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Your mortgage renewal is your chance to save

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.

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What is a mortgage renewal?

Start your research before the renewal letter arrives

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.

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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.

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Look beyond the renewal rate

A lower rate matters, but it is not the whole mortgage. Payment options, prepayment flexibility, penalties, and service can all make a difference.

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Assess based on your life today

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.

How mortgage renewals work

  • Renew with your lender

  • Negotiate your offer

  • Compare other lenders

  • Switch your mortgage

  • Review payment options

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Can I switch lenders at mortgage renewal?

Mortgage calculators to plan your next move

What to compare before you renew

  • Mortgage rate

  • Term length

  • Fixed or variable rate

  • Payment amount

  • Payment frequency

  • Penalties

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What's the difference between renewing and refinancing?

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FeaturesMortgage renewalMortgage refinance
When it happensAt the end of your mortgage termDuring or at the end of your mortgage term
What usually changesRate, term, payment options, lenderLoan amount, amortization, rate, term, or lender
Mortgage balanceUsually stays the same or goes downMay increase if you borrow more
Common reasonYour term is endingYou want to access equity, consolidate debt, change structure, or adjust the mortgage
New approval neededMay be needed if switching lendersTypically yes
Possible expensesSwitching, transfer, appraisal, admin, legal or registration costsPossible penalty, appraisal, legal, registration, and setup costs

What should I compare before I sign?

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