For homeowners · Renewals · Refinances · Equity

Your bank'srenewal offer isnot your bestoffer.

Many homeowners sign the letter their bank mails them. Before you do, let Chad shop your mortgage across many lenders, free, and show you exactly what you could keep.

No cost · No obligation · Takes about 2 minutes

20years brokering
Manylenders, one review
$0typical cost to you
Chad Weninger, mortgage broker
What a better rate is worth
Rate drop
Kept over a 5-year term$11,076
Lower payment−$119/mo

Example: 4.79% vs. a lower rate, 22 years left on the mortgage.

Sound familiar?

Owning a home is great. The mortgage part, less so.

These are the conversations Chad has with homeowners every week. Tap the one that sounds like you to see what he'd do about it.

Solutions

One broker. Every option on the table.

Your bank can offer its own products. Chad can compare many lenders and programs, then recommend the one that fits your home, your budget and your plans.

Renew or switch, on your terms

Your renewal is the one moment you can move your mortgage without a penalty. Chad compares your bank's offer with what other lenders will give you, then you decide: stay or switch.

120
Days before maturity to start shopping
No
Stress test on a straight switch*
$0
Penalty to move at maturity
What Chad checks
  • Your bank's renewal offer against rates from many other lenders.
  • Fixed or variable, and the term length that suits your plans.
  • Prepayment privileges, so you can pay it off faster.
  • Whether a small change now could take years off your mortgage.
Renewal timer

Days until renewal—
Pick your date

Most lenders can hold a rate for up to 120 days. Starting early gives you leverage.

*Straight switches at renewal (same balance and amortization) no longer require the stress test, as of November 2024. Lender approval still required.

Bank vs. broker

Who's actually on your side?

Your bank works for the bank. A broker is licensed to work with many lenders, which means Chad represents you.

Your bankChad Weninger
Lenders comparedOne: theirsMany
Who they representThe bankYou
At renewalA letter in the mailYour mortgage, shopped
After a credit setbackOften a noLenders that may say yes
Specialty programsLimitedReverse, equity, eco rebates & more
Cost of adviceFreeTypically free: lender-paid, disclosed in writing
Chad Weninger smiling in a white shirt
Chad WeningerMortgage broker
20 yrs
Real clients, real words
"He is very knowledgeable and was always quick to respond to our questions. He took complete charge of things. I'd recommend him in a heartbeat."
Suzanne Denis
"Chad came through for us where two other brokers failed."
Jennifer Young
"Thanks Chad! You are the best. So appreciative of all your hard work."
Jayne McDonald

"A mortgage can be a powerful financial tool if managed correctly."

Chad has spent 20 years as a mortgage broker, focused on residential mortgages. He believes simple changes made once a year can take a 25-year mortgage down to about 16, and he builds that plan with every client.

VERICO Compass Mortgage Group Corporation · Licence #MB601570
How it works

Three steps. No pressure.

You stay in control the whole way. If your current deal is already the best one, Chad will tell you so.

STEP 01

Share a few details

Two minutes, below. Add your current mortgage if you have it handy.

STEP 02

Chad shops it

He compares lenders and programs, prices any penalty, and lays out your options in plain numbers.

STEP 03

You decide

Switch, refinance or stay put. If you move ahead, Chad handles the paperwork to funding.

Homeowner questions

Straight answers.

Can I switch lenders at renewal?
Yes. At maturity you can move to a new lender without a prepayment penalty. Since November 2024, a straight switch (same balance and amortization) no longer requires you to pass the stress test. There can be small discharge or legal costs, and Chad will tell you up front.
When should I start looking at my renewal?
About four months before your maturity date. Many lenders can hold a rate for up to 120 days, so starting early lets you lock in protection while you compare.
Is it worth breaking my mortgage early?
Sometimes. It depends on your penalty, the rate you can get and what you're trying to do, such as consolidating debt. Chad will price the penalty and show you whether the savings beat it.
How much equity can I access?
With a refinance, generally up to 80% of your home's value, minus what you owe. A reverse mortgage for homeowners 55+ can go up to 55% of the home's value, with no monthly payments.
What does it cost to work with Chad?
For most residential mortgages the lender pays the broker, so there's typically no fee to you. If a fee ever applies, Chad will disclose it in writing before you go ahead.
Will a review affect my credit?
Talking with Chad and sharing your current mortgage details doesn't. A credit check only happens if you choose to apply, and Chad will tell you before it does.
Free mortgage review

Before you sign, let's look.

Share a few details and Chad will compare your current mortgage with what's available across many lenders. If you're already in the best deal, he'll tell you.

  • Free, with no obligation
  • Plain-numbers comparison of your options
  • A plan to be mortgage-free sooner
Chad Weninger
Chad WeningerMortgage broker · 20 years
Takes about 2 minutes

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01 · Your details

02 · Property address
03 · Your current mortgageOptional

Have your renewal letter or statement handy? These details let Chad compare your current deal. Skip anything you don't know.

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