Scotiabank Mortgage Rates
Below you will find Scotiabank’s posted 5-year fixed and variable mortgage rates. Use Rates4u.ca comparison chart to evaluate other brokerages and lenders against Scotiabank and ensure you get the best mortgage rate!
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Scotiabank mortgage rates Canada overview
Scotiabank, one of Canada’s Big Five banks, is the third-largest bank servicing more than 25 million customers globally. Offering a range of products and services around the world, they have dubbed themselves as “Canada’s most international bank” due to their operations primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean, and also in Europe and parts of Asia.
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Scotiabank Fixed-Rate Mortgages
Scotiabank Fixed Rate Mortgage product reduces the risk of future interest rate fluctuations by “locking in” a specific interest rate for the term. This can create peace of mind for most homeowners, making it an appealing mortgage product for most home buyers; if you’re thinking of or arranging a new mortgage for a future or your current home, your fixed interest rate mortgage can be guaranteed up to 120 days before your home’s closing date. If the interest rates go up during that time, you will be guaranteed a lower rate.
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Scotiabank Variable-Rate Mortgages
The Scotiabank Variable Rate Mortgages provides you with fixed payments over the term of your mortgage; keep in mind, the interest rate will fluctuate with any changes in the bank of Canada prime interest rate. If the bank of Canada prime rate goes down, more of your payment will go towards paying off your principal; while if the bank of Canada prime rate goes up, more of your payment will go towards your mortgage’s interest costs. This is a great financial tool for expecting rates to fall or take advantage of current low mortgage rates. Most times, the Scotiabank variable mortgage is a convertible mortgage that allows you to convert to another term, such as a fixed mortgage at any time. This feature provides you with flexibility and security, as it enables you to convert to a longer closed term should your variable rate mortgage no longer meet your needs.
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Scotiabank mortgage products
The Long and Short Mortgage, being under the Scotia Total Equity Plan, Â
allows you to take advantage of lower interest rates short term, while protecting you from potential interest rate increases in the short term. This program offers a split mortgage with one part of the amount set at a fixed rate for the full term, and another resetting every month as the Scotiabank prime rate changes. Â
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The Secondary Home Financing Program is just that. If you’re looking for a getaway or a second home, this program is for you. Â
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The Scotia Mortgage for Self-Employed is available for those working for themselves. Â
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The Scotiabank StartRight Mortgage Program offers mortgages to new to Canada temporary or permanent residents looking to purchase their first home. Â
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Scotiabank’s Total Equity Plan is the bank’s secured credit (HELOC) that allows you to draw funds from your home equity, turning your mortgage into a valuable asset. The plan will enable you to borrow up to 80% of your home value, giving you more control over your borrowing and potentially saving you hundreds of dollars each year. Â
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Accessing Scotiabank mortgage rates
As with all the rates displayed on Rates4u.ca, Scotiabank mortgage rates are updated every day and can be found above. You can access these rates conveniently, without stepping foot outside your home, by either filling out an online mortgage application or simply speaking with a Scotiabank mortgage agent over the phone. To get started, connect with an authorized Scotiabank mortgage broker by clicking on one of the Scotiabank mortgage rates above.Â
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Scotiabank mortgage application checklist
Once you have started the application process, Scotiabank will ask you questions relating to what you owe and own; some of the expenses relating to the property, such as heating costs, taxes, and condo fees; also whether you will be using the property to generate income. Additional information Scotiabank will require includes:Â
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- Your last two years T1 and Notice of Assessment
- A current list of your assets and liabilities
- The confirmation of your down payment may include recent bank statements, a Gift Letter, or RRSP withdrawal confirmations.
- Job letter proving current employment and income, including recent payslips
- Documents are proving additional income such as child tax credit etc.
- The details about the property your buying or currently own, including the MLS listing (if applicable) and any associated bills and taxes (e.g., property taxes, heating costs, and condo fees).
More on Scotiabank
Since welcoming its first customers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1832, Scotiabank has expanded into one of North America’s premier financial institutions. Today, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates offer a diverse range of products and services, including personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking, to almost 15 million customers in some 50 countries worldwide.Â
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Scotiabank Pros
Here are some of placing your mortgage with Scotiabank:Â
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Full-service: The most significant advantage when dealing with a big bank is the wide range of complementary services they offer. This may include bank accounts, insurance, investment products, or other loan products. Most of the time, these products are offered at a discounted rate for mortgage customers. Â
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Rate discretion: Scotiabank, in some instances, may offer highly competitive discretionary rates. However, these rates are negotiated on a case-by-case basis and depend on your qualifications and how much additional business you transact with the bank.Â
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Reputation/Security: Being one of the Big Five banks in Canada, Scotiabank has highly advanced anti-fraud measures to ensure customer safety and security. They have rigid controls in place, ensuring that your assets and personal information are in safe hands.Â
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They are available through the broker channel: Scotiabank mortgage products can be accessed through the broker channel if you like having a broker do the legwork and negotiations for you. Brokers can secure better prepayment options and sometimes even better terms and conditions. Â
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Branch access: Scotiabank has over 950 branches across Canada, and are also paving the way to digital adoption (case in point, their eHOME digital mortgage platform). Â
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Scotiabank Cons
As of September 19, 2020, Scotiabank Prime Rate is 2.45%Â
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Scotiabank prepayment charges
There are downsides to a fixed-rate mortgage, such as the restriction on paying out your mortgage early. Despite well-thought-out plans, unexpected life events sometimes require a mortgage to be broken and paid out early.Â
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Like all of Canada’s Big six banks, Scotiabank fixed-rate mortgage prepayment charges are calculated on the greater of:Â
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- The interest rate differential (IRD) or
- Three months’ interest
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This is based on the difference between the rate the bank could lend at today (the posted rate) and your rate for a term equivalent to the remaining term of your mortgage. The more your rate is above today’s published rates, the higher the IRD charge will be.Â
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The Big six banks are notorious for having high— and astronomical— penalties. Always consider this when you are mortgage shopping or ask your mortgage broker; if there is a chance you may need to break your mortgage early, then you may be better off with a fair penalty lender. Or variable-rate mortgage (which charges three months’ interest penalty to break a mortgage early).Â
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Scotiabank Prime Rate
As of September 19, 2020, Scotiabank Prime Rate is 2.45%
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How does Scotiabank set their Prime rate?
Each bank or lender determines its Prime rate. Banks in Canada usually look to the target overnight rate or the Policy Interest Rate set by the Bank of Canada (BoC). Similar changes typically follow changes in the target overnight rate in Prime rates. As a result, most banks and lenders in Canada have similar Prime rates.Â
