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Mortgage Calculator Canada

Canadian mortgage calculator with CMHC insurance and stress test

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Shows how extra payments reduce your loan

How Canadian Mortgages Work

Canadian mortgages differ significantly from US mortgages in structure:

  • Term vs. Amortization: The amortization period is how long to pay off the loan (typically 25 years). The term is the period your rate is locked in (typically 5 years). At the end of each term, you renew at current rates.
  • CMHC Insurance: Required if your down payment is under 20% of the purchase price.
  • Stress Test: All borrowers must qualify at contract rate + 2% to ensure affordability if rates rise.
  • Prepayment Privileges: Most lenders allow 10–20% annual lump-sum prepayments without penalty.

CMHC Mortgage Insurance Rates

Down PaymentCMHC PremiumDescription
5% – 9.99%4.00%Minimum down payment
10% – 14.99%3.10%Standard insured
15% – 19.99%2.80%Lower-ratio insured
20%+0%Conventional (no CMHC)

CMHC premium is added to your mortgage balance, not paid upfront.

Canada Mortgage Stress Test 2026

The stress test requires you to qualify at the higher of:

Option A

Your contract rate + 2%

If rate is 5.5%, qualify at 7.5%

Option B

Floor rate: 5.25%

Minimum qualifying rate

Mortgage Rates by Province

ProvinceAvg. RateAvg. Home Price
British Columbia5.49%CAD $985,000
Ontario5.49%CAD $875,000
Alberta5.45%CAD $492,000
Quebec5.39%CAD $498,000
Nova Scotia5.55%CAD $385,000
Manitoba5.5%CAD $362,000

Canadian Mortgage FAQ