at around 4% at some mortgage brokerages.
Whether fixed rates rise further in the coming weeks is hard to predict, especially in the current economic climate. But it's a definite possibility. If you're considering getting a fixed-rate mortgage this summer, get pre-approved and lock in a rate as soon as possible.
What’s a good mortgage rate in Saskatchewan right now?
As of August 1, most five-year fixed mortgage rates are hovering around 4.25%. The lowest three-year rates are closer to 4%.
Government bond yields, which lenders use to set fixed mortgage rates, crept up in July. If bond yields continue that trend, fixed rates are more likely to rise than fall in the short term.
2025 Saskatchewan mortgage rate forecast
Mortgage rates may decrease further in the second half of 2025.
The Bank of Canada is expected to reduce its overnight rate again twice before the end of the year, which would lower variable mortgage rates by at least 0.5% versus today’s levels.
Fixed mortgage rates will likely continue hovering between 3.75% and 4.25% for the remainder of 2025.
Read more about the Bank of Canada's latest rate announcement.
The BoC makes policy interest rate announcements eight times a year. Find out how its latest decision might impact Canada's housing market.
Saskatchewan housing market update
Year-over-year home sales in Saskatchewan fell 5% in May. Despite the drop in sales, the benchmark price in Saskatchewan rose in May and now stands at $369,500, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association. That’s about 9% higher than a year ago.
In a press release, SRA CEO Chris Guérette called recent rises in home prices “quite significant.” He added: “We’re optimistic that market conditions will trend more towards balance in the coming months, but we see the impact it can have on housing prices when the market is this tight.”
Saskatchewan home buyer resources
Saskatchewan first-time home buyer programs
There aren’t many provincial programs available to eligible first-time home buyers in Saskatchewan. Two of the only ones still available are:
The Mortgage Flexibilities Support Program, which allows homeowners earning income below certain thresholds to access new unis in designated housing projects in Saskatoon.
The First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit, which provides a tax credit worth up to $1.050 to eligible taxpayers.
First-timers in Saskatchewan can also make use of federal programs like the Home Buyers’ Plan and the First Home Savings Account.
Land transfer taxes in Saskatchewan
In Saskatchewan, you're taxed on the value of your home and your mortgage amount. You'll pay a transfer fee equal to 0.4% of your property's value. You'll also pay a set fee based on your mortgage amount as follows:
- No fee for a transfer with a value up to $500
- $25 for a transfer with a value between $500.01 and $6,300
- 0.4% of a home's value for a transfer of $6,300.01 or more.
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Frequently asked questions
How do Saskatchewan lenders determine mortgage rates?
How do Saskatchewan lenders determine mortgage rates?
The mortgage rate you’re offered by a lender in Saskatchewan will be based on two primary factors; one based on the state of the economy and one based on your financial situation.
Economic factors
Variable mortgage rates are influenced by the Bank of Canada’s overnight rate. When the overnight rate increases or decreases, a lender’s prime rate follows suit. Variable mortgage rates are based on a lender’s prime rate, so as the prime rate rises or falls, so do variable rates.
Fixed mortgage rates are determined by activity in the government bond market, particularly the yields on one-, three- and five-year bonds. Fixed mortgage rates follow the movement of those yields.
Your financial situation
Factors specific to you also affect the rates you’re offered. These include:
Your credit score.
Your income.
Your total debts.
The loan type you choose.
The amount you’re borrowing.
The term length and amortization period of your loan.
Lenders look for signs of risk when assessing these aspects of your finances. The riskier they perceive you to be as a borrower, the higher the rate they’re likely to offer you.
Will mortgage rates come down in 2025?
Will mortgage rates come down in 2025?
The Bank of Canada overnight rate has been unchanged since March. If the bank lowers the rate, lower variable mortgage rates will follow. Fixed mortgage rates will likely continue hovering between 3.75% and 4.25% for much of the year.
How do you qualify for a lower mortgage rate in Saskatchewan?
How do you qualify for a lower mortgage rate in Saskatchewan?
Some of the mechanisms that shape rates are beyond your control, but there are steps you can take to convince lenders to offer you the best mortgage rates. For example, you can try:
Improving your credit score. A higher credit score generally results in better loan offers. Get a better score by eliminating existing debt and paying future bills in full and on time.
Increasing your income. It’s not always easy, but any additional income you can earn will improve your financial position. Lenders look at your income to assess your ability to afford a mortgage.
Decreasing your total debts. Lenders consider your total debt load when determining your mortgage rate. Pay down personal loans, student loans or other types of debts if you can.
Consider all your mortgage options. See if adjusting the loan type, the term length or the amortization period of your loan could result in you being offered a better rate.
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