Refinancing

    Refinance with a clear plan, not guesswork

    Whether you're renewing, consolidating debt, or tapping into home equity, refinancing is one of the most valuable financial moves a homeowner can make when it's done right. Here's what Ottawa-area homeowners should know before refinancing.

    Renewing at the end of your term

    Your lender will send a renewal offer, but it's rarely their best rate. Shopping the market at renewal — even with your current lender — routinely saves homeowners in Ottawa and Lanark County thousands over the term.

    Consolidating high-interest debt

    Rolling credit card or line of credit balances into your mortgage at a lower rate can significantly reduce your monthly interest costs and simplify your finances into a single payment.

    Accessing home equity

    A refinance can unlock equity for renovations, investment property down payments, or major life expenses, up to 80% of your home's appraised value under standard guidelines.

    Breaking your current mortgage early

    Sometimes breaking a mortgage before maturity makes sense, even after a penalty, if it unlocks a materially better rate or structure. We run the numbers so you know the real breakeven point.