Show the full cost of leaving or moving a home loan. Fix rules that still make switching hard.
Our planUpdated:
Our argument
People should see the cost of leaving a home loan before they sign it. A low rate can hide a costly exit. We want clear examples in dollars, not a formula that is hard to check.
What must change
Show the full cost of leaving or moving a home loan. Fix rules that still make switching hard.
What a win looks like
Borrowers can compare the full bill and choose a better deal without surprise fees.
Public cost
We have not yet priced this ask for the public purse. Any public aid must be priced before we seek funds for it.
Some home loans can switch banks when their term ends without a set minimum rate test.
Limits: OSFI sets these rules for banks under federal law. This change began on 21 November 2024. It covers some loans without mortgage insurance. Both lenders must be under federal rules. The loan amount and time to pay it back must not grow. The new lender still checks if the person can pay.