The 2026 Canadian Mortgage Renewal Checklist
A printable one-page PDF covering every step of a Canadian mortgage renewal — from 120 days out through funding day. Stick it on your fridge, check it off as you go.
Reviewed by Scott Dillingham · Licensed Mortgage Agent (Ontario, Level 2) · Updated May 22, 2026
Docs ready — what about the rate?
- The 120-day renewal timeline with checkpoints
- Document collection checklist (income, property, ID)
- Questions to ask your current lender's retention team
- Questions to ask a mortgage broker
- How to verify a straight-switch vs. refinance situation
- Negotiation script for getting a rate match
- Red flags that mean you should not sign yet
Free PDF · printable letter · Our team may follow up about your renewal timing.
A broker can run the checklist with you
Book a free 20-minute call with a licensed Canadian mortgage broker. They'll work through the checklist against your specific file — lender, rate, renewal date, income, and property — and flag anything that needs action now.
- Personalised 120-day timeline for your maturity date
- Rate comparison across 30+ Canadian lenders
- Document list tailored to your income type
- Free service — brokers are paid by the lender
20 minutes. No obligation. No sales pressure.
Why Use a Checklist?
Most Canadians renew on autopilot — they get a letter from their bank 30 days before maturity, sign the posted rate, and move on. This checklist exists because that's almost always the wrong move. The borrowers who save the most at renewal are the ones who start 120 days out, gather documents early, and treat the renewal as a competitive negotiation rather than a formality.
The checklist is one page for a reason: so you can actually print it and keep it somewhere visible. Every step is actionable. No vague "consider your options" filler.
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Docs ready — what about the rate?
Once the checklist is done, compare before you sign the bank's letter.