Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your mortgage payment under Canadian rules: minimum down payment, mortgage default insurance (CMHC), semi-annual compounding, accelerated payments, stress test and balance at the end of the term.
- CMHC premium included
- Semi-annual compounding
- Stress test
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Your payment
$1,970.55
per month
- Amount financed
- $360,000
- Total interest
- $231,163
- Total cost
- $591,163
- Paid off in
- 25 years
- Number of payments
- 300
- Taxes on the vehicle
- $0
- Minimum down payment
- $22,500
- Mortgage insurance premium (added to the loan)
- $0
- 9% tax on the premium (paid in cash)
- $0
- Balance at end of term
- $315,488
- Payment at the qualifying rate (stress test)
- $2,387.41
- Interest saved
Principal Interest
Yearly amortization schedule
| Year | Principal | Interest | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8,146 | $15,500 | $351,854 |
| 2 | $8,508 | $15,139 | $343,346 |
| 3 | $8,886 | $14,761 | $334,460 |
| 4 | $9,280 | $14,367 | $325,180 |
| 5 | $9,692 | $13,955 | $315,488 |
| 6 | $10,122 | $13,525 | $305,367 |
| 7 | $10,571 | $13,075 | $294,795 |
| 8 | $11,040 | $12,606 | $283,755 |
| 9 | $11,530 | $12,116 | $272,225 |
| 10 | $12,042 | $11,605 | $260,183 |
| 11 | $12,576 | $11,070 | $247,606 |
| 12 | $13,135 | $10,512 | $234,472 |
| 13 | $13,718 | $9,929 | $220,754 |
| 14 | $14,326 | $9,320 | $206,428 |
| 15 | $14,962 | $8,684 | $191,466 |
| 16 | $15,626 | $8,020 | $175,839 |
| 17 | $16,320 | $7,327 | $159,520 |
| 18 | $17,044 | $6,603 | $142,476 |
| 19 | $17,801 | $5,846 | $124,675 |
| 20 | $18,591 | $5,056 | $106,085 |
| 21 | $19,416 | $4,231 | $86,669 |
| 22 | $20,277 | $3,369 | $66,392 |
| 23 | $21,177 | $2,469 | $45,214 |
| 24 | $22,117 | $1,529 | $23,097 |
| 25 | $23,097 | $548 | $0 |
Results are estimates. Your actual payment depends on your lender, your credit file and applicable fees. No data is sent: everything is calculated in your browser.
How to use the mortgage calculator
- Enter the home price and your down payment, in dollars or as a percentage.
- Below 20% down, the mortgage default insurance premium is calculated and added to the loan.
- Enter the rate, the amortization (up to 30 years) and the term of your contract.
- Compare frequencies: accelerated payments shorten the loan and reduce interest.
How the mortgage payment is calculated
The payment follows the standard amortization formula: P = L × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^−n), where L is the amount borrowed, r the interest rate per period and n the number of payments.
In Canada, a fixed-rate mortgage is compounded semi-annually (Interest Act): a 4.50% rate equals an effective rate of 0.37% per month. That is why the payment is slightly lower than a loan compounded monthly.
Loan amount = price − down payment + mortgage insurance premium (if the down payment is below 20%).
The balance at the end of the term shows what will remain to refinance at renewal, for example after 5 years.
Down payment, CMHC and accelerated payments
- Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000 and 10% on the portion between $500,000 and $1,500,000. From $1,500,000, 20% is required.
- Below 20% down, the mortgage insurance premium is 2.80% (15 to 19.99%), 3.10% (10 to 14.99%) or 4.00% (5 to 9.99%) of the loan. Example: a $400,000 home with 5% down gives a premium of $15,200, added to the loan, plus $1,368 of tax in Quebec, paid in cash.
- Accelerated payments: on a $320,000 loan at 4.50% amortized over 25 years, switching from monthly ($1,771.11) to accelerated bi-weekly ($885.56) saves $32,052 in interest and pays off the loan about 3 years sooner.
- Stress test: to qualify, you must be able to pay at the higher of the contract rate + 2% or 5.25%. The calculator shows that payment.
Mortgage payment by amortization
| Amortization | Monthly payment | Total interest | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 years | $2,521.62 | $205,189 | $605,189 |
| 25 years | $2,213.89 | $264,168 | $664,168 |
| 30 years | $2,016.86 | $326,071 | $726,071 |
Mortgage FAQ
What is the minimum down payment in Canada?
5% on the first $500,000 of the price, then 10% on the portion between $500,000 and $1,500,000. For a home of $1,500,000 or more, the minimum down payment is 20% and the mortgage cannot be insured.
How is the CMHC premium calculated?
It applies when the down payment is below 20%: 2.80%, 3.10% or 4.00% of the amount borrowed depending on the down payment, +0.20% for a 30-year amortization. For $400,000 with 5% down, the premium is $15,200. In Quebec, a 9% tax on the premium is paid in cash at the notary.
Why is my mortgage payment lower than a car loan at the same rate?
Because a fixed-rate mortgage in Canada is compounded twice a year, while a car loan is compounded with each payment. At the same posted rate, the mortgage's effective rate is slightly lower.
What is the mortgage stress test?
To approve a loan, the lender checks that you could pay at the qualifying rate: the higher of your contract rate + 2% or 5.25%. The calculator shows the payment at that rate.
What is the difference between the term and the amortization?
The amortization is the total time to repay the loan (often 25 years). The term is the length of your contract at the current rate (often 5 years). At the end of the term, the remaining balance is renewed.
How much do accelerated payments save?
On $320,000 at 4.50% over 25 years, accelerated bi-weekly payments save $32,052 in interest and shorten the loan by about 3 years.
Can a mortgage be amortized over 30 years?
Yes. With less than 20% down, a 30-year amortization is reserved for first-time buyers and new builds, with a premium 0.20% higher. With 20% or more, many lenders offer it.
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