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Mortgages in Ontario

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Seven lenders in the Smarter Loans network offer mortgages across Ontario, from $15,000 to $100 million, and one application reaches all seven. Rates start at 3.45%, and three lenders fund within two days. Ontario charges land transfer tax on every purchase, and a first-time buyer gets up to $4,000 of it back. Every mortgage broker in Ontario must be licensed by FSRA. Rates checked August 2026.

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★★★★★ 4.6 (9)
Amount
$50,000 - $10,000,000
Rate
From 4.09% APR
Terms
6 - 60 months
Funding
7 days
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★★★★★ 4.6 (9)
Amount
$15,000 - $10,000,000
Rate (APR)
6 - 16% APR
Terms
12 - 60 months
Funding
7 days
Best for Ontario homeowners who need a small equity takeout that larger lenders will not write · Mortgage
★★★★★ 5.0 (50)
Amount
$20,000 - $100,000,000
Rate
From 4.99% APR
Terms
12 - 60 months
Funding
2 days
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★★★★★ 4.7 (9)
Amount
$20,000 - $10,000,000
Rate
From 4.99% APR
Terms
60 - 72 months
Funding
7 days
Best for Ontario homeowners who want a five to six year term on a mortgage or equity takeout · Mortgage
★★★★★ 4.7 (9)
Amount
$50,000 - $100,000,000
Rate
From 4.09% APR
Terms
72 - 120 months
Funding
2 days
Best for Ontario borrowers wanting a long amortization or a very large mortgage · Mortgage
★★★★★ 4.6 (9)
Amount
$50,000 - $10,000,000
Rate
From 4.99% APR
Terms
12 - 120 months
Funding
7 days
Best for Borrowers who want one digital application shopped across multiple lenders, with home equity available too · Mortgage
★★★★★ 4.6 (9)
Amount
$50,000 - $10,000,000
Rate
From 3.45% APR
Terms
60 months
Funding
2 days
Best for Borrowers who want the lowest published mortgage rate and a fully digital process · Mortgage

What does buying in Ontario cost at closing?

Land transfer tax, on every purchase. The rate starts at 0.5% on the first $55,000 and rises in steps, as the table shows. A first-time buyer gets up to $4,000 back, which means no tax on the first $368,000.

Portion of the priceOntario land transfer tax
First $55,0000.5%
$55,000 to $250,0001%
$250,000 to $400,0001.5%
Above $400,0002%
Above $2 million, on a home2.5%

Toronto adds a municipal land transfer tax on top of Ontario's.

How much do you need down?

At least 5% on the first $500,000 of the price. On the part above $500,000, up to $1,500,000, the minimum is 10%. At $1,500,000 or more, the minimum is 20%.

Which seven lenders serve Ontario?

Seven in our network, lending $15,000 to $100 million. Rates run from 3.45% to 16%. Three fund within two days, and four within a week. All seven consider poor credit, and income minimums start at $1,500 a month. Our application reaches all seven at once.

Every mortgage broker in Ontario must be licensed by FSRA. Every mortgage lender we work with is on the mortgages in Canada page.

Reviewed by Rafael Rositsan, Co-Founder and CEO, Smarter Loans, 4 October 2026. Lender terms checked August 2026.

Common questions

How much is land transfer tax in Ontario?

It rises in steps from 0.5% to 2% of the price, with a higher rate on homes above $2 million.

Do first-time buyers pay land transfer tax in Ontario?

They get up to $4,000 back, so the first $368,000 of the price carries no tax.

How much do I need down on a home in Ontario?

You need at least 5% on the first $500,000 and 10% on the part above it. A home of $1,500,000 or more needs 20% down.

Who licenses mortgage brokers in Ontario?

FSRA does. Every mortgage broker in Ontario must be licensed by it.

How many mortgage lenders serve Ontario?

Seven lenders in our network do, from $15,000 to $100 million, and three fund within two days.

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