Whether you’re buying a home, renewing your mortgage, or planning a renovation, Kingston Community Credit Union will help tailor your mortgage to suit your needs.
A Fixed Rate Mortgage may be the right product for you if you want a mortgage rate that is guaranteed for a term (in years). This is ideal when you are concerned about the impact of rising interest rates on your budget or you are on a fixed income and want to make sure your mortgage costs stay constant for the term you choose. Most fixed rate mortgages are fully closed and allow you the flexibility to pay additional payments once a year up to a specified percentage. Your privileges will be outlined specifically in the schedule attached to the terms and conditions of your individually-tailored mortgage (For example: permitting an extra 10% prepayment annually).
Fixed Mortgages are also ideally suited upon completion of a construction mortgage, for long term situations when you are certain you will be staying in your home. Choose your term (in years) and the rate associated with it. Usually the lower the rate, the shorter the term.
A Variable Rate Mortgage may be the right product for you if you want a mortgage rate that moves with the prime rate (KCCU base rate). This is ideal when you believe interest rates are falling or if you aren’t sure how long you are staying in your home. Most variable rate mortgages are fully open and allow you the flexibility to convert into a fixed rate mortgage. Your privileges are outlined specifically in the attached schedule re: prepayment (the terms and conditions of early repayment on your individually-tailored mortgage).
Variable Mortgages are also ideally suited to construction mortgages, short-term situations when you are considering or actively selling your home.
An open mortgage provides you the flexibility to increase your payments by any amount, repay in full, refinance or renegotiate any time during the mortgage term without paying a prepayment penalty. The flexibility it offers comes with a cost as open mortgages are subject to higher interest rates.
Open mortgages are beneficial for those who are planning to sell their property in the short term or expecting to make a large lump sum payment soon.
A closed mortgage provides you less flexibility but a lower interest rate. You are limited in the amount you can increase your payments and you can only repay according to the repayment terms negotiated at the time you take out your mortgage or upon renewal for the agreed upon term.
Payment prior to maturity usually involves an interest penalty. Refinancing may involve blended rates (where permitted) and should be discussed with your Lender to suit your individual preferences.
Closed terms may better suit those who intend to keep their property at least until the end of the term or those who wish to make consistent and lower interest mortgage payments.
To accelerate your payments and reduce your debt more quickly, KCCU provides an option that allows you to pay up to an extra 10% of the mortgage principal per year, in addition to scheduled payments, you can also increase your scheduled payments by 10% with no penalty.
Use our mortgage calculator to see how different payment frequencies impact the amount of money you can save and how quickly you pay off your balance.
Ask us for more details to help you choose the payment option that is best for you.
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Take advantage of the equity you have built in your home with a low-interest Home Equity Line of Credit. From renovations to that dream vacation or perhaps just combining other debts, a home equity line provides you with the funding and flexibility you want.
The KCCU All-in-One Mortgage offers you flexibility to meet all your borrowing needs throughout the life of your mortgage. As you pay down your mortgage you can increase the limit on the Home Equity Line of Credit portion or even add more credit products up to the original approved limit. Be prepared for future home improvements or repairs as you need them with more credit made available based on the amount paid down on your mortgage.
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