- Pre-approval in as little as 24 hours
- Credit scores 650 and below welcome
- Licensed Ontario mortgage brokers — FSN #13301
- No hidden fees — straightforward advice you can trust
London
Byron
Masonville
Ontario
Mortgage Renewal
A mortgage renewal occurs when the current mortgage term expires, and the borrower must either agree to new terms with the same lender or switch to another lender. This is an opportunity to reassess the interest rate, payment schedule and term length to better align with current financial needs. Borrowers can negotiate a lower rate, change payment frequency, increase payments to pay off the loan faster or access additional funds by combining a renewal with refinancing.
Lighthouse Lending reviews the client’s existing mortgage terms against market offerings to determine if a better rate or more flexible conditions are available. They also guide borrowers through switching lenders when advantageous and help negotiate penalties or fees, ensuring that the renewed mortgage supports long‑term financial goals.
Mortgage Renewal
We move quickly so you don't lose momentum on your financial goals.
Credit challenges don't disqualify you. We've seen every situation and helped through it.
Our volume gives us access to preferred rates banks simply can't match.
While requirements vary by loan type, we work with buyers with scores as low as 580 for FHA loans. Conventional loans typically require 620+.
In Ontario, the minimum down payment is 5% for homes up to $500,000, 5% on the first $500,000 and 10% on the portion above that up to $1.5 million, and 20% for homes over $1.5 million, with mortgage insurance required if you put down less than 20%.
Mortgage rates change frequently based on market conditions, but in Canada, most borrowers are currently seeing approximately 3.8%–5.5% for fixed rates and around 3.3%–4.5% for variable rates, depending on the lender, term, and your financial profile.
The mortgage process typically takes 1 to 4 weeks, depending on factors like document submission, lender approval times, and the complexity of your application.