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Your Mortgage
Tailored for You

Take advantage of our competitive rates, 130-day rate guarantee and up to $3,500* cash back bonus.

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Exclusive Mortgage Offers for our Members

Get up to $3,500 Cash back*

Get up to $3,500 Cash back*

Get a new mortgage or switch your mortgage to Northern Birch Credit Union and you can receive up to $3,500 CASH BACK!

Available for a limited time on select terms only.

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We'll reimburse your appraisal fees*

We'll reimburse your appraisal fees*

For eligible new and transferred mortgages receive up to $550* to cover appraisal fees.

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We'll reimburse up to $650 for legal fees*

Up to $650 for legal fees*

We'll reimburse up to $650 of your legal fees when you transfer your mortgage to Northern Birch.

Personal Line of Credit Special 

Set up a direct deposit of your payroll into your Northern Birch chequing account and receive a discounted rate on a personal line of credit for 6 months. (Offer valid until December 31, 2024.*)

*View terms and conditions.


Mortgage Rate Specials

5 Year Fixed Mortgage*

130-day rate guarantee, plus we'll cover your appraisal costs

4.74%

5 Year Fixed High-Ratio Mortgage*

130-day rate guarantee, plus we'll cover your appraisal costs

4.34%

*Rates subject to change at any time without notice. Contact us in-branch for the most up-to-date rates.

Northern Birch Credit Union tailors your mortgage for your personal situation

Competitive mortgage rates

We work with you to give you our best competitive rate, plus a 130-day rate guarantee.

Personalized mortgage solutions

We get to know you and your financial goals, providing personalized mortgage solutions.

We help you choose the best financial strategy. Our lending specialists are experts in property financing.

Our lending specialists are experts in property financing. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or an experienced property owner, we walk with you, choosing the best financial strategy for you and your family.

Co-ops and Co-ownerships

Our lending specialists are experts at financing Co-ops and Co-ownerships. Talk to us about helping you find a solution to your home ownership objectives.

Explore our Mortgage Tools & Resources

Calculate your Payments

Use our calculator to see how much your monthly mortgage payments could be, whether you’re buying a new home, refinancing your current mortgage, or looking to leverage your home’s equity.

You can enter any of our current special mortgage rates into the "Product" field. 

Checklist. Read our Mortgage Guide

Mortgage Guide

Gain a better understanding of every stage of your homebuying journey. Read our expert guide to home ownership.

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Refinancing & Equity Solutions

Looking for cash to renovate, invest in an income property, or cover a major expense? Explore our refinancing options and leverage your home’s value with a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) for flexible borrowing at competitive rates.

TALK TO A LOAN SPECIALIST TODAY!

Get pre-approved today.

Ready to take the next step? Get pre-approved for a mortgage to secure your rate and confidently plan your home-buying journey.


The Credit Union
Difference

We are here for you.

Securing financing for your home can be confusing and complex. Our team is here to guide you through the process. Our lending specialists work with you to give you the best rates possible, structuring mortgage payments that suit your situation and provide creative options for home ownership, including Co-op and Co-ownership financing.

We care about our community.

We invest our profits into creating a stronger, more vibrant community by providing scholarships for students, sponsoring community events, and supporting schools, healthcare, and organizations that matter most to our members.

We are member-owned.

As a shareholder, the profits of Northern Birch are returned to you through no-fee chequing and savings accounts, competitive interest rates, and conveniences such as online and mobile banking. You also have a say. At our annual meetings, members have a voice in policy and leadership decisions. We encourage you to talk to us, letting us know how we can serve you better.

Discover your Northern Birch Credit Union.

Simple Home Buying

Simplify the home-buying process with one of our experienced lending specialists who are here to guide you every step of the way.

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Meet with a Lending Specialist, and begin outlining your home ownership dreams

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Apply for a pre-approved mortgage. Remember, the rate is guaranteed for 130 days. If the rate drops during that time, we will adjust the mortgage rate in your favour.

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Finalize your mortgage and receive up to $3,500 cash back. Ask about cash incentives for appraisals and fees for transferring a mortgage to Northern Birch Credit Union.

Our Expertise

Northern Birch specializes in unique solutions to homeownership.

Energy Efficient Home Savings

Receive rebates from our partners CMHC & Sagen when you purchase an eco-friendly home. Talk to us to learn more.

Opportunities for Co-op and Co-ownership housing

Our team specializes in unique creative approaches. Co-ops or Co-ownerships may be the right solution, helping you to reach your homeownership goals.
 

Our Locations

For Toronto branches call 416-465-4659 or 416-922-2551
Toll-free: 1 866-844-3828

Tartu College Branch

CASHLESS branch
ATM open during business hours

310 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, ON, M5S 1W4

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10 am - 3 pm

Contact

Latvian Centre Branch

4 Credit Union Dr.
North York, ON, M4A 2N8

Hours:
Monday: 10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm
Friday: 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 10 pm

Contact

Hamilton Branch

16 Queen St. N.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2T8

Tel: 905-527-4344

Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm
Friday: 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm

Contact

Branch hours are subject to change. View our latest branch hours.

