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Your First Mortgage Renewal: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Mortgage Renewal

January 15, 2026

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If this is your first mortgage renewal, you’re not alone in wondering what happens next. The good news? You have more options — and more control — than you might think.

Here’s what to know as your first renewal approaches.

What Happens at Renewal?

Your lender will typically send a renewal offer a few months before your term ends. It may look simple — sign and return — but that doesn’t mean it’s your only option.

At renewal, you can:

  • Stay with your current lender
  • Switch lenders
  • Change your rate type or term
  • Adjust your mortgage strategy based on your current goals

Why Your First Renewal Matters

Since you originally bought your home, a lot may have changed:

  • Your income
  • Your equity
  • Your lifestyle and priorities

Your renewal is a chance to make sure your mortgage reflects today’s version of you — not just the version from years ago.

What to Prepare

  • Your current mortgage details
  • Any renewal offers received
  • An idea of what you want next (lower payments, flexibility, paying down debt, future plans)

How We Help

Unlike a bank, we don’t just look at one option. We:

  • Compare lenders and strategies
  • Review your renewal offer with you
  • Help you decide whether staying put or switching makes sense

If your current lender’s offer works — we’ll tell you. If it doesn’t — we’ll help you find a better fit.

Your first renewal is an important milestone. Having the right guidance can make all the difference.

 Book a renewal review with us and let’s walk through it together.

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