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How Does a Prime Rate Change Affect My Mortgage Payments?

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Commonly Asked Questions - ADJUSTABLE Rate Mortgage

Below are some common questions our customers ask when our Prime Rate changes.

At any time, if you have additional questions not answered here, do not hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Centre at 1 866 809 5800 or by email at mortgagesupport@rmgmortgages.ca.


Should I lock into a fixed rate now?

Whether or not you decide to lock into a fixed rate mortgage depends on your ability to handle an increase to interest rates over time.  Historically, homeowners who stay in an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) tend to save more money over the course of the term.

It is important to make an informed decision and to understand how adjustable rate mortgages work. It is also important to understand that locking into a fixed rate may cost you more money than what an increase in your ARM would be.

The following Mortgage Payment Calculator can be used to determine an estimated mortgage payment based on a new rate:

Will I receive Notification should my rate change?

Yes, if there is a change to your mortgage rate, a letter will be sent out to you, notifying you about the change in your rate and the corresponding change to your mortgage payment. You can view this letter on the portal located at MyRMG

If prime rate changes, when would the change in mortgage rate be effective for me?

Because your adjustable rate mortgage comes with a variable rate, your rate changes whenever RMG Prime changes, and comes into effect one business day after the change. RMG will automatically issue a letter notifying you of this change. On the first payment after the change to RMG’s prime rate, there will be no adjustment to your payment amount. On the second payment after the change to RMG’s Prime Rate, you will see that the payment has been adjusted to reflect the higher rate

Example:

Payment frequency is monthly

Next mortgage payment is August 1st

Date of RMG’s Prime Rate change is July 12th

Effective date for rate change is July 13th

Effective date for new payment amount is September 1st

What will my new rate be if Prime Rate changes?

Your rate will be dependent on what decrement to prime you have with your rate. 


Example:

If RMG’s Prime Rate is currently 2.70% 

And your rate is Prime   - .25 

Your variable rate mortgage would currently be:  2.45% 

If RMG’s  prime rate increases by .25  to 2.95%

Your variable rate mortgage rate would then be: 2.70%

I increased my payment in the past to take advantage of my privilege payment options.Will my payment change if there is a change to RMG’s prime rate?

Yes.  The Principal &Interest (P&I)  portion of your mortgage payment will change and be based on the new Interest rate.  The ongoing lump sum portion of your payment will remain the same

Example:

Principal Balance on Mortgage: $220,000.00

RMG’s Prime Rate: 2.70%

Current rate: 2.40%  (Prime -.30)

Current P & I payment is: $974.60

Ongoing Lump sum payment: $25.40

Total Payment:  $1000.00

New RMG Prime Rate: 2.95%

New Rate: 2.65%(Prime -.30)

New P & I payment is:  $1002.04

Ongoing lump sum payment: $25.40

Total Payment: $1027.44

At any time, if you have additional questions not answered here, do not hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Centre at 1 866 809 5800 or by email at mortgagesupport@rmgmortgages.ca.