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Variable & adjustable-rate mortgages

Ride rate cycles with trigger monitoring, transparent penalties, and payoff guardrails.

Float when it makes sense

Variable and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) track prime. We help you set trigger-rate alerts, model payment shocks, and design a hedge plan so you’re never surprised during Bank of Canada announcements.

Who chooses variable

  • Borrowers expecting rate cuts who can handle short-term volatility.
  • Investors who want to amortize faster when prime falls.
  • Clients with strong cash buffers and appetite for risk-managed strategies.

Pros

  • Historically lower average interest versus fixed (not guaranteed).
  • Three-month interest penalties when breaking most variable terms.
  • Ability to convert to fixed with many lenders if rates spike.

Considerations

  • Payment or amortization can change when prime moves.
  • Trigger-rate clauses may force payment adjustments or lump sums.

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