The answer

Ask the lender in writing. FCAC says federally regulated banks are expected to provide certain temporary relief in qualifying severe-financial-difficulty situations, including waiving prepayment penalties when selling a principal residence, but eligibility and application are property-, borrower-, lender-, and circumstance-specific. Do not assume the penalty is waived until the lender confirms it.

Calgary-specific context

The penalty can materially change a Calgary seller's usable net and pricing threshold.

What to do next

Request a dated payout statement and written answer before setting the sale plan or spending expected proceeds.

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Verify before relying

Official sources for this topic

These sources explain the rules and records relevant to this topic. Check the current requirements for your property.

RECA consumer informationAlberta real estate consumer guidance.CMHCOfficial mortgage loan insurance, minimum down-payment, premium, and eligibility education.Bank of Canada ratesInterest-rate context for affordability discussions.FCAC mortgage pre-approvalOfficial federal guidance on mortgage pre-approval, documents, rate holds, costs, and why pre-approval is not final approval.OSFI mortgage qualifying rateOfficial current minimum qualifying-rate policy for uninsured mortgages at federally regulated lenders.

Check the current information at the linked source. Ask the appropriate professional how it applies to your property.

Important

This is general information, not mortgage, tax, or financial advice. Speak with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

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