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Mortgage Payment Calculator

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Calculations use Canadian semi-annual compounding as required by the Interest Act. CMHC premiums apply when down payment is less than 20%. Rates shown for illustrative purposes.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Based on OSFI's GDS/TDS qualifying ratios for Ontario buyers.

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Estimates based on standard GDS (39%) and TDS (44%) ratios. Actual qualification may vary by lender, credit score, and other factors. Stress test qualifying rate = contract rate + 2% or 5.25%, whichever is higher.

Mortgage Stress Test Calculator

The stress test determines if you can still afford your mortgage if interest rates rise.

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OSFI stress test rules: qualify at the higher of your contract rate + 2% OR 5.25%. GDS max 39%, TDS max 44% for insured; 45% for uninsured. Results are estimates only.

Ontario Land Transfer Tax Calculator

Toronto buyers pay both provincial and municipal land transfer tax. Calculate your total LTT and rebates.

Ontario LTT Rate Brackets:

Purchase PriceRate
First $55,0000.5%
$55,001 โ€“ $250,0001.0%
$250,001 โ€“ $400,0001.5%
$400,001 โ€“ $2,000,0002.0%
Over $2,000,0002.5%
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Total Closing Cost Estimate

Land Transfer Tax โ€”
Legal Fees (est.) $2,000โ€“$3,000
Title Insurance (est.) $300โ€“$500
Home Inspection (est.) $450โ€“$600
Total Estimated Closing Costs โ€”

First-time buyer rebates: Ontario up to $4,000 (on homes โ‰ค $368,000 for full rebate); Toronto up to $4,475. You must never have owned a home anywhere before. This calculator provides estimates only.

Compare Two Mortgage Rates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about mortgage calculations in Canada.

Yes โ€” all mortgage applicants in Canada must pass the stress test. Regulated by OSFI, it requires you to qualify at the higher of your contract rate + 2%, or 5.25%. So if you're offered 3.84%, you must qualify at 5.84%. This is to ensure you can still afford payments if rates rise. Private lenders may not require the stress test, but they charge higher rates.
Canadian law requires mortgage interest to be compounded semi-annually, not monthly as in the US. This means you pay slightly less interest over time. Our calculators use the correct Canadian formula: effective monthly rate = (1 + annual_rate/2)^(1/6) - 1.
GDS (Gross Debt Service) = housing costs (mortgage payment + property tax + heating + 50% condo fees) รท gross income. Max 39% for insured mortgages. TDS (Total Debt Service) = GDS + all other debt payments. Max 44% for insured, 45% for uninsured. Lenders use both ratios to determine how much you qualify for.
CMHC (or Sagen/Canada Guaranty) insurance is required when your down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price. The premium is 0.60%โ€“4.00% of the mortgage amount, depending on your down payment percentage. Premiums are typically added to your mortgage (not paid upfront). You cannot get CMHC insurance on homes over $1,499,999.
Yes โ€” extending your amortization to 30 years lowers your monthly payment, allowing you to qualify for a larger mortgage. As of August 2024, 30-year amortizations are available for first-time buyers and new construction purchases. However, you'll pay significantly more total interest over the longer period. Use our comparison tab to see the difference.
Accelerated bi-weekly payment = monthly payment รท 2, paid every two weeks (26 payments/year instead of 24). This effectively makes one extra monthly payment per year, reducing your amortization by 2โ€“3 years and saving thousands in interest. It's one of the simplest ways to pay off your mortgage faster without refinancing.

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