Canadian mortgage guide collection

Renewal & Refinance

Handle renewals, switching, penalties, refinancing and portability.

Renewal & Refinance

Mortgage Renewal in Canada

Start early, compare lenders and review the remaining amortization instead of signing automatically.

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Renewal & Refinance

Switching Mortgage Lenders at Renewal

Understand straight switches, qualification, discharge, assignment and collateral-charge issues.

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Renewal & Refinance

Mortgage Refinancing in Canada

Replace or increase a mortgage while accounting for penalties, equity, fees and a new amortization.

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Renewal & Refinance

Mortgage Prepayment Penalties

Understand three-month interest, interest-rate differential and lender-specific calculations.

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Renewal & Refinance

Mortgage Portability

Move an existing rate and terms to another property when the lender and transaction allow it.

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Renewal & Refinance

Bridge Financing Between Home Closings

Cover a short timing gap when a purchase closes before sale proceeds arrive.

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Renewal & Refinance

Blend-and-Extend Mortgage Options

Combine an existing rate with a new term while checking penalty and future flexibility.

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Renewal & Refinance

Selling a Home With a Mortgage

Plan payout, discharge, portability, bridge financing and closing adjustments.

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