Rates and Pricing

Contract Rate
What contract rate means in Canadian mortgage lending and how it differs from the qualifying rate and posted rate.
Interest Rate Differential
What interest rate differential means in Canadian mortgage penalties and why fixed-rate break costs can be larger than borrowers expect.
Posted Rate
What posted rate means in Canada and why it should not be confused with the actual negotiated mortgage rate.
Prepayment Privilege
What prepayment privilege means in Canadian mortgages and how it affects flexibility, penalties, and faster repayment.
Rates, Payments and Pricing
How Canadian mortgage rates, payment structures, and lender pricing terms affect cost, cash flow, and borrower comparisons.