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Canada Mortgage Prepayment Calculator

Simulate Canadian mortgage lump-sum prepayments (15/15 & 20/20 privileges), accelerated bi-weekly payments, and Interest Rate Differential (IRD) savings in Canadian Dollars (C$).

Canadian Mortgage Details

🇨🇦 Semi-Annual Compounding

Mortgage Balance (C$)C$

Mortgage Rate (5-Yr Fixed / Variable)% p.a.

Total Amortization PeriodYears

Years

Extra Monthly Principal Prepayment+ Acceleration

Annual 15% Privilege Lump-Sum PaymentYear 1 Injection

Total Canadian Mortgage Interest Saved

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Amortization Shaved

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Early mortgage freedom

New Mortgage Payoff Date

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Required Monthly Payment

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Principal + Canadian semi-annual interest

Total Paid Over Lifetime

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Canadian Mortgage Balance Paydown Schedule

Amortization Schedule

Interactive breakdown of balance, interest, and prepayment impact

Period	EMI Paid	Principal Paid	Extra Prepayment	Interest Paid	Total Payment	Remaining Balance

Mastering Canadian Mortgage Prepayment Privileges & IRD Penalties

Canadian fixed mortgages compound semi-annually and enforce 15/15 or 20/20 annual privilege caps across RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, and CIBC. Staying inside your penalty-free limit while switching to accelerated bi-weekly payments knocks years off your 25-year amortization—explore accelerated payment mechanics in our Bi-Weekly Mortgage Calculator and 1 Extra Payment Calculator.

Thinking about breaking a closed fixed-rate term early to refinance? Model exit penalties using our Prepayment Penalty Calculator, calculate break-even closing costs in the Mortgage Refinance Calculator, or compare international presets in Global Bank Directories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Canadian mortgage prepayment privileges (15/15 or 20/20 rule)?

Most Canadian closed mortgages (from RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC) allow you to prepay up to 15% or 20% of your original principal each calendar year without penalty, and increase regular payments by 15% or 20% annually. Compare international regional allowances in our UK 10% Overpayment Calculator and Global Bank Presets.

How is a Canadian mortgage prepayment penalty calculated?

For variable-rate mortgages, Canadian lenders typically charge 3 months of interest. For fixed-rate mortgages, lenders charge the greater of 3 months' interest or the Interest Rate Differential (IRD), which can be thousands of dollars if current rates have dropped. Estimate exact break-even exit costs using our Prepayment Penalty Calculator or Penalty Formula Guide.

How do accelerated bi-weekly payments work in Canada?

Accelerated bi-weekly payments take your normal monthly payment and divide it by 2 (paid 26 times a year). This makes the equivalent of 13 monthly payments annually, shaving approximately 3.5 to 5 years off a 25-year Canadian amortization. Test pure fortnightly/bi-weekly schedules in the Bi-Weekly Mortgage Calculator.

Are Canadian mortgage payments compounded semi-annually?

Yes. By Canadian federal law, fixed-rate mortgages in Canada are compounded semi-annually, not in advance. Our calculator factors in precise Canadian semi-annual compounding math—or compare renewal options using our Mortgage Refinance Break-Even Calculator.