What is a good mortgage renewal rate in Canada?
Short answer
A good mortgage renewal rate in Canada is not one fixed number. It depends on the term, fixed or variable structure, province, insured or uninsured status, balance, amortization, timing, and what comparable borrowers can access in current market conditions.
Generic rate tables can be useful, but they do not always answer whether your specific renewal offer is fair. Renewal decisions are personal to the mortgage details and the borrower’s constraints.
The practical question is whether your lender’s quoted rate is close to current benchmark context for a comparable scenario, or whether the gap is large enough to justify negotiation or a competing quote.
What to check
- Term length
- Fixed or variable
- Province
- Mortgage balance
- Insured or uninsured context
- Comparable published market rates
FairRate compared with other options
| Option | Usually paid by | Main role |
|---|---|---|
| Bank renewal page | The lender | Retain the borrower |
| Broker or rate marketplace | Broker, lender, ads, or lead model | Generate quotes or applications |
| FairRate Canada | The consumer | Check whether an offer looks fair before signing |
Have an actual offer?
Use the free FairRate Canada checker to compare your quoted rate, balance, term, rate type, and province before you respond.
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FAQ
Can I compare my rate to one advertised number?
Use advertised rates as context, but compare against a similar term, rate type, province, and borrower situation.
Why do two borrowers get different renewal rates?
Rates can vary based on mortgage type, lender, balance, amortization, insurance status, timing, and negotiation.