National Bank adjusts its mortgage rates

Montreal, 17 May 2000 - 

National Bank of Canada has adjusted its rates for residential mortgages. The new rates are effective as of May 18, 2000.

TERM

CURRENT RATE
(%)

NEW RATE
(%)

CHANGE

6 months open

8,400

8,800

0,400

1 year open

8,500

8,900

0,400

3 months Saver

6,900

7,400

0,500

3 months closed

7,250

7,750

0,500

6 months closed

7,950

8,350

0,400

1 year closed

7,900

8,300

0,400

2 years closed

8,150

8,450

0,300

3 years closed

8,350

8,550

0,200

4 years closed

8,500

8,700

0,200

5 years closed

8,550

8,750

0,200

7 years closed

8,750

8,950

0,200

10 years closed

9,000

9,150

0,150



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Information :

Jean Robillard
Media Relations and Financial Communications Officer
Public Relations Department
National Bank of Canada
(514) 394-6990
jean.robillard@bnc.ca