The monthly mortgage on an average Cambridge home (about $750,000) is roughly $3,335 at a ~4.5% rate with 20% down over 25 years.
The monthly mortgage payment on an average Cambridge home ($750,000) is about $3,335 at a ~4.5% rate, 20% down, 25-year amortization. At 5.5% it rises to about $3,685. Payments move with the Bank of Canada rate. Illustrative, not a quote.
Same Cambridge home, 20% down, 25-year amortization — only the rate changes:
| Rate | Monthly payment |
|---|---|
| 4.0% | $3,167 |
| 4.5% | $3,335 |
| 5.0% | $3,508 |
| 5.5% | $3,685 |
| 6.0% | $3,866 |
Variable-rate mortgages follow the prime rate, which tracks the Bank of Canada. Fixed rates follow bond yields. Watch the live rate and the next decision. A Waterloo-region city at the edge of the tech triangle.
About $3,335 at ~4.5% with 20% down over 25 years (illustrative).
A bigger down payment, a longer amortization, or a lower rate all reduce the monthly payment. See how to lower your payment.