04/30/2026
A low mortgage rate looks great.
But that does NOT automatically mean it’s the best deal.
A few things people often miss:
→ Prepayment privileges
Some mortgages limit how much extra you can pay each year without penalty.
That matters if you want to pay your mortgage down faster.
→ Penalties
If you ever need to break your mortgage early (which more than half of Canadians do), the penalty can be much bigger than expected, especially on some fixed-rate products.
→ Restrictions and flexibility
Not all mortgages are built the same. The fine print can affect what you can do later.
Bottom line:
The lowest rate is not always the lowest-cost mortgage.
That’s why looking at the full picture matters more than chasing the headline rate.
📩 Need some guidance? I’m just a click away.
Nicole Reynolds
Mortgage Broker
Mission 35 Mortgage
Lic 12844