Mortgage Rates FAQ’s

What’s the point of comparing mortgage rates?

First of all, there are so many lenders out there who each has many diverse packages to choose from. It can take ages to go through each mortgage providers products and compare them by yourself. We’ve already identified the top mortgage providers and compared them for you to quickly and easily narrow down your search.

What are my pre-payment options?

Your prepayment options will depend entirely on the mortgage provider you choose as they set their pre-payment terms on an individual basis. There are usually two types of pre-payment options: lump sum pre-payments and monthly prepayment increases.

A lump sum prepayment option means that you have the choice to make a lump sum contribution to what’s left of your principle. The maximum amount you can prepay will usually be given as a percentage of your remaining or initial principle, e.g. 20%. It might be possible to pay more if you pay a penalty.

A monthly payment increase allows you to increase your monthly payments at any time. The higher your monthly payments are the shorter the remaining amortization period. There will also usually be an upper limit on by how much you can increase your payments from their original amount.

How often does Toronto Mortgage Brokerage update their rates?

There is no set rule for when mortgage rates are updated. Individual brokers, as well as lenders, choose when to update their rates at their own discretion. We are constantly checking the brokers we compare on our website as well as the Canadian Bank to ensure you get the most up to date rates.

Fixed rate vs. Variable rate mortgages

As the name suggests, fixed-rate mortgages have interest rates that are fixed for the entire period of the mortgage. This rate is established before you buy the mortgage product based on the prime interest rate at the time. Your interest payments won’t change if the prime interest rate fluctuates later on, for better or worse.

A variable-rate mortgage usually starts out with an interest rate slightly lower than for fixed-rate mortgage products. However, your interest payments will follow the interest rate as it goes up and down during your mortgage period. This means that you will be making a trade-off between stability or instability when it comes to your payments for the chance of paying less interest.

What’s the difference between an open or closed mortgage?

The biggest difference between open and closed mortgages comes down to flexibility in how and when you pay off your principal mortgage amount. An open mortgage allows you to make additional payments or pay off the entire principal amount at any time during the mortgage period. The ability to free yourself from your mortgage commitment early comes at the cost of paying a higher rate.

On the other hand, a closed mortgage has fixed payment amounts, schedules, and terms to which you are bound. Some lenders allow you to amortize your principle early if you pay what is called a pre-payment penalty. However, these mortgages come with lower interest rates than open mortgages. An open mortgage can be a good option if you know you are due to receive a large sum of money soon.

Both open and closed mortgages can come in fixed or variable rate mortgages.

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The most up to date mortgage rates from the best mortgage providers or brokers in Toronto. Compare any type of mortgage from fixed or variable-rate mortgages to open or closed mortgages as well as mortgages with various terms and down payments.