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Refinance rates

Mortgage refinance rates in Canada.

Today’s best 5-year fixed is 3.94% and variable 3.60%. Refinance up to 80% of your home’s value to consolidate debt, fund a renovation, or cut your payment — we shop 100+ lenders and run your penalty break-even first.

Rates reviewed by the Principal Broker, Mortgage Squad Advisors · FSRA #13737| Updated Jun 16, 2026
As of Jun 16, 2026. Your rate depends on your file. O.A.C.
The short answer

The best mortgage refinance rate today is about 3.94% (5-year fixed). Refinancing lets you borrow up to 80% of your home’s value (minus your balance) at mortgage rates — far below cards or loans — to consolidate debt, renovate, or cut your payment. The deciding number is the prepayment penalty: we run the break-even before recommending it, and if your first mortgage carries a low rate, a second mortgage often beats breaking it.

Best 5-yr fixed
3.94%
Refinance · Jun 16, 2026
Borrow up to
80% LTV
Of your home's value, minus balance
Lender network
100+
Banks · monolines · credit unions
We check first
Penalty break-even
Before you commit

When refinancing pays off

Refinancing replaces your mortgage with a new one — at today’s rate, a new amortization, or a larger amount. It wins when you’re consolidating high-interest debt, funding a renovation, or your current rate is well above market. We always run a break-even versus any prepayment penalty before recommending it.

The number that decides it is the penalty, and it’s where most lenders stay quiet. Big-6 banks calculate the Interest Rate Differential off their posted rates, which routinely produces a penalty several times larger than a monoline charges on an identical balance — on a $500K mortgage that can be a five-figure difference. We compute your exact penalty using your lender’s real method, then weigh it against the interest you’d save. A lower rate that doesn’t beat the penalty is a loss dressed as a win — so if your first mortgage carries a great low rate, we’ll often show you that a second mortgage beats breaking it.

What are you refinancing for?

Consolidate, renovate, or restructure — and the tools to check it's worth it. Same 100+ lender network behind each.

6 things to know before you refinance

Refinancing can be the cheapest way to borrow — or a loss dressed as a win. Here's how to tell.

1

Lowest rate of any borrowing

A refinance prices your equity at mortgage rates — far below any unsecured loan or credit card, and below a HELOC or second mortgage.

2

Up to 80% of your home's value

Access equity up to 80% LTV minus your balance — on a $900K home with a $400K mortgage, that's up to $320K for debt, renovations, or investment.

3

We run the penalty break-even

A lower rate that doesn't beat your penalty is a loss dressed as a win. We compute your exact IRD and weigh it against the interest you'd save.

4

Big-6 penalties are bigger

Banks calculate IRD off posted rates, often several times larger than a monoline's on the same balance — sometimes five figures. We use your lender's real method.

5

Refinance vs second mortgage

If your first mortgage has a great low rate, breaking it re-prices everything at today's higher rates. A second leaves it untouched — we show which wins.

6

100+ lenders, one application

We shop your refinance across the whole market — banks, monolines, credit unions — and bring back the lowest, free to you.

Why refinance with us

  • Penalty break-even run first — we won't recommend a refinance that doesn't pay for itself.
  • Refinance vs second vs HELOC modelled on your numbers, net of every cost.
  • 100+ lenders on one application — the lowest refinance rate for your file.
  • FSRA #13737 · best-rate guarantee or $500 · no bureau pull to start.
FSRA #13737 · Mortgage Squad Advisors · Best-rate guarantee or $500.

Refinance rates — FAQ

What rate can I get when I refinance?
Refinance (uninsured) rates are typically a touch higher than insured purchase rates, but still far below any unsecured debt. We shop the full market — today's best 5-year fixed and variable are shown above. Your rate depends on equity, credit and income.
How much can I borrow when I refinance?
Up to 80% of your home's value, minus your current balance. On a $900K home that's $720K of room; subtract a $400K mortgage and you can access up to $320K. Use our refinance calculator.
Is it worth refinancing if I'll pay a penalty?
Often yes — we run a break-even: the interest you save (or the high-interest debt you wipe out) versus the penalty. Use our penalty calculator; we'll confirm the exact figure with your lender.
Why refinance instead of a HELOC or loan?
A refinance gives the lowest rate of any borrowing option and one consolidated payment. A HELOC is more flexible for ongoing draws. We model both so you choose the cheapest path.
How is the prepayment penalty calculated?
Most fixed mortgages charge the greater of three months' interest or the Interest Rate Differential (IRD). The trap: Big-6 banks compute IRD off their posted rates, which can make the penalty several times larger than a monoline's on the same balance — sometimes five figures. We pull your lender's actual method and the exact number before you commit.
Should I refinance, or take a second mortgage instead?
If your existing first mortgage has a low locked-in rate, breaking it to refinance means re-pricing your whole balance at today's higher rates plus a penalty. A second mortgage leaves that cheap first untouched and prices the higher rate only on the smaller amount you actually need — often the cheaper path. We run both side by side.

Refinance to a better rate.

We’ll find your lowest refinance rate and confirm it beats your penalty. No bureau pull to start.