Homeowner: renew, refinance or sell to buy again

Get the most out of your equity and your next mortgage renewal.

Already a homeowner? Three big decisions keep coming up: renewing your mortgage at the best rate, refinancing to fund a project, or selling to buy bigger. Each one rests on your equity and current rates. AcheteurFuté helps you compare offers and quantify each scenario before signing.

Why AcheteurFuté for you

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Negotiate your mortgage renewal

You're not obligated to stay with your current lender. Compare offers side by side, see the real savings, and come prepared to the negotiation table.

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Evaluate a refinancing

Home equity line of credit (HELOC), refinancing to renovate or consolidate: the coach explains the costs, possible penalties and the impact on your payments.

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Track your home's value and equity

The My Home section tracks your real mortgage balance, principal vs interest split, estimated value and available equity — your homeowner dashboard.

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Sell to buy bigger

Simulate your net profit (4 selling modes, including no-broker) and immediately see what that down payment lets you buy next.

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Plan renovations by their return

The renovation projects tool estimates the return (ROI) of the work — useful before refinancing or selling. The maintenance log keeps everything in order.

The tools included

My Home (8 tabs)

Value, mortgage, refinancing, HELOC, reminders, upkeep, reno, resale.

Mortgage rates

Policy rate, verified ranges, comparison of your received offers.

Calculators

Payment, capacity, savings between two offers, new budget.

AI coach

Renewal strategy, fixed vs variable, bridge loan, taxation.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to stay with my bank at mortgage renewal?

No. At maturity, you can shop freely and transfer your loan to another lender, often without penalty. Comparing several offers (bank, Desjardins, mortgage broker) can save thousands of dollars. AcheteurFuté lines them up side by side.

What's the difference between renewal and refinancing?

Renewal means continuing your loan at maturity, without changing the amount. Refinancing changes the loan before maturity (e.g. to pull out equity or consolidate debt), which can trigger a penalty. The coach compares both based on your goals.

How do I estimate the available equity in my home?

Equity is your home's value minus the mortgage balance. AcheteurFuté's My Home section tracks both figures and calculates the equity, as well as the theoretical HELOC limit under lenders' usual rules.

Is selling without a broker (DuProprio, Proprio Direct) worth it?

Selling without a broker can save the commission (often around 4-5%), but requires more work (marketing, showings, negotiation, legal aspects). AcheteurFuté simulates your net profit across 4 selling modes for an objective comparison.

Fixed or variable rate at my renewal?

Fixed offers stability; variable follows the Bank of Canada's policy rate and can cost less but carries risk. The right choice depends on your risk tolerance and budget. The coach models both with your numbers.

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