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Mortgage Calculator

How to Use the Mortgage Calculator

Enter home price, down payment, term, rate. See monthly payment, total interest, amortization schedule.

Biggest financial decision. Understand true costs, compare scenarios, determine affordability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Down payment Canada?

5% under $500k, 10% $500k-$1.5M, 20% over $1.5M.

Includes?

Mortgage payment only; add taxes, insurance, insurance separately.

Fixed vs variable?

Fixed: predictable; variable: changes with Bank of Canada rate.

Terms?

Typically 5-year terms with 25-year amortization.

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About This Tool

The Toolzie Mortgage Calculator helps Canadians calculate monthly mortgage payments with full amortization schedules. Enter your home price, down payment, interest rate, and amortization period to see exactly what you'll pay each month — and how much goes to principal vs. interest.

How to Use

  1. Enter the home purchase price and your down payment amount.
  2. Input the mortgage interest rate (use your lender's quoted rate).
  3. Set the amortization period (typically 25 years in Canada).
  4. Select your payment frequency and click Calculate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is mortgage interest calculated in Canada?

Canadian mortgages compound semi-annually by law, unlike US mortgages which compound monthly. This results in a slightly different effective rate.

What is the minimum down payment in Canada?

5% for homes under $500,000; 10% on the portion between $500,000 and $999,999; 20% for homes $1M and above.

Do I need mortgage insurance (CMHC)?

If your down payment is less than 20%, you are required to get mortgage default insurance through CMHC, Sagen, or Canada Guaranty.

What amortization period should I choose?

Most Canadians choose 25 years. A shorter amortization (15–20 years) saves significant interest but raises monthly payments.