Mortgage and Home buying advice centre

Your most common questions, answered.

How do changing rates impact my mortgage?

Mortgage rates are impacted by more factors than you might realize, economics and interest rate changes. Find out what this might mean for you.

Rates

It’s time to renew my mortgage, what should I do?

We have multiple resources you can use to navigate your next mortgage term with confidence.

Homeowner advice

How much do I need for a down payment?

This can depend on a few things and now is the best time to start to think ahead. Why not use one of our handy tools like the Mortgage Affordability calculator to help guide you?

Home buyer advice

Rates

Rate report

Dive into the factors shaping homeownership in our province—like the Bank of Canada’s rate adjustments—and how they impact your home ownership journey.

What you need to understand about mortgage interest rates

There’s a few things about mortgage interest you want to make sure you know.

How are mortgage rates calculated?

Whether you’ve had a mortgage for years or about to get your first, it never hurts to get a refresher on where mortgage rates come from.

Advice for homeowners

Mortgage up for renewal? You’re not alone.

Up to 50% of mortgages will be renewed in the next two years. Find out how financial expert Alyssa Davies moved through the process.

My mortgage term is ending. What comes next?

When it comes time to renew, considering the future can be useful. We have a few ideas and scenarios to help you make the best decision for you.

Understanding mortgage terms

Important mortgage terms and tips to help you understand your options and choose what’s best for you at the time of renewal.

Mortgage Payment Calculator for owners

Discover how different variables like payment increases, lump sum payments or different interest rates impact your mortgage cost.

Switch to or renew with ATB

Learn why you should either switch to ATB or renew your mortgage with us. You could get up to $1,500 waived in switching fees*.

Renew your ATB mortgage

For current ATB mortgage clients, learn about the steps to renew and how to make the best decision for your future.

Switch to ATB offer

Unlock up to $7,500 in cash & value when you switch your mortgage to ATB.

Advice for home buyers

4 hot tips for buying your first home

We asked two professionals about their dealbreakers when it comes to buying your first home. No gatekeeping here, just top tips from a dream team.

A true cost breakdown of buying a home

You’ve reached the step where it’s time to crunch numbers. Take a look at our breakdown of things like total price, down payment and mortgage insurance.

Everything you need to know about home buying

Our step-by-step guide to buying a home in Alberta will answer all of your home ownership questions.

Mortgage Affordability Calculator

Calculate the home price you can afford using info like income, debt, monthly payments, and down payment.

Mortgage Payment Calculator for buyers

Wondering what your future mortgage payments might look like? Use our handy calculator to find out.

Mortgage your first home

If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, we have the six steps you need to take to move forward, starting with determining your down payment.

New mortgage offer

Unlock up to $6,000 in cash on select mortgages or our lowest rate on a 5-year ATB Rate First mortgage.

Just starting to save?

Tips for saving

Sticking to a budget is important when it comes to saving for your first home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the occasional splurge. Learn how.

saving for a down payment

Creative ways to save for a down payment

Explore our advice and discover your own unique plan to come up with a down payment.

first home savings account

Open a First Home Savings Account

Save for your first home and save on taxes with this unique financial tool.

Explore our mortgage resources

Home buying and mortgage advice

Figuring out a first home purchase? Saving for a down payment? We have the right resources to help.

Mortgage rates

See all ATB mortgage rates, including featured mortgages and offers.

Online pre-approval

Apply for a mortgage from the comfort of your home (or anywhere else with internet access).

Mortgage loans

Get a mortgage you can feel good about, determine the right one for you with our lending options.

Mortgage tools

From calculating how much you can afford and what your payment will be, to the impact of making a prepayment, we’ve got a mortgage tool to help.

Why ATB

Trust ATB's mortgage experts for Alberta-based solutions. We simplify the process, whether your needs are straightforward or complex.