Give yourself room to compare
Your renewal letter may not be your best option. Starting early gives you time to compare rates, ask better questions, and avoid making a rushed decision.
When your mortgage term is ending, you do not have to sign the first offer that shows up. A renewal is your chance to look at your rate, payment, term, and options before deciding what fits next.


The best mortgage renewal decision often starts before your offer arrives. Give yourself time to review your current mortgage, understand today’s renewal options, and see what kind of rate, term, and payment structure may fit your next chapter.
Your renewal letter may not be your best option. Starting early gives you time to compare rates, ask better questions, and avoid making a rushed decision.
A lower rate matters, but it is not the whole mortgage. Payment options, prepayment flexibility, penalties, and service can all make a difference.
Your life may look different than it did when you first got your mortgage. Renewal is a good time to adjust your mortgage to fit where you are now.
Accept a new mortgage term with your current lender if the rate, payments, and terms still fit.
Ask whether your current lender can improve the rate, payment options, or renewal terms.
Review mortgage renewal rates and offers from other lenders before you decide.
Move your mortgage to another lender if a better option fits your budget and goals.
Look at payment frequency, prepayment privileges, and fixed or variable rates before you renew.

Yes. You can renew with your current lender or compare mortgage renewal options from other lenders. Before you sign, review the rate, term, payment, prepayment privileges, transfer fees, penalties, and support. Compare before you commit.
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Estimate your monthly mortgage payment or compare different mortgage options side by side. Pick a calculator and run the numbers.
Your rate affects your payment and how much interest you pay, but it should not be the only detail you compare.
Your mortgage term affects your rate, flexibility, and when you will need to make your next renewal decision.
A fixed rate offers more payment certainty. A variable rate can change with market rates, which may or may not fit your comfort level.
Review how the new mortgage payment fits your monthly budget, especially if your payment may increase.
Monthly, bi-weekly, accelerated bi-weekly, or weekly payments can affect how quickly you pay down your mortgage.
Ask what it could cost to break your mortgage before the term ends, especially if your plans may change.

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| Features | Mortgage renewal | Mortgage refinance |
|---|---|---|
| When it happens | At the end of your mortgage term | During or at the end of your mortgage term |
| What usually changes | Rate, term, payment options, lender | Loan amount, amortization, rate, term, or lender |
| Mortgage balance | Usually stays the same or goes down | May increase if you borrow more |
| Common reason | Your term is ending | You want to access equity, consolidate debt, change structure, or adjust the mortgage |
| New approval needed | May be needed if switching lenders | Typically yes |
| Possible expenses | Switching, transfer, appraisal, admin, legal or registration costs | Possible penalty, appraisal, legal, registration, and setup costs |
What should I compare before I sign?
Your mortgage may renew automatically if that is included in your renewal terms. That can be convenient, but it may not give you the best rate or conditions. It is worth reviewing the offer before the renewal date.
Yes. You can switch lenders at renewal if another lender offers a mortgage that better fits your needs. The new lender will still need to review and approve the mortgage.
There can be. Possible costs may include discharge fees, transfer or assignment fees, appraisal fees, legal or registration costs, and administration fees. Ask what applies before deciding.
Renewing usually means choosing a new term for your existing mortgage balance. Refinancing is a bigger change, often involving a higher loan amount, longer amortization, or different mortgage structure.
It depends on your budget and comfort with change. A fixed rate gives more certainty. A variable rate can move up or down with market rates. The right option is the one that fits your plans and risk comfort.
Yes. You can ask your current lender for a better rate, especially if you have other offers to compare. The first renewal offer is not always the best offer.
Start by looking at your full renewal options. You may be able to adjust your term, payment frequency, or rate type. If the increase feels tight, talk through the numbers before you sign.



August 3, 2026 | Rana Simpson | 6 min Read
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