How to use the Canada mortgage calculator
Mortgage rates in Canada
The mortgage rates that are charged in Canada vary substantially by province and territory. The most current Canada mortgage rates are the best ones to use when calculating your expected mortgage payment.
Land transfer tax (LTT) in Canada
When purchasing property in Canada a substantial cost to consider is the land transfer tax that will be charged to transfer the land from the seller to the buyer. It is recommended to understand how land transfer tax is charged in Canada which can be shown on our Canada land transfer tax calculator.
Mortgage affordability in Canada
With the high cost of home prices in Canada, purchasing a home in Canada can prove to be difficult. You can use our Canada mortgage affordability calculator to see how much home you can afford in Canada.
Amortization period
30-year amortization periods are available with a down payment that is less than 20% if you are a first-time homebuyer or purchasing a new build home. For all other cases where the down payment is less than 20% the amortization period is 25-years. If your down payment is more than 20% these maximum periods are set by the lender.
