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The Official Mortgage Rates Thread

Jr. Member
Mar 16, 2006
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Toronto

The Official Mortgage Rates Thread

per http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/show ... p?t=350650 i am starting a thread on the current mortgage rates for

Open Variable
Closed Variabe
Fixed
Fixed Rate Cashback

help out fellow RFD'ers - let us know where and what the best rates are! :)

edit:
Toronto Star's official daily mortgage rate table
http://www.fiscalagents.com/thestar/mor_clo_sort.shtml
(thanks jerryhung!)

edit:
as of Oct 26, 2006, best rates seem to be:
Open Variable - nothing is FULLY open so far... (penalties), but check out prime - .95 for 5 years with Danby Bank and Dundee Bank of Canada
Closed Variabe - Prime minus 1% for 5 yr (donno through what institution, PM anon)
Fixed - ING 5yr @ 4.94%, but only with a 400K mortgage
Fixed Rate Cashback
Thread Summary
Active mortgage brokers in the thread (as of September 2020) are:

@CdnRealEstateGuy (Kevin)
@PaulMeredith
@rateconnect (Phil)
@TazZaide


Note, all of the rates quoted on the thread are for approvals, not pre-approvals. This means these rates are for transfers/renewals, purchases with an accepted offer, or refinances. The rates cannot be held for pre-approvals (purchasers without an accepted offer who are still searching for a property).

For us to give you an idea on rates and fees, we need to know (please answer the questions below for your particular transaction only):

For a mortgage transfer/renewal:

-How much is the mortgage owing?
-Roughly, what is the current market value of the property?
-Which city is the property located in?
-Is the property owner-occupied or a rental?
-Who is your current lender?
-Do you have a HELOC tied to the mortgage?
-Is the mortgage CMHC insured?
-When did you buy the property?
-What was the purchase price?
-When is your renewal date?

For a purchase of a property:

-What is the purchase price?
-How much is the down payment?
-Where it the property located?
-When is the closing date?
-Will the property be owner-occupied or a rental?

For a mortgage refinance:
Whenever you are borrowing MORE money than currently owing or INCREASING the remaining amortization period, it is a refinance.

-Roughly, what is the current market value of the property?
-What is the current mortgage owing?
-How much do you want to borrow (refinance)?
-Is the property owner-occupied or a rental?
-Where is the property located?
-When do you want to close on the refinance?

Guides from brokers:
-Switching lenders step-by-step

General Notes:
-It usually takes 30 days to close on a transfer/switch mortgage, but faster closes are possible (especially in slower periods like winter). Generally, applicants should contact a broker 90-120 days before closing/renewal. Quotes can generally be held for 30/120 days. Live deals (firm closing date) are generally required for the best rates (for approvals only, not preapprovals).
-The brokers will give the lowest available interest rate available given the inputs provided, and otherwise assume the applicant has good/great credit history/score (680+), good income and employment to support the payments, no other material debts, etc. to satisfy Gross Debt Service Ratio (GDS) and Total Debt Service Ratio (TDS) requirements...
-The lower interest rates will generally be available for situations with: insured, owner-occupied, non-HELOC (i.e. not collateral charge), higher down payment/equity (if non-insured), <$1M property value. Location of the property is also a factor.
-Competitive rates that cover appraisal/legal fees are generally available for transfers. Break fees for your current mortgage are never covered (for competitive rates).
-Mono lenders generally have the lowest rates, better prepayment terms (e.g. 20/20), portability, and other favourable terms. Also have a cheaper IRD penalty calc.
-PM with a broker to get details on the actual lender(s) available to you.
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Jr. Member
Mar 16, 2006
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i'll start, even tho the rates i received are meh...

based on Prime = 6%

HSBC
3 year open variable: Prime - 0.5% = 5.5%
5 year closed variable: Prime - 0.85% = 5.15%
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Oct 9, 2001
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Through my mortgage broker I am happy I got 5 years closed variable at Prime minus .90 (but their APR is 5.062) so even better than that!

