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Mortgage Affordability Calculator Canada 2026 — Stress Test
Free Canadian mortgage affordability calculator using 39% GDS, 44% TDS, property costs and the federal stress-test qualifying rate.
Updated May 26, 2026
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Mortgage affordability stress-test estimate
Stress-test qualifying rate
7.40%
Max qualifying mortgage payment
$3,150
Estimated mortgage amount
$430,035
Estimated home price
$520,035
Methodology
Uses FCAC guidance of 39% GDS and 44% TDS. The qualifying interest rate is the higher of 5.25% or the contract rate plus 2 percentage points. Property tax, heating and 50% of condo fees are included in housing costs. Mortgage insurance premiums, closing costs and lender-specific underwriting are not modeled.
Calculator method
How to use this result before making a decision
Run a conservative scenario first, then test a best-case and stress-case version. A calculator is most useful when it shows whether the decision survives higher costs, slower payoff, lower returns, or a tighter monthly budget.
Methodology and limits
- Inputs are educational estimates and may use simplified formulas or rounded assumptions.
- Actual results can change because of tax rules, lender terms, fees, timing, compounding, province, credit profile, or provider eligibility.
- Use the output as a planning checkpoint, then confirm final numbers with official sources, your financial institution, employer, insurer, lender, or a qualified professional.
What stress-test rate does this calculator use?
It uses the higher of 5.25% or your contract mortgage rate plus 2 percentage points, consistent with the federal mortgage qualifying-rate approach for federally regulated lenders.
What debt-service ratios are used?
The calculator uses 39% gross debt service (GDS) and 44% total debt service (TDS) planning limits and includes property tax, heating, and 50% of condo fees in housing costs.
Sources used
Official references checked for this page
Updated May 26, 2026
Each claim on this page is traceable to one of the government authorities or regulators below. Rates, tax rules, eligibility requirements, and product terms can change — verify current details directly with the linked source before making any financial decision.
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