Northern Credit Union
Northern Ontario credit union that merged with Copperfin Credit Union in January 2025, with branches from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay and Kenora. Lineup includes high-ratio, self-employed, second property, purchase plus improvements and construction mortgages. It lends Ontario.
Prepayment-penalty method
Standard penalty (about three months' interest)
Breaking early is penalized at roughly three months' interest, an open-style penalty that is generally on the lower, more predictable end.
See what breaking a mortgage early could costWho it tends to fit
- Self-employed and business-owner borrowers
- 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
- Home equity line of credit (HELOC)
Rate types
- Fixed rates
- Variable rates
Where it lends
Ontario
Good to know
- Membership required to borrow; branches are in northern Ontario.
- A readvanceable CreditMaster mortgage option can bundle lines of credit and additional loans under one setup.
How to reach Northern Credit Union
You deal with this lender directly, no broker required. This is educational information, not a rate quote; confirm current rates and terms directly.
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