The only place I found better was Dundee at Prime minus .95 but my broker doesn't deal with them.

Here is a great link for all to compare rates on variable closed:

http://www.moneysearch.ca/mortgagerates.htm

Beware that some rates like the 5.00 variable closed on this list are just the introductory rates.

I did TONS of research so if anyone needs any help, let me know :)
Jr. Member
Mar 16, 2006
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thanks!

questions - what is "APR"? is your rate prime minus .90 for the full 5 years? since it's CLOSED variable, will there be penalties if/when you decide to convert to fixed rate?
Member
May 14, 2006
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London
i just signed a 5 year prime - .85 at scotia.

no fees or penalties to convert to fixed at anytime
Jr. Member
Mar 16, 2006
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quentin0 wrote: i just signed a 5 year prime - .85 at scotia.

no fees or penalties to convert to fixed at anytime
is this a closed variable?
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Dec 19, 2004
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good thread - i think this part of the forum needs more 'official' types of threads for the constant q's that come up.

So, I'd suggest you update the title and make this the 'official mortgage rates thread'
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Mar 16, 2006
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it seems mortgage brokers DO get better rates...

ING 5 yr fixed is 5.14%
i just got quoted 4.94% by a broker!

now i wonder whether to fix or variable....
Member
Feb 14, 2002
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Is the 4.94% for a 5 year fixed as well? Cuz that's a really good rate. I talked to a mortgage broker and the best was 5.09. Do you mind giving out information on your mortgage broker?

doodling wrote: it seems mortgage brokers DO get better rates...

ING 5 yr fixed is 5.14%
i just got quoted 4.94% by a broker!

now i wonder whether to fix or variable....
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Apr 16, 2006
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Just bought a house with my mom...she had no credit and the only reason why the application was approved was because of my credit history...

Needless to say, not the greatest rate.

I'm locked in at 5 years at 5.74 %

When it's time to renew, my mom will have better credit and she should be able to haggle a better rate than that. For the time being however....> :(

BTW: Laurentian Bank
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Dec 19, 2004
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chileung wrote: Is the 4.94% for a 5 year fixed as well? Cuz that's a really good rate. I talked to a mortgage broker and the best was 5.09. Do you mind giving out information on your mortgage broker?
Hi - I too would be interested in knowing the contact info for that person - get them some referrals ;)
Newbie
Dec 15, 2003
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i did have a 5.1 closed from td about 3.5 years ago. Now I've sold the house and I'm looking for a new mortgage.. so far best I've seen is PC at around 5.14? But TD refuses to match it since it's not a "bank"
Newbie
Jan 10, 2006
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I got Prime - 1% for 5 years variable closed.
I think my mortgage broker is pretty good in terms of getting the best rate possible. If you want his contact, please pm me.
Jr. Member
May 7, 2006
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My broker arranged prime - 0.9 (open/variable) at industrial alliance pasific.
I never heard of them before.
Any opinions about their service.
Or should I go for another institution.

[QUOTE]I got Prime - 1% for 5 years variable closed.
I think my mortgage broker is pretty good in terms of getting the best rate possible. If you want his contact, please pm me.[/QUOTE]

where did you get the rate from?
Would you pm me thanks.

Thanks.
Sr. Member
Jan 17, 2002
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The cheapest Open Variable I could find was with CIBC 5 year open Variable -.8 prime. Also Firstline mortgages had a - .9 below prime Open Variable but if you left before 5 years you were penalized -.15 so not as good as I thought at first.
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leafs wrote: The cheapest Open Variable I could find was with CIBC 5 year open Variable -.8 prime. Also Firstline mortgages had a - .9 below prime Open Variable but if you left before 5 years you were penalized -.15 so not as good as I thought at first.
I'd bet CIBC would penalize you as well. I always thought Firstline was CIBC's discount mortgage handlers?

The lowest I can find right now is open variable 5 years at -.95 with Dundee bank
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Jan 17, 2002
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Is that .95 below prime open and variable without penalty? If it is that is a sweet deal. Will they cover legals costs as well?

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