
Switch your mortgage
Looking to save on your mortgage? You’re in the right place. Get a great rate by switching your mortgage to BMO today.
How much will your cash back be?
Your mortgage value: $100,000 to $499,999
Your cash back: $1,100Your mortgage value: $500,000 to $749,999
Your cash back: $2,100Your mortgage value: $750,000 to $999,999
Your cash back: $3,100Your mortgage value: more than $1,000,000
Your cash back: $4,100
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Refinance at a great rate
Talk to an expertBorrow money using the equity in your home by refinancing your mortgage.

Switching your mortgage Frequently asked questions
We won’t charge you any additional fees to switch your mortgage, but there may be some associated costs you should be aware of before making the switch, including:
- Mortgage discharge fee: Paid to your current lender to discharge your mortgage
- Mortgage registration fee: Charged by the provincial or territorial government to update your property title
- Mortgage prepayment penalty: Paid to your current lender if you choose to switch your mortgage before your term ends
- Appraisal fee (property valuation): Charged by your new lender to assess the value of your home
If you want to refinance your mortgage when you switch, or if you want to switch to a collateral mortgage (like a Homeowners ReadiLine®) then you’ll also need to cover the associated legal fees.
Switching your mortgage can take a bit longer than renewing your mortgage with the same lender, so it’s a good idea to start thinking about switching six to eight months before your term ends. The best time to switch is close to the end of your mortgage term to avoid (or reduce) a mortgage prepayment penalty from your current lender (depending on your mortgage contract details).
Yes, you can refinance your mortgage with a new bank. If you want to keep your current mortgage but still want to tap into the equity in your home, you can also take out a homeowner's line of credit (HOLC).
Helpful resources for switching your mortgage
Footnote star star details Increase your regular payments by 20% or prepay up to 20% of your mortgage balance each year. For Smart Fixed Mortgage only, increase your regular payments by 10% or prepay up to 10% of your mortgage balance each year.