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Today’s Mortgage Renewal Rates in Canada

Sep 12, 2026
You can't expect your lender’s initial mortgage renewal offer to be a bargain. That’s why comparing the best mortgage renewal rates is an essential part of the renewal process.
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Currently showing: fixed & variable rate mortgages in Ontario for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 year terms
Lender highlights
Strong mortgage features.Very good monthly pre-payment.Skip payment not available.Very good annual pre-payment.
Best rate from Meridian
3.44%
5 yearvariable
$1,990monthly payment
Other rates from Meridian
4.29%
3 year

fixed

$2,176

per month


4.59%
5 year

fixed

$2,244

per month

Lender highlights
Strong mortgage features.Very good monthly pre-payment.Skip payment not available.Very good annual pre-payment.
Best rate from Marathon Mortgage
3.50%
5 yearvariable
$2,002monthly payment
Other rates from Marathon Mortgage
4.54%
5 year

fixed

$2,232

per month


4.59%
3 year

fixed

$2,244

per month


5.19%
4 year

fixed

$2,383

per month


5.64%
2 year

fixed

$2,490

per month

Lender highlights
Strong mortgage features.Very good monthly pre-payment.Skip a payment.Very good annual pre-payment.
Best rate from Bank Of Montreal
3.60%
5 yearvariable
$2,024monthly payment
Other rates from Bank Of Montreal
4.44%
3 year

fixed

$2,210

per month


4.50%
4 year

fixed

$2,223

per month


4.60%
5 year

fixed

$2,246

per month


4.73%
2 year

fixed

$2,276

per month


5.33%
1 year

fixed

$2,416

per month


5.44%
7 year

fixed

$2,442

per month


5.90%
10 year

fixed

$2,553

per month

Lender highlights
Strong mortgage features.Very good monthly pre-payment.Skip payment not available.Very good annual pre-payment.
Best rate from Pine Financial
3.60%
5 yearvariable
$2,024monthly payment
Other rates from Pine Financial
4.29%
3 year

fixed

$2,176

per month


4.29%
4 year

fixed

$2,176

per month


4.29%
5 year

fixed

$2,176

per month

Lender highlights
Strong mortgage features.Very good monthly pre-payment.Skip payment not available.Very good annual pre-payment.
Best rate from Radius Financial
3.60%
5 yearvariable
$2,024monthly payment
Other rates from Radius Financial
4.39%
5 year

fixed

$2,198

per month


4.44%
3 year

fixed

$2,210

per month


4.69%
2 year

fixed

$2,267

per month


4.69%
4 year

fixed

$2,267

per month


4.89%
1 year

fixed

$2,313

per month

Homewise Mortgage Disclaimer:These rates do not include taxes, fees, and insurance. Your actual rate and loan terms will be determined by the partner's assessment of your creditworthiness and other factors. Any potential savings figures are estimates based on the information provided by you and our advertising partners. Mortgage Brokerage Licensed in ON #12984, BC #X301004, MB and AB. Homewise can pursue mortgage brokering activity in SK, NL, NS and NB.

How much will renewing your mortgage cost?

Take a minute to find out using our mortgage renewal calculator.

Mortgage renewal rate update: September 2026

After the Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% on September 2, 2026, we know that variable renewal rates will hover around their current levels until at least the end of October.

The mystery is where fixed renewal rates will go. Unfortunately, the most likely direction is up.

That’s because bond yields, which lenders use to price their fixed mortgage rates, started the month by rising higher than they’ve been in over two years. The global bond sell-off you may have heard about created lower bond prices, which triggered higher yields. Worries around oil prices, inflation and weakening economic growth are forcing yields higher, too.

That could mean higher fixed renewal rates for Canadian homeowners. If you’re renewing your mortgage in the next few months, consider reaching out to lenders now so you can discuss locking in a rate before your options get more expensive.

Read more about the Bank of Canada's latest rate announcement.

The BoC makes policy interest rate announcements eight times a year. Find out how its latest decision might impact Canada's housing market.
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Renewing your mortgage soon?

Remember:

  • Assessing your own finances is an important step when renewing.

  • There are ways to lower your monthly payment for your next mortgage contract, even if rates have risen.

To get the best mortgage renewal rate, plan to negotiate

There are two ways to secure the best rate on your mortgage renewal: using a broker or negotiating on your own behalf.

Renew with your current lender

Renew with another lender

Who negotiates?

You.

A mortgage broker can negotiate on your behalf, or you can negotiate directly.

Do you need to submit a new application?

No. This can be helpful if you’d have trouble getting approved with your current finances.

Yes.

Will you face the stress test?

No.

No, assuming you have an uninsured mortgage and are not making any changes to your mortgage amount or amortization period.

How to begin the process.

Wait for your current lender to send you a renewal offer.

Contact a mortgage broker, or begin contacting other lenders directly.

How to negotiate.

Don’t accept your lender’s first offer. Ask for rates more in line with advertised discounted or special rates.

Mortgage broker negotiates on your behalf. If you’re negotiating with a lender directly, share the most competitive rates you’re getting from other lenders.

🤓Nerdy Tip

Many alternative lenders work exclusively with mortgage brokers, so even if you take care of the comparisons yourself, you may need to tag in a broker to get your application underway at the lender of your choosing.

How to estimate your new mortgage payment

A simple way to estimate the cost of your next mortgage term is to use a mortgage renewal calculator:

  1. Enter your potential renewal details, including the new interest rate and any changes you may be considering to the amortization period, rate type or payment frequency. 

  2. Compare the results to your current mortgage payment to find out how much more you could be paying upon renewal. 

Running these numbers yourself can be helpful, but consider your lender or mortgage broker to be the ultimate source of truth when it comes to determining the cost of your renewal.

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Frequently asked questions


Does my mortgage rate change when I renew?

It’s very likely that your mortgage interest rate will change when you renew. Renewal rates are based on lenders’ current mortgage rates, so if rates have risen or fallen since you signed your last mortgage, your next rate will almost certainly be different.

What's a good mortgage renewal rate right now?

As of September 2026, lenders’ renewal rates are no different than their purchase mortgage rates. Three- and five-year fixed renewal rates can be found for around 3.9% at some brokerages. Variable renewal rates are generally 3.4% or higher.