11/02/2026
A lower mortgage payment doesn't always mean a healthier mortgage.
In May 2024, Canada's banking regulator, OSFI, continued to highlight concerns surrounding extended mortgage amortizations and payment deferrals.
Here's why this matters.
When homeowners struggle with higher mortgage payments, extending their amortization or temporarily reducing payments can provide short-term relief. But there's a trade-off: a longer repayment period can mean paying more interest over the life of the mortgage, while deferred payments can allow interest to accumulate.
In other words, a payment that feels more manageable today doesn't necessarily mean you're making progress on your mortgage.
The important lesson? Understand what happens to your balance, your amortization and your total borrowing costs when you change your mortgage terms.
Knowledge is power when it comes to your mortgage.
💬 QUESTION: If you had to choose, would you rather have a lower monthly payment today or pay less interest over the life of your mortgage? Why?
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