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| Insured ? | 80% LTV ? The rates in this column apply to mortgage amounts between 65.01% and 80% of the property value. The home must be owner-occupied and have an amortization of 25 years or less. You must have purchased it for less than $1 million. These rates are not available on refinances. Refinances require "Uninsured" rates. | 65% LTV ? The rates in this column apply to mortgage amounts that are 65% of the property value or less. The home must be owner-occupied and have an amortization of 25 years or less. You must have purchased it for less than $1 million. These rates are not available on refinances. Refinances require "Uninsured" rates. | Uninsured ? | Bank Rate ? | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Insured 4.64% | 80% LTV 4.19% | 65% LTV 4.19% | Uninsured 4.99% | 4.99% | ||
Insured 3.99% | 80% LTV 3.89% | 65% LTV 3.89% | Uninsured 4.44% | 4.53% | ||
Insured 3.69% | 80% LTV 3.79% | 65% LTV 3.79% | Uninsured 3.9% | 4.39% | ||
Insured 3.84% | 80% LTV 3.99% | 65% LTV 3.99% | Uninsured 4.39% | 4.44% | ||
Insured 3.69% | 80% LTV 3.55% | 65% LTV 3.55% | Uninsured 3.69% | 4.19% | ||
Insured 4.19% | 80% LTV 4.24% | 65% LTV 4.24% | Uninsured 4.89% | 5% | ||
Insured 5.04% | 80% LTV 4.34% | 65% LTV 4.34% | Uninsured 5.24% | 6.09% | ||
Insured 3.9% | 80% LTV 3.95% | 65% LTV 3.9% | Uninsured 3.9% | 5.95% | ||
Insured 3.45% | 80% LTV 3.45% | 65% LTV 3.45% | Uninsured 3.5% | 4.24% | ||
Insured N/A | 80% LTV N/A | 65% LTV N/A | Uninsured N/A | N/A | ||
Insured 5.45% | 80% LTV 5.45% | 65% LTV 5.45% | Uninsured 5.5% | N/A |
There are three main drivers behind mortgage rates in Saint John and Canada at large:
The Bank of Canada influences mortgage rates through its policy rate. The Bank’s objective is to keep inflation in the target range of 1% to 3% and preserve the value of the Canadian dollar. It achieves this by setting the target overnight rate, also known as the policy rate.
As of today, the policy rate is 2.25%. The central bank uses the target rate to influence how the banks set their own rates and acts as a barometer for the rate at which banks borrow and lend among themselves.
The higher the inflation, particularly if it’s above 3%, the higher the likelihood of a rate hike. Though inflation does not directly affect mortgage rates, the Bank tends to raise rates to cool down economic activity and force homebuyers to retreat from the market. It’s worth noting that government bond yields, which influence fixed rates, are affected by inflation as well, in addition to factors like oil prices, geopolitical tensions and broader economic conditions (which currently remain uncertain).
Banks, credit unions, monoline lenders and other financial institutions compete to attract borrowers across Saint John and beyond. During competitive market conditions, lenders may offer better rates. Shopping around and comparing multiple lenders — including local New Brunswick credit unions like UNI Financial Cooperation — can often result in a better mortgage rate.
When it comes to lending money, mortgage companies, banks, and lenders in Saint John act no differently than a person would — they don’t want to lend money to someone who is high-risk and will have trouble paying them back.
To determine your risk level, the best mortgage brokers, lenders and companies in Saint John will ask for some information so they can do some calculations to understand your current financial situation. Here’s what they’ll investigate:
1. Down payment
If you want to pay less interest on your mortgage, it’s imperative that you make a minimum down payment of 20% on the purchase of your home. That said, homebuyers who put less than 20% often qualify for the lowest rate. This is because their mortgages need to be insured by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Mortgage default insurance premiums are rolled into your monthly payments, which can increase the size of your monthly expenses. The down payment is just the first step. There are a few more things your mortgage lender will want to evaluate before they agree to provide financing.
2. Debt service ratios
When you buy your new home in Saint John, your mortgage payment won’t be the only payment you are obligated to make each month. Knowing that you’ll be able to make your mortgage payment (plus any other expenses you have) every 30 days provides a lot of peace of mind for brokers, banks and lenders. To calculate whether you can or can’t, they rely on two formulas to compare your monthly income vs. your monthly expenses:
3. Credit score
Your credit score is like an endorsement or recommendation that confirms for mortgage companies that you are a borrower who can be relied on to:
4. Income
If you make a good, stable income it’s likely you’ll be able to consistently meet the payments of the various monthly bills you have along with the mortgage payment on your Saint John home.
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How do these mortgage types differ? Conventional (low-ratio) mortgage requires a down payment of 20% or more, with no mandatory insurance, while a high-ratio mortgage requires a down payment of below 20%, plus mandatory insurance.
