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Durham Region, Ontario Updated August 23, 2026

Best Mortgage Rates in
Oshawa

Affordable eastern GTA alternative with revitalization

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Avg. Home Price $720,000 -4.8% YoY
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Avg. Condo Price $445,000
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Days on Market 35
Best 5-Yr Fixed 4.04%
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Compare Mortgage Rates in Oshawa

Updated August 23, 2026

Today's Best Mortgage Rates

Compare discounted rates from Canada's top lenders. These are actual rates you can get - not posted bank rates.

Featured Mortgage Rates

Best discounted rates available today – sorted by lowest rate

Term Lender Best Rate
2-Year Fixed National Bank 4.24% Get This Rate
7-Year Fixed National Bank 4.54% Get This Rate
1-Year Fixed MCAP 4.69% Get This Rate
10-Year Fixed MCAP 4.69% Get This Rate

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* Rates shown are discounted rates for insured mortgages. Rates may vary based on credit profile, down payment, and property type. Subject to change without notice. OAC.

🏙️ Market Overview

Oshawa Mortgage Market Overview 2026

Oshawa offers the GTA's most affordable detached home prices with excellent GO Transit connectivity to Toronto. The average home price of $720,000 is $400,000 less than Toronto. The market has corrected 4.8% year-over-year, creating significant buyer opportunities. Downtown revitalization and Ontario Tech University growth are transforming the city's reputation and long-term investment potential.
💡 Local Insights

Mortgage Tips for Oshawa Buyers

Expert advice tailored to the local Oshawa real estate market.

First-Time Buyers

North Oshawa offers newer subdivisions with modern amenities.

Min. down payment: $36,000 (5% of avg. price)

Refinancing

Oshawa's lower prices allow faster equity building for second property purchases.

Investment Property

Ontario Tech University and Durham College drive student rental demand.

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📍 Neighborhoods

Popular Areas in Oshawa

Downtown
Windfields
Taunton
Northwood
Kedron
Columbus
🏦 Local Lenders

Top Mortgage Lenders in Oshawa

We compare rates from these and 50+ other lenders to find you the best deal.

TD Canada Trust
RBC
DUCA
Meridian
FirstOntario
❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgages in Oshawa

How is the commute from Oshawa to Toronto?

GO Transit offers frequent service from Oshawa to Union Station (55-65 minutes). The Highway 401/407 provides driving options. Many residents work in Durham Region, avoiding the commute entirely.

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Best Rates, Mortgage Brokerage Lic#12685. Regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA).

What a Oshawa Mortgage Actually Costs in 2026

The average Oshawa home trades at $720,000, sells in about 35 days, and the local sales-to-listing ratio sits near 34%. Here is what that price means for a mortgage today, before we shop it across 50+ lenders.

Average local price $720,000
Minimum down payment $47,000 — 5% on the first $500,000 plus 10% on the balance. Insurable up to the $1.5M cap.
Mortgage amount $673,000
Land transfer tax $10,875 — Ontario Land Transfer Tax. First-time buyers can claim a rebate of up to $4,000.
Payment at an illustrative 4.29%, 25-yr $3,647 / month
Stress-test payment at 6.29% $4,423 / month — you must qualify at the greater of 5.25% or your rate + 2%

Illustrative figures based on the local average price and 2026 qualifying rules. Your actual rate and payment depend on your file.

Where we lend in Oshawa

We place files across Downtown, Windfields, Taunton, Northwood, Kedron and Columbus. Appraisal values, condo status certificates and rental-suite income are handled differently in each pocket, and that changes which lender says yes.

Active lenders in the Oshawa market include TD Canada Trust, RBC, DUCA, Meridian, FirstOntario, alongside monoline and credit-union options that never advertise locally. One application reaches all of them.

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