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Mortgage refinance in Alberta

Mortgage refinance in Alberta

Replace your mortgage with a new one to lower your payment, pay off other debts, or use some of the equity you have built up. We compare 50+ lenders and show you whether it actually saves you money once the penalty and fees are counted.

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The short answer

A refinance replaces your current mortgage with a new, usually larger, one. Most lenders lend up to 80% of your home’s value on a refinance. If you break your mortgage before its term ends, your lender may charge a penalty, so the math has to work. The review is free, with no obligation.

  • Lower payment, or cash from your equity
  • Penalty and fees counted before you decide
  • Every cost in writing before you sign

Is it right for you?

Sometimes waiting for renewal, or a second mortgage, costs less. We’ll show you the numbers both ways.

A good fit if you…

  • own a home in Alberta and have built up equity in it
  • want a lower monthly payment, or to pay off high-interest debt
  • need money for a renovation, a tax bill or a family expense
  • are close to renewal, when there is often no penalty to break
  • can qualify with a bank or credit union, or have strong equity if not

Not a good fit if…

  • your penalty is larger than the savings. Breaking a fixed mortgage early can cost thousands. We check it first.
  • your current rate is much lower than today’s options. A second mortgage or HELOC may let you keep it.
  • you would be borrowing close to 80% of your home’s value. Less equity means less cushion.
  • the new payment is a stretch. Your home secures the loan.
  • you plan to sell soon. Fees and a penalty may not pay off in a short time.

How it works, step by step

1

Free review

Tell us about your home, your mortgage and what you owe. It’s free, with no obligation and no judgment.

2

Quick approval

We compare 50+ banks, credit unions and private lenders. Approval answers typically come back in 12–24 hours, with every cost in writing.

3

Start saving

Your lawyer pays out your old mortgage and any debts you are combining from the new mortgage. You make one new payment.

An example

The same $400,000 balance, a lower payment every month.

Illustrative example

$400,000 left on the mortgage · 25 years to go

Today: current payment

$2,559/mo

Using the refinance calculator’s starting numbers

After: new payment

$2,326/mo

Back in your pocket

$233/mo

What changed

Mortgage balance
$400,000
Monthly payment
$2,559 → $2,326
Saved each month
$233
Saved each year
$2,794

Count the penalty. If you break your mortgage before its term ends, your lender may charge a penalty, and there are legal and appraisal costs. We add those up first, so you can see when the savings cover them.

Example only, using the refinance calculator’s starting numbers: a $400,000 balance over 25 years, moving from 6% to 5%. These are estimates you can change in the calculator, not a quote. Your rate depends on your equity, credit, income and property. Subject to lender approval (O.A.C.).

What could you save?

Enter your balance, your current rate and the rate you hope to get.

Refinance savings

Monthly savings

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Per month in your pocket

Yearly savings

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Every year going forward

$400,000
6.00%
5.00%

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Current monthly

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New monthly

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Debt interest saved per year

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Saved over the years left

Get your real numbers, free

Estimate only, using the rates you enter. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding over the years left. For debts, it compares a year of interest at your debts’ rate with the same amount at the new rate. Your real rate depends on your equity, credit, income and property, and every mortgage is subject to lender approval (O.A.C.).

What it costs

Your rate depends on your situation, not a sticker price. You’ll see every cost in writing before you sign anything.

Your review

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  • Free, with no obligation
  • We look at your mortgage, your debts and your home’s value
  • Approval answers typically in 12–24 hours

Bank refinance

Lowest rates available

  • For steady income and good credit
  • Borrow up to 80% of your home’s value, minus what you owe
  • Paid off over up to 30 years, with terms up to 5 years

Second or private mortgage

Higher rate, built for flexibility

  • For consumer proposals, CRA debt or when the banks say no
  • Usually a 12-month, interest-only term, then renewed or refinanced
  • Lender and brokerage fees apply. We show you the exact amounts upfront.

What sets your rate: how much equity you have, your credit, your income, and your property. Before you commit, we give you your exact rate, every fee, your monthly payment and your total cost of borrowing in writing. All mortgages are subject to lender approval (O.A.C.). Licensing and disclosures.

Get your real numbers. Free review, answer in 12–24 hours.

Why homeowners choose MortgageSolvers

6,132

Rates lowered

Homeowners whose mortgage rate we have brought down.

50+

Lenders compared

Banks, credit unions and private lenders, so you don’t have to tell your story ten times.

12–24 hrs

Fast answers

Approval answers typically come back in 12–24 hours, with every cost in writing.

$300–$700

Typical monthly savings

What clients typically save each month on a refinance. Your own numbers come in writing first.

Real homeowners. Real monthly relief.

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Questions people ask

How much can I borrow when I refinance?

Most lenders lend up to 80% of your home’s value on a refinance, minus what you already owe. The home equity calculator gives you a rough idea.

Is there a penalty to refinance?

Often, if you break your mortgage before the term ends. The amount depends on your lender and your mortgage. At renewal there is usually no penalty, which is why many people refinance then.

Should I refinance or get a second mortgage?

If your current rate is low or the penalty is high, a second mortgage or a HELOC can leave your first mortgage alone. If not, a full refinance may cost less overall.

Can I refinance with bad credit?

Often, yes, if you have equity. Some lenders look mainly at your home’s equity, but the cost is usually higher than a bank’s.

Can I refinance to pay off debt?

Yes. That is one of the most common reasons. See debt consolidation mortgages.

How fast can I get an answer?

Approval answers typically come back in 12–24 hours.

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Find out what you could save.

A free, no-obligation review. We’ll look at your current mortgage and show you exactly how much you could be saving. No pressure. Just numbers.