Desjardins
Largest cooperative financial group in Quebec (~200 caisses); also lends in Ontario. Available direct or via broker. It lends Quebec, Ontario.
Prepayment-penalty method
Fair, contract-rate penalty
If you break a fixed term early, the penalty is calculated the borrower-friendly way, using your actual contract rate. This is usually far cheaper than a big bank's posted-rate method, and it is one of the biggest hidden costs most people never compare.
See what breaking a mortgage early could costWho it tends to fit
- Self-employed and business-owner borrowers
- Newcomers to Canada building credit here
- Buyers of rental or investment property
- Refinances and equity take-outs
- Construction and new-build financing
General signals only. Approval depends on the full application; a lender that fits on paper still has to say yes.
What you can do with it
- Buying a home
- Refinancing
- Renewal or switch
- Construction / new build
Features
- Prepayment privileges (pay extra without a penalty)
- Home equity line of credit (HELOC)
- Portable (move your mortgage to a new home)
Rate types
- Fixed rates
- Variable rates
Where it lends
Quebec, Ontario
Good to know
- Fair contract-rate IRD.
- Strongest presence in Quebec and eastern Ontario.
How to reach Desjardins
Available both directly and through a mortgage broker. This is educational information, not a rate quote; confirm current rates and terms directly.
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Educational information about Canadian mortgages, not financial or mortgage advice. This tool is offered by Jordan Avery, Mortgage Agent (Level 2), Licence M23999999 · Maple Key Mortgages Inc., FSRA Brokerage Licence 13999 and operated by LenderSearch; figures are estimates. Confirm all rates, terms, and eligibility directly with the lender before acting.