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Mortgage Features

Porting

Last updated: October 2026

What is Porting in Canadian mortgages?

Transferring an existing mortgage (rate, remaining balance, and conditions) to a new property when moving. Avoids prepayment penalty. Subject to lender approval and re-qualification.

Porting example

Worked example

Moving from $600K home to $800K home: port $400K existing mortgage at 2.5% rate, top up $200K at current rate.

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