Mortgage Qualify

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Know your mortgage numbers before you sign anything.

Eleven calculators, real Canadian rules, and a learning centre that explains the "why" — so every offer you make, and everything you sign, is something you actually understand.

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Guides & articles
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Provinces covered
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Estimated payment

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Home price$650,000
Down payment$130,000
Interest rate4.79%

Estimated monthly payment · 25-yr amortization

$2,962

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CMHC-aligned formulasAll provinces & territoriesBank of Canada benchmark rateNo signup required to calculate

This week's posted bank rates

As of September 23, 2026

Prime rate

4.45%

1-year fixed

5.49%

3-year fixed

6.05%

5-year fixed

6.09%

These are official posted rates — typically higher than what a lender will actually offer after negotiation, so use them as a general reference point, not a quote. Source: Bank of Canada, published weekly.

Every stage of the math

Eleven calculators, one consistent set of numbers.

Buying a home

01

Affordability & Stress Test

How much you can afford to buy — or whether a refinance qualifies — stress test, CMHC and closing costs included.

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02

Payment Comparison

Compare up to three mortgage scenarios side by side, with full amortization schedules.

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03

CMHC Insurance

Estimate your mortgage default insurance premium based on your down payment.

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04

Land Transfer Tax

Provincial and municipal land transfer tax, including first-time buyer rebates.

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05

Closing Costs

A full estimate of legal fees, title insurance, inspection and other closing costs.

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06

Rent vs. Buy

Compare the long-term net worth impact of buying versus renting and investing the difference.

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Existing homeowners

01

Prepayment

See how extra payments or a lump sum shorten your mortgage and save on interest.

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02

HELOC

Estimate your available home equity line of credit under Canadian rules.

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03

Renewal Comparison

Compare renewal offers from up to three lenders side by side.

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Investing & credit

01

Rental Property Investment

Cash flow, cap rate and cash-on-cash return for a rental property, in one calculator.

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02

Credit Score Simulator

An educational illustration of how common factors move a score — not a real score predictor.

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Learning centre

Understand the "why," not just the number.

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Mortgage Basics

Fixed vs. Variable: How to Actually Choose

The real trade-off isn't rate — it's how much payment uncertainty you can absorb over your term.

7 min read

Qualifying

How the Mortgage Stress Test Actually Works

Every insured and uninsured mortgage in Canada is qualified at a higher rate than you'll actually pay. Here's why, and how to calculate it yourself.

6 min read

Getting Started

The First-Time Buyer's Guide to Getting Mortgage-Ready

A practical order of operations: credit, down payment, pre-approval, and the programs designed specifically for first-time buyers.

9 min read

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Track every calculation across sessions, revisit them from any device, and pick up your mortgage planning right where you left off.

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