Best mortgage rates in Nanaimo.
Today’s best rate in Nanaimo is 3.60%. We compare Nanaimo mortgage rates across 50+ Canadian lenders and lock your best on one application — no bureau pull to start.
The best mortgage rate in Nanaimo today is approximately 3.60% — about $3,007/month on Nanaimo’s benchmark price of $745,000 with 20% down over 25 years. Mid-Island hub. Retirement migration market.
Rates illustrative; your file (credit, income, LTV) sets your personalized rate. See all British Columbia rates →
Nanaimo mortgage payments by term
| Term | Best rate | Est. monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Year Fixed | 3.94% | $3,116/mo |
| 5-Year VariableLowest | 3.60% | $3,007/mo |
| 3-Year Fixed | 3.84% | $3,084/mo |
| 3-Year Variable | 3.65% | $3,023/mo |
| 2-Year Fixed | 4.14% | $3,180/mo |
| 1-Year Fixed | 4.24% | $3,213/mo |
| 4-Year Fixed | 3.89% | $3,100/mo |
| 7-Year Fixed | 4.99% | $3,463/mo |
| 10-Year Fixed | 5.14% | $3,514/mo |
A worked example for Nanaimo
On Nanaimo’s benchmark price of $745,000 with 20% down, the mortgage is about $596,000. At today’s best rate of 3.60% over a 25-year amortization, that’s roughly $3,007/month using Canadian semi-annual compounding. Model your own price and down payment in the payment calculator, and see the income you’d need.
Getting the best mortgage rate in Nanaimo.
The posted rate you see advertised isn’t the rate you get. In Nanaimo, your number is set by your credit score, your down payment / loan-to-value, whether the mortgage is insured, and the property type — and by which lender’s broker-channel pricing fits your file. Mid-Island hub. Retirement migration market.
What’s specific to British Columbia: BC has unusually strong credit-union competition — Vancity and Coast Capital frequently undercut Big-6 rates and qualify at contract rate (not stress-test), making them a routine first-look for renewal and refi files in Greater Vancouver. On top of the rate, budget for bc property transfer tax (ptt) — 1% on the first $200K of purchase price, 2% on the portion to $2M, 3% on the portion to $3M, and 5% above $3M. First-time buyers can be fully exempt from PTT on homes up to $500K with partial relief up to $835K. The Newly Built Home Exemption can fully exempt purchases up to $750K when buying new construction.
We compare Nanaimo mortgage rates across 50+ lenders — banks, monolines and British Columbia credit unions like RBC and Scotiabank — on a single application, then hold your best rate for 90-120 days. This is the rate-shopping side; for the full local service — pre-approval strategy, document help, a dedicated advisor — see our Nanaimo mortgage broker page. Run your numbers on the payment calculator.
Nanaimo mortgage rates — FAQ
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Whatever your situation in Nanaimo
First home, renewal, refinance, investor or self-employed — there's a path for your file, with the same 50+ lender network.
First-time buyers
5% down to your first Nanaimo home, with FHSA + RRSP HBP optimization.
Refinancing
Unlock Nanaimo equity for renovations, debt consolidation, or investing.
Renewing
Don't auto-renew — most clients beat their bank's first offer by 30-60 bps.
Self-employed
Business-for-self files priced right — A-lender, alt-A and private compared.
Investors
Build your Nanaimo rental portfolio — multi-unit and DSCR-style products.
New to Canada
Newcomer programs at the big banks; international credit accepted.
6 reasons to shop your Nanaimo mortgage rate through a broker
Why Nanaimo buyers and renewers compare the whole market instead of signing their bank's first offer.
50+ lenders compete — not one
A Nanaimo bank shows you one rate sheet. We put your file in front of 50+ lenders who bid for it, then pass on the volume pricing we hold.
Broker-channel pricing
The wholesale rate we access is typically 15-30 bps below a bank's posted rate — you can't get it walking into a branch.
A local Nanaimo market read
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Your rate held 90-120 days
A pre-approval locks today's rate while you shop, and many lenders honour a drop if rates fall before closing.
No bureau pull to start
We shop your Nanaimo rate and pre-qualify you with no hard credit check, so comparing costs nothing.
Best-rate guarantee
We'll beat any comparable Big-6 offer or pay you $500 — and our advice is free, paid by the funding lender.
Why shop your Nanaimo rate with us
- 50+ lenders on one application — banks, monolines, and British Columbia credit unions.
- Broker-channel rates 15-30 bps below posted.
- Local Nanaimo market knowledge paired with national lender access.
- FSRA-licensed advice in 50+ languages, online or in person.
We arrange mortgages across Nanaimo — Departure Bay, Old City, Hammond Bay, South Nanaimo, Cedar and beyond — online or in person, with the same 50+ lender panel and FSRA-licensed advice.