Best Mortgage Rates in the Yukon
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Yukon mortgage rate update: June 2025
Variable rates are holding steady.
The BoC could change rates on July 30.
Fixed rates have seen recent upticks.
On June 4, 2025, the Bank of Canada decided to hold its overnight rate at 2.75%. Maintaining the overnight rate means variable mortgage rates in the Yukon will stay at their current levels until at least July 30, when the Bank is scheduled to make its next overnight rate decision.
The lowest variable rate offers remain around 4% at several mortgage brokerages, but are higher at the country’s largest banks.
A rate hold in June was expected, as April’s high inflation numbers made cutting rates a risky proposition. Analysts expect the Bank of Canada to cut its overnight rate at least twice more in 2025, which would shave at least 0.5% from variable mortgage rates.
Fixed mortgage rates have been a little more volatile, as lenders respond to activity in the government bond market.
Government bond yields rose for much of May, and were up in the first few days of June. When yields rise, fixed rates tend to follow suit.
Sure enough, three- and five-year fixed rates have been edging up in the Yukon.
As of June 4, 2025, fixed-rate offers had climbed north of 4.1% at many mortgage brokerages. If bond yields continue to rise, 4.1% might look like a bargain in a few weeks.
What's a good mortgage rate in the Yukon right now?
As of June 2025, some lenders in the Yukon are offering five-year fixed mortgage rates and three-year fixed mortgage rates for around 4.2%. Five-year variable mortgage rates can still be found for around 4%.
2025 Yukon 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 much of the 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.
Yukon housing market update
The Yukon Bureau of Statistics releases quarterly reports on real estate trends. The most recent report covered October through December 2024. During those months, the average sale price of a single-detached house in Whitehorse jumped 4.9% since the year before to $657,900. The average condo sold for $611,900.
Yukon home buyer resources
Yukon first-time home buyer programs
Yukon residents who are unable to get traditional financing can apply for the Yukon Home Ownership Loan Program when buying or building a primary home. You must have a down payment of at least 2.5%.
If approved, the program finances the loan, which you’ll repay at an interest rate equal to one percentage point below the prevailing average 5-year mortgage rate. Anyone — not just first-time buyers — may apply.
Yukon land transfer taxes
You'll pay a flat fee, which is based on your home's value, and an additional fee based on the change in value since your home was sold. The flat fee is:
- $50 for a home value of less than $100,000.
- $150 for home values between $100,000 and $500,000.
- $350 for home values between $500,000 and $3 million.
- $550 for home values between $3 million and $10 million.
- $750 for home values above $10 million.
Mortgage calculators
Frequently asked questions
How do lenders determine mortgage rates?
How do lenders determine mortgage rates?
The mortgage rate you’re offered 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?
How do you qualify for a lower mortgage rate?
While some factors that affect rates are beyond your control, there are things you can do to encourage lenders to offer you the best mortgage rates. For example, you can:
Improve your credit score. To start, pay down any outstanding debt and pay off every bill in full.
Increase your income. This isn’t always easy, but any additional income will improve your financial position.
Decrease your total debts. Lenders consider your total debt load when determining the details of your loan.
Consider all your options. See if adjusting the loan type, the term length or the amortization period of your loan could help.
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