A CLEAR WAY FORWARD
Make your mortgage renewal a considered decision.
A renewal is a useful moment to look beyond the new term and make sure your mortgage still supports the home, budget, and plans you have now.
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Your renewal is more than a form to sign.
When a renewal offer arrives, it can be tempting to simply accept it and move on. Taking time to review your payment, remaining balance, current goals, and available options can help you make a mortgage decision with more confidence.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
A process built around clarity and care.
A little preparation goes a long way.
You do not need to have every document ready to start a conversation. When the time is right, your current mortgage statement, renewal offer, income information, details about other debts, and a sense of your upcoming plans can help clarify the next step.
Your renewal should reflect the life you have now.
Since 2007, Jen has helped BC homeowners make thoughtful mortgage decisions with straight answers, practical education, and responsive communication. Based in Langley, she serves clients throughout British Columbia.
Guidance that stays personal.
Since 2007, Jen has helped BC homeowners make thoughtful mortgage decisions with straight answers, practical education, and responsive communication. Based in Langley, she serves clients throughout British Columbia.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start looking at my mortgage renewal?
It is helpful to begin the conversation a few months before your renewal date. This gives you time to review your current mortgage, compare the options available, gather documents if needed, and make a decision without feeling rushed.
Do I have to accept my current lender’s renewal offer?
No. A renewal offer is an option, not an obligation. You can review the offer from your existing lender, ask questions about the term and payment, and compare it with other mortgage options before you decide.
Can I change lenders at renewal?
Changing lenders may be possible at renewal, but the new lender will need to approve the application and the process can involve documentation, timing, and transaction costs. Jen can help you understand what is involved before you make a choice.
What should I review before I renew?
Look beyond the rate. Consider your payment, remaining balance, mortgage term, prepayment features, flexibility, upcoming plans, and whether your current mortgage still fits the life you have now.
Can I change my payment or amortization at renewal?
Depending on the lender and mortgage option, renewal can be a time to review your payment structure, payment frequency, and amortization. The options available will depend on your mortgage, your current financial picture, and lender requirements.
What should I have ready for a renewal conversation?
Your current mortgage statement and renewal offer are a good place to start. It is also helpful to have a current view of your income, debts, household budget, and any changes you expect in the coming years.
Still have a question?
Let’s start with a clear conversation.
Tell me where you are now, and we’ll map out the mortgage options that make sense for you.
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Resources to help guide you through the mortgage renewal process
Protect Yourself at Renewal
It’s a commonly held belief that if you’ve made your mortgage payments on time throughout the entirety of your mortgage term, that the lender is somehow obligated to renew your mortgage. Learn why this isn’t the case here.
Fixed-Rate or Variable-Rate Mortgage
If you’re considering your mortgage options at renewal and debating between a fixed and variable rate mortgage, consider the penalty incurred should you need to break the mortgage.
What Banks Won't Tell You About Mortgage Financing
If you have a mortgage up for renewal, and you’re thinking about connecting with your bank directly, save yourself a lot of money and have a look here first.
Understanding Payment Frequency
Did you know that you have an option to accelerate your mortgage payments as part of your regular payment schedule? If your mortgage is up for renewal and you're considering all your options, your payment frequency can help pay off your mortgage faster.
Pay Down Your Mortgage Faster
If you have a mortgage up for renewal, and you’re thinking about how to accelerate your payments, here are four things you can do to become mortgage-free sooner.
