Fixed Rate Vs Variable Rate

Overview

The purchase of a home is the largest purchase most people make during their lifetime.

Dominion Lending Centres, we want to make each and every purchaser aware of the many mortgage options available to them prior to their purchase and closing date.

Now, more than ever, financial institutions are regularly launching new products and programs, making it easier to get into that new home sooner. Today, interest-only loans, self-employment programs, rental purchase programs, vacation property programs, and a host of other innovative financing alternatives are dotting the home purchase landscape, making homeownership a reality for more people than ever.

Whether you are first-time buyer or an experienced buyer with excellent credit, Dominion Lending Centres has access to the very best products and rates available across Canada. Give us a call… we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Home Purchase Overview

Now, more than ever, financial institutions are regularly launching new products and programs, making it easier to get into that new home sooner. Today, interest-only loans, self-employment programs, rental purchase programs, vacation property programs, and a host of other innovative financing alternatives are dotting the home purchase landscape, making homeownership a reality for more people than ever.

Whether you are first-time buyer or an experienced buyer with excellent credit, Dominion Lending Centres has access to the very best products and rates available across Canada. Give us a call… we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A fixed rate stays the same for your entire term, offering payment stability. A variable rate fluctuates with the lender's prime rate, which can lead to savings but carries more risk if rates rise.

The 'better' rate depends on your risk tolerance. If you prefer payment predictability, fixed is best. If you can handle payment fluctuations for potential interest savings, variable may be suitable.

Yes, most variable rate mortgages allow you to 'lock in' or convert to a fixed rate at any time during your term without penalty, depending on your lender's policy.

It depends on the lender. Some adjust payments immediately when the prime rate changes, while others keep the payment amount the same and adjust the principal/interest split until a trigger point is reached.

Fixed rate mortgages often have higher prepayment penalties (Interest Rate Differential) if broken early compared to variable rate mortgages, which typically have a 3-month interest penalty.

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