Mortgage glossary

Borrowing basics

Scotiabank offers a mortgage glossary to help you understand different lending terms you may encounter. We hope these mortgage terms and definitions will allow you to understand your mortgage options a little bit better.

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Unlock your equity with STEP

Use the Scotia Total Equity Plan to tap into your home equity. You’ll save with lower rates and get the funds you need to reach your goals.

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Mortgage calculator

Find out what your mortgage payments will be, so you can ensure your mortgage fits your budget.

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Mortgage prepayment calculator

Find out what your mortgage prerepayment charge will be, so you can be mortgage-free faster.

Contact us

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Make an appointment with a Home Financing Advisor

Talk to a Home Financing Advisor on the phone or at a location of your choice.

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Apply online with eHOME

You can be pre-approved, search for a home, and get a mortgage all in one place with Scotiabank’s online mortgage application process.

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Visit an advisor at your branch


Talk to a Scotiabank Financial Advisor at one of our branches to learn more about our mortgage solutions.