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Refinance Break-Even Calculator

Estimate a simplified IRD prepayment penalty, monthly savings from a lower rate and the break-even point in months. Penalty estimate only, not a lender quote.

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Instant result — 2026 defaults filled, edit anything. All fields are prefilled with the 2026 Canada defaults and the result shows instantly. Change any field and it recalculates instantly. Reset restores the 2026 defaults.

Prefilled with the 2026 default — edit if you want, e.g. 300000.
Default: 5% — you can change it.
Default: 4% — you can change it.
Prefilled with the 2026 default — edit if you want, e.g. 20.

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The IRD figure is a simplified average-balance proxy, not a lender quote — get the exact penalty from your lender.

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About Refinance Break-Even Calculator

Estimate a simplified IRD prepayment penalty, monthly savings from a lower rate and the break-even point in months. Penalty estimate only, not a lender quote. The result appears instantly with the 2026 defaults filled in — edit anything you want.

FAQs

What does this calculator do?

Estimate a simplified IRD prepayment penalty, monthly savings from a lower rate and the break-even point in months. Penalty estimate only, not a lender quote.

How do I use it?

The result appears instantly with the 2026 defaults filled in — edit any field and it updates instantly, with no signup.

Is the result official?

No. This is a calculator estimate based on the 2026 rules shown on this page, not an official CRA / Service Canada determination. Check official rules for your case.

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