Choosing a Mortgage Rate

The interest rate you pay on your mortgage will depend on a number of factors. Your mortgage rate isn’t the only thing to consider. You’ll also need to be aware of the various payment options, as well as mortgage terms and conditions that could become costly down the road. Learn how each of these following factors will affect your mortgage and mortgage rate by visiting the pages below.

Mortgage Term

A mortgage term is the length of time you are committed to a mortgage rate, lender and conditions set out by that lender...

Variable vs. Fixed

One of the first decisions homebuyers and mortgage shoppers face is whether to select a fixed rate or variable rate mortgage. With...

Terms and Conditions

After your Offer to Purchase has been accepted, and your home inspection has passed, you’ll need to get your mortgage financing in order. Once your...

Prepayment Options

Mortgage prepayment options outline the flexibility you have to increase your monthly mortgage payments or pay off your mortgage...

Porting and Assuming Your Mortgage

What happens if you buy a home, take on a 5-year term, and then after 3 years you have to sell your home? It happens more...

Skipping a Payment

There are going to be times throughout the life of your mortgage where you’ll wish you had a little extra...

Cash Back Mortgages

When you purchase a home, you might find that you need some extra cash. You might want to increase your down payment, renovate...

Collateral Mortgages

There are two ways a lender can register a mortgage loan, they can use a mortgage charge or a collateral charge. With a...

Prime Rate

The prime rate, also known as the prime lending rate, is the annual interest rate Canada’s major banks and financial institutions...