Skip to main content
RealCostIQ

🇨🇦 42 calculators · CAD · 2026 rules

Canadian Home & Mortgage Calculators

CMHC insurance, mortgage stress test, land transfer tax, FHSA — all with proper Canadian semi-annual compounding and 2026 rates. Free, instant, no sign-up.

Semi-annual compounding2026 CMHC ratesAll provincesFTHB rebates

Canadian mortgage estimate

Home price$700,000
Down · 20%$140,000
Rate5.25%

Monthly payment

$3,337

20%+ down · no CMHC · 25-yr amort.

Mortgage Management

For existing owners — penalties, renewals, renovation

Mortgage Break Penalty Calculator

IRD vs 3-month interest — know your penalty before breaking your mortgage.

Home Renovation Cost Calculator

CAD prices

Kitchen, bathroom, basement costs in CAD by city — Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and more.

Mortgage Renewal Calculator

No stress test

Compare staying with your lender vs switching. No stress test required if you stay (post-2024).

Accelerated Bi-Weekly Calculator

Save 3–4 years off your mortgage with accelerated bi-weekly payments. Canadian compounding.

Rental Property Calculator

Cap rate, cash flow, and cash-on-cash return for Canadian investment properties.

Property Tax Calculator

16 cities

Compare property tax rates across 16 Canadian cities — Vancouver to Winnipeg.

HELOC Calculator

OSFI B-20

How much home equity credit can you access? 65% standalone / 80% combined LTV.

Canadian Amortization Calculator

Full monthly schedule — principal, interest, balance — with Canadian semi-annual compounding.

Down Payment Savings Calculator

Includes FHSA

How long to save 5%, 10%, or 20% down — with FHSA tax boost included.

GST/HST New Home Rebate

New builds only

Federal rebate up to $6,300 + Ontario rebate up to $24,000 on newly built homes.

Capital Gains Tax Calculator

50% inclusion

Investment property sale: 50% inclusion rate, ACB, principal residence exemption.

Home Equity Calculator

Year-by-year equity from payments + appreciation. See when you're HELOC-ready.

Condo vs House Calculator

Compare monthly costs and equity growth: condo (with fee) vs detached house side by side.

Mortgage Payoff Calculator

Extra payments save tens of thousands. See your exact savings and payoff date.

Bridge Loan Calculator

Buying before you sell? Calculate daily interest and total bridge financing cost.

Pre-Construction Deposit Calculator

New builds

Deposit schedule, occupancy fees, and cash needed at closing for new condo buyers.

Home Insurance Estimator

Estimate your annual premium by province and home type before getting quotes.

Condo Fee Affordability Calculator

GDS / TDS

See how condo fees reduce your mortgage qualification — GDS/TDS impact explained.

First Home Buyer Total Cost Calculator

Complete picture

Every dollar you need: down payment, LTT rebates, FHSA savings, and closing costs.

Investment Property ROI Calculator

20%+ down

Cap rate, monthly cash flow, and 10-year return for Canadian rental properties.

Canadian Mortgage Comparison

Enter two rates — see exact interest saved, monthly payment difference, and renewal balance.

Land Transfer Tax by Province

// 2025/2026 · Alberta & Saskatchewan have no provincial LTT

Province
Rate range
FTHB benefit
Toronto
Ontario
0.5%–2.5%
$4,000 rebate
+$4,475 rebate
British Columbia
1%–5%
Exempt on $500K if <$835K
Quebec
0.5%–2.5%
None
Manitoba
0.5%–2.5%
Exempt up to $300K
Nova Scotia
1.5% flat
None
Alberta
None
N/A
Saskatchewan
None
N/A

Use the Land Transfer Tax Calculator for your exact amount including first-time buyer rebates.

Major Canadian Cities

// each city has unique tax rules

Key Canadian Mortgage Facts (2026)

01Mortgages compound semi-annually by law — not monthly like the US.
02CMHC insurance mandatory under 20% down on homes ≤ $1.5M.
03OSFI stress test: qualify at max(rate + 2%, 5.25%).
04FHSA: $8K/yr, $40K lifetime — tax-deductible + tax-free withdrawal.
05Toronto is the only Canadian city with a second municipal LTT.
06GDS ≤ 39% and TDS ≤ 44% are the qualifying thresholds.
0730-year amortization available for FTHBs / new builds since 2024.
08FHSA + HBP combined: up to $75K per person for a first home.