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Mortgage Prepayment Calculator Canada

Calculate how Canadian mortgage prepayments reduce your amortization period and total interest paid. Supports both monthly prepayments and annual lump sums.

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Added to your regular payment each month

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Applied once per year

Total interest saved

$59,294

Paid off 2 yr 8 mo sooner by paying an extra $200/month

Old payoff

25 years

$471,667 total interest

New payoff

22 yr 4 mo

$412,373 total interest

Time saved

2 yr 8 mo

Interest saved

$59,294

Monthly payment comparison

Current monthly payment

$3,439

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New monthly payment

$3,639

How this calculator works

Canadian mortgage contracts typically allow prepayments of 10–20% of the original loan amount per year without penalty. Taking advantage of your annual prepayment privilege can dramatically reduce your amortization period and save tens of thousands in interest.

Most Canadian lenders allow two types of prepayments: increasing your regular payment (often by up to 100%) or making lump-sum payments once per year. Combined, these can cut years off a 25-year amortization.

Remember that Canadian mortgage rates are compounded semi-annually, which this calculator correctly accounts for in computing your interest savings.

Worked example

CA$560,000 loan Β· 5.5% rate Β· 25 years Β· CA$500/month extra
  1. 1Standard monthly payment: CA$3,394
  2. 2New effective payment: CA$3,894/month
  3. 3Standard total interest: CA$458,200
  4. 4With CA$500 extra/month: CA$322,600
  5. 5Interest saved: ~CA$135,600 | Time saved: ~7 years 4 months
βœ“ An extra CA$500/month saves CA$135,600 in interest and cuts amortization from 25 to 17.7 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Mortgage rules, taxes, and CMHC insurance requirements vary by province. Consult a licensed mortgage broker before making financial decisions.