Canada Life Mortgage Rates & Reviews
Canada Life Background
The Canada Life Assurance Company is an insurance and financial services corporation founded in 1874, and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The company is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco (TSE:GWO), which is one of the largest life insurance and financial service companies in Canada. The company came about as a result of the amalgamation of The Great-West Assurance Company, London Life Insurance Company, and Canada Life Assurance Company. Canada Life offers insurance, investments, mortgages, and retirement services. Canada Life has over 10,500 employees that service over 13 million customers.
No New Applications Accepted ⚠️
Canada Life is currently not accepting any new mortgage applications. This change happened on November 25, 2022. While you can no longer get a new purchase mortgage or switch/transfer your existing mortgage to Canada Life, existing Canada Life mortgage borrowers can still renew their mortgage with Canada Life.
Canada Life Fixed Mortgage Rates
A fixed rate mortgage from Canada Life will give you the same Canada Life mortgage rate throughout your entire mortgage term. This will help you feel more comfortable, especially if you are getting a large mortgage amount or are a first time home buyer. Out of all mortgage terms, the most popular term that Canada Life offers is the 5 year fixed rate mortgage. This mortgage gives you 5 years with the same mortgage rate, which allows you to not need to think about renewing your mortgage for some time.
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The rates shown are for insured mortgages with a down payment of less than 20%. You may get a different rate if you have a low credit score or a conventional mortgage. Rates may change at any time.
Canada Life Variable Mortgage Rates
A variable rate mortgage from Canada Life is less common than getting a fixed rate mortgage, as your mortgage rate will change with the prime rate. Even though this is the case, your monthly mortgage payments will still remain the same throughout your mortgage term. However, if interest rates rise, more of your monthly mortgage payment will go towards interest payments, while if interest rates fall, more of the mortgage payment will go towards your principal mortgage balance.
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The rates shown are for insured mortgages with a down payment of less than 20%. You may get a different rate if you have a low credit score or a conventional mortgage. Rates may change at any time.
Canada Life Lock & Roll Mortgage
This mortgage option provides the benefit of a variable rate mortgage, where you are able to get a lower Canada Life mortgage rate if interest rates fall, however it also provides some security. Instead of having the mortgage rate change alongside the prime rate, a Lock & Roll mortgage is locked in every 6 months. This can be a great option as well if you believe that mortgage rates may not fall right away, as you have some security in the same mortgage rate for 6 months. This option is offered in a 5 year mortgage term, while also giving you flexible payment frequencies to choose from.
Canada Life Prime Rate
The Canada Life prime rate is used as the basis for many of Canada Life's lending products, including mortgages, lines of credit, and HELOCs. The prime rate is then combined with a spread, which gives you the final interest rate on a lending product.
Current Canada Life Prime Rate: 5.95%
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Canada Life Mortgage Break Penalty
If you break your mortgage before the term on it is ended, you will most likely owe a mortgage break penalty. This penalty is usually thousands of dollars, and the amount of it will depend on your mortgage rate, the posted mortgage rates, the time remaining on your term, and the amount of mortgage you have. To calculate your mortgage break penalty for a Canada Life mortgage, the calculator below can help.
Canada Life Mortgage Prepayment Calculator
Are you looking to pay off your mortgage early? Or refinance the terms of your mortgage at a lower interest rate? Maybe you sold your home. Whatever the case, you most likely will have to pay a mortgage break penalty set by your lender. Whatever the situation, our calculator will help you determine the cost to break your mortgage so you can be confident about your mortgage decisions.
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If applicable, what was the rate discount you received when you signed your current mortgage agreement?
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What is Canada Life's current interest rate for a 3-year fixed rate mortgage?
How is my mortgage penalty calculated?
Contacting Canada Life
You are able to get a Canada Life mortgage by working with a Canada Life advisor or representative, as well as through a mortgage broker. To speak with an advisor nearby, you are able to search through the Canada Life find an advisor page of the website. Here, you are able to search by location, and by name.
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