Insured-purchase benchmark snapshot — researched August 24, 2026
| Product | Observed rate | Benchmark context |
|---|---|---|
| 3-year fixed | 3.89% · Lowest rate observed | Insured/high-ratio purchase only |
| 5-year fixed | 3.94% · Lowest rate observed | Insured/high-ratio purchase only |
| 5-year variable | 3.35% initially (Prime 4.45% − 1.10%) · Lowest rate observed | Insured/high-ratio purchase only |
Scope and source: The figures are the lowest rates observed in WOWA’s August 21 Ontario rate table; selected underlying records updated August 21, 2026 and the research was performed August 24, 2026. These initially advertised offers are limited to Ontario owner-occupied insured/high-ratio first-mortgage purchases with less than 20% down and no longer amortization. OAC; borrower, property, lender, insurer, closing timing, and availability restrictions apply. Renewal, refinance, and investment-property rates require a personalized quote.
How Mississauga borrowers should compare rates
Use the insured-purchase benchmarks only as a starting point. Mortgage Wave helps Mississauga borrowers compare personalized lender options based on the full application.
Common Mississauga mortgage situations
Mississauga borrowers often compare purchase pre-approval, renewal offers, refinancing for debt consolidation or renovations, move-up financing, and investment-property financing. The published trio applies only to qualifying owner-occupied insured/high-ratio purchases; renewal, refinance, investment-property, uninsured, and other scenarios require a personalized quote.
How to compare a personalized quote
- Confirm whether the mortgage is insured, insurable, or uninsured.
- Compare term, portability, penalty calculations, amortization, and closing timing.
- Use the Mortgage Wave calculator to test payment comfort.
- Confirm live lender and insurer availability before relying on any public benchmark.
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The displayed rates are insured-purchase benchmarks only, subject to change without notice, OAC, and not a guarantee of approval or lender or insurer availability.