Household effective interest cost on total loans

Statistics Canada's quarterly interest expense on Household sector total loans divided by the outstanding interest-bearing loan balance, expressed as a percentage. This published series is unadjusted at quarterly rates.

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The Household sector includes unincorporated enterprises operated by households and excludes NPISH. The measure reflects interest paid on new and existing borrowing; it is not an annualized loan quote or an APR.

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Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

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