REFINANCE YOUR MORTGAGE

Make your mortgage work with what comes next.

Mortgage refinancing can help Canadian homeowners restructure existing financing, access available home equity, consolidate higher-interest debt, or adjust payments and mortgage terms as their needs change.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Start with your situation, not a product.

Mortgage options depend on factors such as the property, available equity, income, credit, existing financing and your overall objective. The right structure is specific to the borrower and the transaction.

✓Review your existing mortgage balance, rate, term and maturity date
✓Explore payment, rate and term structures that may fit your current goals
✓Discuss available home equity and debt consolidation where appropriate
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Tell us your goal

Complete a streamlined Conixi request with the basics of what you want to accomplish.

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Get connected

Conixi connects you with an appropriate licensed mortgage professional.

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Review the options

The mortgage professional can assess your circumstances and explain financing options, costs and next steps.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS

Mortgage Refinancing: what to consider

Mortgage refinancing replaces or restructures existing mortgage financing with a new arrangement. Canadian homeowners may explore refinancing to access available home equity, consolidate higher-interest debt, change payment or term features, or reorganize financing after their circumstances change. The potential benefit should be weighed against qualification requirements and the costs of changing the existing mortgage.

Before choosing a structure, review:

✓Your current mortgage balance, interest rate, term and maturity date
✓Any prepayment penalty, discharge, appraisal, legal or other transaction costs that may apply
✓The amount of equity available in the property and the amount you want to access
✓How the proposed payment, rate and amortization compare with your existing financing
✓Whether debt consolidation lowers borrowing costs or mainly extends repayment over a longer period
✓Your income, credit, property and overall qualification profile for the new financing
COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Why do Canadian homeowners refinance a mortgage?

Common reasons include accessing home equity, consolidating higher-interest debts, changing payment or mortgage terms, funding a major expense, or restructuring financing when financial circumstances change.

Can I refinance to access home equity?

Refinancing may allow eligible homeowners to borrow against available equity in the property. The amount available depends on the property value, existing secured financing, lender requirements and the borrower’s qualification.

Can mortgage refinancing be used to consolidate debt?

It may be possible to use available home equity to consolidate other debts into mortgage-secured financing. The interest rate may be lower than some unsecured debts, but the total cost, repayment period, fees and risks should be compared before proceeding.

Are there costs to refinancing a mortgage?

Yes, costs can apply. Depending on the existing mortgage and new financing, these may include a prepayment penalty, discharge or registration charges, appraisal costs, legal costs and lender or other transaction fees.

Do I need to qualify again when refinancing?

Generally, refinancing involves a new lending decision. The lender may review income, credit, debts, property value and other qualification requirements before approving the new financing.

Is refinancing the same as renewing a mortgage?

No. A renewal continues mortgage financing into a new term, while refinancing changes the amount or structure of the financing. The right approach depends on what you are trying to accomplish.

Transparency first.

Conixi is a mortgage referral platform. We do not provide mortgages directly or offer financial advice. Mortgage availability, rates, terms and approval depend on the lender, property and applicant circumstances.

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