Victoria at a Glance
The City of Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and is located on Vancouver Island. Victoria is located in the Capital Regional District and is home to over 85K residents. The population of Victoria increased by 7% from 2011 to 2016. Victoria real estate prices increased by 2% from May 2019 to May 2020 and the average price of a home in Victoria is $839K. According to the Victoria Real Estate Board, the average price of a single-family house exceeded $1M in June of 2020. A limited inventory due to the onset of the pandemic resulted in multiple offers for every property, thereby pushing up the price of real estate. Victoria property tax rates are the 22nd lowest property tax rates in BC for municipalities with a population greater than 10K.
| Victoria at a Glance | | Province | British Columbia |
| Settled Year | 1843 |
| Established Year | 1858 |
| Incorporated Year | 1862 |
| Population | 85,792 |
| City Area | 19.47 km 2 (7.52 sq mi) |
| Official Website | https://www.victoria.ca/# |
Mortgage Prepayment Limit
| Bank or Lender | Annual Prepayment Limit | Frequency (per year) |
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| 10% | Once |
| 15% | Once |
| Varies, up to 20% | Once |
| Varies, up to 20% | Once |
| 20% (10% for BMO Smart Fixed Mortgages) | Once |
| 20% | Once |
| 15% - 20% | Once |
| 20% | Once |
| 15% | Once |
| 20% | Once |
| 25% | Multiple |
| Varies, up to 20% | Multiple |
| Varies, up to 20% | Multiple |
| 15% | Once |
| 10% | Multiple |
| 15% | Multiple |
| 20% | Multiple |
| 20% | Once |
| 20% | Multiple |
| 20% (or 30% for “You’re the Boss” Mortgage) | Once (or multiple for “You’re the Boss” Mortgage) |
| 20% | Once |
Mortgage Prepayment Penalties
Fixed Rate Mortgage Penalty Interest Rate
For fixed-rate mortgages, lenders usually use the greater of three months of interest or an interest rate differential (IRD). Each lender has their own IRD calculation. The interest rate that they use for their IRD is usually based on either their current advertised mortgage rates or their posted rates, which can often be much higher.
| Advertised Rate IRD | Posted Rate IRD |
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* Equitable Bank’s IRD depends on your mortgage product
Variable Rate Mortgage Penalty Interest Rate
Most lenders determine the mortgage break penalty for a variable rate mortgage by calculating three months of interest. The interest rate that they use can depend from lender to lender, but is usually either your current mortgage interest rate or the lender's prime rate.
| Based On Your Mortgage Rate | Based On the Lender's Prime Rate |
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* Laurentian’s 3 Months’ Interest is based on the greater of your mortgage rate or the current prime rate.
Calculate your mortgage break or prepayment penaltyWhile we try our best to get you the best rates, we cannot guarantee that they are always accurate. WOWA assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information presented, and will not be held responsible for any damages resulting from its use.
