Skip to main content
Mortgage Squad Advisors
Renewal

Don't just sign your bank's renewal letter. Save thousands.

We compare your bank's renewal offer against 100+ lenders — and most clients save 0.30% to 0.60% off the rate they were sent. That's about $4,200 in savings over a 5-year term on a $500,000 mortgage.

120-day rate lockSwitch lenders easilyCompare RBC / TD / Scotia / BMONo stress test on transfer$0 broker feeRe-shop if rates drop
5-star rated| FSRA #13737| 5-min pre-qualification
Today’s best 5-yr fixed
4.19%
across 50+ lenders
Live math · Renewal
$3,218/mo
Property value$750,000
Down payment$150,000
Maya · AI · 24/7
Tell me about renewal mortgages
5-star rated| FSRA #13737| 50+ langs

The single most expensive financial decision most Canadians make is signing their bank’s first renewal letter. 30 bps over 5 years on a $500K balance = $7,500 of unnecessary interest. We’ve never had a client beat their bank’s second offer by less than 20 bps once we’re in the conversation. Don’t leave money on the table.

Your bank’s renewal letter is rarely their best offer — it’s a starting point designed to capture your inertia. 120 days before your maturity, we benchmark your letter against the full Canadian lender market: RBC, TD, Scotia, BMO, CIBC, National Bank, MCAP, First National, MERIX, plus credit unions and B-tier where appropriate. Switching is paperwork, not pain — and most lenders cover the discharge fee + appraisal as a transfer incentive.

What you get

Why Canadians choose Mortgage Squad Advisors.

Free benchmarking against 50+ Canadian lenders within 24 hours
Average client beats their bank's first offer by 30-60 bps
Mortgage Squad Advisors Loyalty Rate for return clients — best rate before anyone new
Switch paperwork handled end-to-end — appraisal + legal + discharge
Discharge fee + appraisal often covered by the new lender (transfer incentive)
Refinance vs. straight renewal comparison if your situation has changed
120-day pre-maturity rate hold — we re-shop if rates drop
Maya AI tracks your maturity and reminds you 120 days out automatically
Skip the stress test on certain straight transfers (we tell you which)
$0 fee to you — lenders pay us on funding (always disclosed)
Maya · 24/7 AI advisor

Have a question right now? Maya answers instantly in 50+ languages.

How it works

Three steps. No jargon. No pressure.

1

Bring us your renewal letter

Forward the PDF or take a photo — we benchmark it against 50+ lenders within 24 hours and email you a written comparison.

2

We negotiate or switch

Often we beat your existing lender and they match — quickest path. Sometimes a transfer is materially better — we handle the appraisal, lawyer-light paperwork, and timing so there's no gap.

3

Sign and save

E-sign in your portal in under 5 minutes. Your old payment auto-stops, the new one starts the same day. Rate hold protects you for 120 days; we re-shop if rates drop before you sign.

My bank offered me a renewal rate that felt way too high. I called Mortgage Squad Advisors on a Tuesday — by Thursday they had me nearly a full percent lower with a different lender. Same product, same term. That's over $400 a month back in my pocket.

Christine L., Renewal client, Ottawa ON
FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Don’t see yours? Ask Maya — instant answer, any time.

When should I start shopping for my mortgage renewal?
120 days before your maturity. That's the federal regulatory window for transferring without penalty, and it gives lenders time to compete for your file. Most clients don't realize their bank has been holding back its best offer until they show a competing quote.
Will I have to re-qualify under the stress test?
If you stay with your current lender at offered renewal, generally no re-qualification. If you switch lenders (a transfer), the new lender re-qualifies you at the greater of contract rate +2% or 5.25% (OSFI B-20). Certain credit unions and provincial lenders qualify on contract rate — we tell you which ones.
Are there fees to switch lenders at renewal?
Often $0 to you. New lenders cover the discharge fee (~$300) and appraisal (~$300) as a transfer incentive on most A-lender transfers. If a fee is unavoidable, it's disclosed in writing before you commit.
What if my situation changed since I last qualified?
We model both your current lender's renewal AND a refinance scenario. Sometimes refinancing to consolidate high-interest debt, reset amortization, or access equity is materially better than a straight renewal. Net-of-penalty math first, recommendation second.
Should I go fixed or variable at renewal?
Depends on your rate outlook and risk tolerance. Today (mid-2026), variable trades at ~15 bps below fixed with Bank of Canada cuts priced in. Historically variable wins ~70% of the time over 5-year holds but fixed gives certainty. Maya runs the math both ways for your specific file in 60 seconds.
How much does Mortgage Squad Advisors charge for renewal service?
$0 to you on standard residential renewals. The new lender pays us a finder fee (typically 0.50%–1.10% of the funded amount) on closing. We disclose the exact compensation on every file.
What's the Renewal Loyalty Rate?
If Mortgage Squad Advisors funded a previous mortgage for you, you automatically get our absolute best available rate at renewal — before we offer it to anyone new. It's our way of saying thank you for trusting us with your file the first time.
What if I miss the 120-day window?
You can still switch on maturity day, but you'll have less leverage. Don't let your bank auto-renew without comparison — even a 60-day notice gives us room to compete. Mortgage default penalties don't apply at maturity, only before.
How long does the renewal process take?
Median timeline: 7-14 business days from us receiving your renewal letter to a signed mortgage commitment. Documents required: photo ID, current mortgage statement, property tax bill, employment confirmation. Most files don't need a new appraisal on straight transfers.
Can I extend my amortization at renewal?
Yes — switching lenders allows you to extend amortization back up to 25-30 years (depending on insurance status), which can drop your monthly payment. Just remember: longer amortization = more lifetime interest. Best for cashflow improvement, not lifetime savings.

Ready when you are.

No obligation. No credit check to begin. Maya answers in seconds — a real human takes over the moment you want one.