Which mortgage type offers cheaper rates? As of September 2026, the average conventional 5-year fixed rate is 4.38%. That’s 5 bps above the average high-ratio 5-year fixed rate, which stands at 4.33%.
| Date | Average Conventional Rate | Average High Ratio Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12/24 | 4.79% | 4.56% |
| 01/25 | 4.80% | 4.60% |
| 02/25 | 4.80% | 4.57% |
| 03/25 | 4.68% | 4.45% |
| 04/25 | 4.67% | 7.99% |
| 05/25 | 4.75% | 4.62% |
| 06/25 | 4.73% | 4.63% |
| 07/25 | 4.60% | 4.40% |
| 08/25 | 4.61% | 4.44% |
| 09/25 | 4.53% | 4.44% |
| 10/25 | 4.49% | 4.36% |
| 11/25 | 4.38% | 4.33% |
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
How do these mortgage rates differ? A fixed rate mortgage is a rate fixed over a period of time. Interest rates and the mortgage payments remain the same (and consistent) over that mortgage term. A variable rate mortgage is different. While the mortgage payment remains constant, the interest rate payments fluctuate with the prime interest rate.
Which rate is cheaper? As of September 2026, the 5-year fixed rate is 4.65%. That’s 21 bps above the 5-year variable rate, which stands at 4.44%.
| Month | Fixed | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| 12/24 | 4.77% | 5.30% |
| 01/25 | 4.82% | 5.14% |
| 02/25 | 4.70% | 4.90% |
| 03/25 | 4.60% | 4.75% |
| 04/25 | 7.99% | 7.99% |
| 05/25 | 4.74% | 4.88% |
| 06/25 | 4.73% | 4.85% |
| 07/25 | 4.57% | 4.86% |
| 08/25 | 4.54% | 4.85% |
| 09/25 | 4.62% | 4.69% |
| 10/25 | 4.64% | 4.55% |
| 11/25 | 4.65% | 4.44% |
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
New mortgage loan values have been trending upward throughout 2025, reaching the average of $238,146 in Saint John and $360,597 in Canada by the end of Q4 2025.
Here are all the average new mortgages loan values in Saint John from 2022 to 2025:
| Q1 – 2022 | Q2 – 2022 | Q3 – 2022 | Q4 – 2022 | Q1 – 2023 | Q2 – 2023 | Q3 – 2023 | Q4 – 2023 | Q1 – 2024 | Q2 – 2024 | Q3 – 2024 | Q4 – 2024 | Q1 – 2025 | Q2 – 2025 | Q3 – 2025 | Q4 – 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $368,936 | $371,063 | $363,654 | $325,612 | $320,298 | $314,540 | $338,522 | $327,899 | $323,537 | $332,825 | $349,364 | $343,271 | $356,831 | $350,281 | $360,986 | $360,597 |
| Saint John | $182,461 | $192,328 | $213,994 | $200,493 | $186,330 | $191,592 | $213,788 | $208,819 | $200,124 | $220,746 | $224,870 | $227,897 | $222,952 | $230,485 | $242,088 | $238,146 |
Scheduled monthly payments have been trending downward throughout 2025, reaching the average of $1,381 in Saint John by the end of Q4 2025.
| Q1 – 2022 | Q2 – 2022 | Q3 – 2022 | Q4 – 2022 | Q1 – 2023 | Q2 – 2023 | Q3 – 2023 | Q4 – 2023 | Q1 – 2024 | Q2 – 2024 | Q3 – 2024 | Q4 – 2024 | Q1 – 2025 | Q2 – 2025 | Q3 – 2025 | Q4 – 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,003 | $1,090 | $1,244 | $1,272 | $1,222 | $1,243 | $1,383 | $1,431 | $1,350 | $1,448 | $1,451 | $1,405 | $1,429 | $1,398 | $1,437 | $1,381 |
Closing costs are the one-time fees buyers pay upon purchasing property in Saint John. Generally, closing costs include:
Saint John charges a land trasnfer tax that equals to 1% of your purchase price.
Mortgage term: The mortgage term is the amount of time that you commit to your mortgage rate, lender and the terms and conditions of the contract. At the end of the term, you’ll renew your contract with the mortgage company for the remaining principal at a new rate. The process repeats until you’ve paid off the mortgage on your Saint John home. A mortgage term can vary in length, from six months to 10 years, with the most common term in Canada being five years.
Amortization period: The amortization period is the amount of time it will take you to pay off your entire mortgage. In Canada, the maximum amortization period is 35 years. But, if your down payment was less than 20% and you were required to purchase mortgage insurance from the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC), then your maximum amortization period is 25 years.
An open mortgage gives you the flexibility to pay off the mortgage on your Saint John house at any time. With a closed mortgage, if you pay it off before the mortgage term ends, you will be charged a penalty.
So why choose a closed mortgage?
Because a closed mortgage generally offers a lower interest rate than an open mortgage. With an open mortgage, the rate is usually variable and a little higher.
When it comes to having a mortgage there is one piece of advice that applies from coast to coast — when you score the cheapest interest rate on your mortgage you will save thousands of dollars in interest over the lifespan of your mortgage.
Want to know two more ways you can save on the mortgage for your Saint John home?
Make sure you get a mortgage that includes pre-payment privileges. This will allow you to make additional payments on your mortgage principal whenever you have extra money (e.g. an inheritance, bonus from work, salary increase, etc.). Taking advantage of your pre-payment privileges will allow you to knock down the amortization period of your mortgage which will, in turn, knock down the overall amount you pay towards interest.
The second savings opportunity a mortgage can give you is when it’s portable. Some day you may decide to move again. When that day comes, you can take your portable mortgage with you. This will save you having to pay charges that are associated with closing and opening a mortgage.
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