Generally, these rates are much more in tune with what you will see on lender websites and appear to be much more reasonable. Equation for this: 2. A much more favourable outcome. The above two scenarios operate under the idea that the borrower has good credit, documented income, and a normal residential type property.
It is also a fixed rate mortgage, not a variable one. For variable rates, if the contract needs to be broken, generally the penalty will be a charge of 3 months interest, no IRD applies. So, if you do find yourself in a position where you need to end your contract early get in touch with a Dominion Lending Centres mortgage broker to review your options.
To avoid any surprises all together though, it is advised to consult with a mortgage professional right from the start. We are committed to ensuring that you make an educated decision when selecting a lender. Yes, we want to get you the best rate, but we also want to make sure you are taken care of. CIBC will provide you with a penalty quote if you call their mortgage customer service line. Thank you very much. We have had to break our mortgage due to selling the house.
My credit union couldnt ecplain how they came to this number. Thank you for your note and sorry to hear that your lender could not readily explain their penalty calculation. In such circumstances I suggest that you escalate your file to a manager. Somebody should be able to walk you through it! I loved this article! I was uninformed and got a horrid CIBC 5 year mortgage 3 years ago. So frustrating! Such a thorough explanation! I was doing some research on fixed rate penalties, and this was very well explained.
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What Is an Interest Rate Gap? An interest rate gap measures a firm's exposure to interest rate risk. The IRD is the difference of interest that you owe to your lender for the remainder of your mortgage contract, calculated at two different rates. The first amount of interest owing is calculated at the non-discounted rate you originally signed your agreement.
This is then subtracted by the amount of interest owing calculated at the closest posted rate your lender has at the current moment for the amount of time that is left on your agreement. For example, if you had 2 years left on your 5-year fixed rate, they would look up their most up to date 2-year fixed interest rate.
We know, it's a bit confusing! Let us make it easier to understand by breaking it down into a scenarios:. You have a 5-year fixed rate mortgage with a current interest rate of 3. You decided to break your mortgage contract and so this is how the IRD is calculated.
First the lender will get the non-discounted rate that was posted the day you signed your mortgage agreement 2 years ago. So you may be paying 3. Which means you got a discount of. Next, the lender will see that you have 3 years left on your agreement and will find a similar product that they have, right now, to cover the remainder of your 5-year term.
That being, a 3-year fixed rate mortgage let's say at a rate of 2. Finally, the lender takes the difference of rates 4. As you can see the penalty is not the most intuitive so please seek professional advice for the most accurate info on your lender.
If you are breaking your mortgage and staying with the same lender, then you do not have to worry about the stress test.
But whenever you apply for a mortgage with a new lender you will have to go through the process of passing the stress test again to ensure that you can afford your mortgage monthly payments. Whichever is higher. If you don't pass, you will not be able to qualify for the new mortgage.
If you're trying to save money by pre-paying your mortgage or lowering your interest rate, then you should compare your potential savings to your mortgage pre-payment penalty. For fixed-rate mortgages, this penalty can be significant especially if you still have a few years left on your morgage. If you are breaking your mortgage to refinance, then you should also consider other options such as HELOCs and second mortgages. They can let you borrow from the equity in your home without breaking your current mortgage.
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