*Mortgage Cash Back Offer 2024 Legal Terms and Conditions:

  1. Offer available for new mortgage loans for new purchase or mortgage loans that are transferred to Northern Birch Credit Union from another financial institution.
  2. Mortgage loans must be funded within 130 days of application.
  3. This cash back offer is not applicable for existing mortgage renewals or refinanced mortgages at Northern Birch Credit Union.
  4. This cash back offer is available to new members, existing members and existing borrowers, when a new property is purchased, or an existing mortgage is transferred to Northern Birch from another Financial Institution.
  5. The cash back offer is only available on mortgages for owner-occupied properties.
  6. The cash back offer is not available for Co-op Loans or Co-Ownership mortgages.
  7. Mortgage loans must have a minimum principal amount of $100,000.00 and be a closed mortgage with a fixed term of a minimum of 3 years or more. Alternatively, the minimum principal amount of $100,000.00, may be borrowed as a 5-year variable rate closed mortgage.
  8. This cash-back offer is available for mortgages processed at advertised rates only.
  9. Qualifying members must set up a minimum payroll auto-deposit, large enough to cover their mortgage payment. If the payroll deposit is cancelled anytime during the initial term of the mortgage, the cash-back funds must be fully repaid to the credit union.  
  10. Qualifying members will receive the applicable cash back amount as follows:

Your mortgage value is $100,000 - $299,999.99 = $1000

Your mortgage value is $300,000 - $499,999.99 = $1500

Your mortgage value is $500,000 – $749,999.99 = $2000

Your mortgage value is $750,000 - $999,999.99 = $2500

Your mortgage value is $1,000,000 or greater = $3500

  1. Cash back funds will be deposited to your Northern Birch chequing account within 6 weeks after the mortgage funding date. Verification of the payroll deposit must be received prior to the cash back deposit.  Without the payroll deposit activated in the first 6 weeks, the cash back offer will be null and void.
  2. Any prepayment of the mortgage within the initial term, more than the allowed 15% annual privilege, will result in the requirement to repay the “cash back” as per the Repayment Charts at end of document.
  3. Offer subject to credit approval and may be changed or withdrawn at any time, without notice.
  4. Applicants/Borrowers are subject to a minimum credit score satisfactory to Northern Birch, in its discretion.
  5. Availability of the cash back offer is subject to Applicants/Borrowers being approved as per Northern Birch Retail Lending Policies. Lending rates are subject to change, at any time, without notice.
  6. This special may be offered in combination with the Legal Fee Reimbursement Offer.

See specific Terms & Conditions for the offer.

  1. This special may be offered in combination with the Appraisal Fee Reimbursement Offer
    See specific terms and conditions for the offer.
  2. This special may be offered in combination with the Discounted Rate on a Personal LOC Offer. See specific terms and conditions for the offer.

*Mortgage Appraisal Fee Reimbursement Offer 2024 Legal Terms and Conditions:

This offer is subject to meeting Northern Birch Credit Union’s (Northern Birch) lending criteria.

  1. This offer only applies to owner-occupied properties.
  2. The mortgage must start with a minimum principal balance of $100,000.00.
  3. This offer is not available for business entities.
  4. The Appraisal Fee Reimbursement will be paid as per the invoice provided by the Appraiser, with a maximum reimbursement of $550.00.
  5. The mortgage payment must be set up as a “pre-authorized” payment from an account at Northern Birch Credit Union.
  6. This offer is available for all new mortgages being transferred in from another financial institution or for the purchase of a property.
  7. This offer is not applicable for refinancing an existing mortgage at Northern Birch.
  8. The full Appraisal Fee Reimbursement must be repaid should the mortgage be paid in full or should the mortgage be paid down more than the annual pre-payment privilege percentage, prior to the maturity of the initial term.
  9. This offer can be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time by Northern Birch without notice.
  10. This offer expires on December 31, 2024.
  11. This offer may be offered in combination with the Legal Fee Reimbursement Offer.
    See specific terms and conditions for the Legal Fee Reimbursement Offer.
  12. This offer may be offered in combination with the Northern Birch Mortgage Cash back Offer.
    See specific terms and conditions for the Mortgage Cash back Offer.
  13. Applicants/Borrowers are subject to a minimum credit score satisfactory to Northern Birch, in its discretion.
  14. Availability of the appraisal fee reimbursement offer is subject to Applicants/Borrowers being approved as per Northern Birch Retail Lending Policies.
  15. The Legal Reimbursement funds will be deposited to the borrower(s) Northern Birch chequing account on the day the mortgage financing takes place.

*Mortgage Legal Fee Reimbursement Offer 2024 Legal Terms and Conditions:

This offer is subject to meeting Northern Birch Credit Union’s (Northern Birch) lending criteria.

  1. This offer only applies to owner-occupied properties.
  2. The mortgage must start with a minimum principal balance of $150,000.00.
  3. The mortgage must have a term of either 3-year fixed rate, 4-year fixed rate or 5-year fixed rate and must be a closed term.
  4. The mortgage must be processed with one of the credit union’s advertised rates.
  5. The Legal Fee Reimbursement will be paid as per the invoice provided by First Canadian Title (FCT), with a maximum reimbursement of $650.00.
  6. This offer is not available for business entities.
  7. This offer is not applicable for new home purchases.
  8. The full Legal Transfer Fee Reimbursement must be repaid, should the mortgage be paid in full or should the mortgage be paid down more than the annual pre-payment privilege amount, prior to the maturity of the initial term.
  9. This offer can be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time by Northern Birch without notice.
  10. This offer expires on December 31, 2024.
  11. This offer may be combined with the Northern Birch Appraisal Fee Reimbursement Offer.
    See specific terms and conditions for the offer.
  12. This offer may be combined with the Northern Birch Mortgage Cash back Offer.
    See specific terms and conditions for the offer.
  13. Applicants/Borrowers are subject to a minimum credit score satisfactory to Northern Birch, in its discretion.
  14. Availability of the legal fee reimbursement offer is subject to Applicants/Borrowers being approved as per Northern Birch Retail Lending Policies.
  15. The Legal Reimbursement funds will be deposited to the borrower(s) Northern Birch chequing account on the day the mortgage financing takes place, and once the Solicitor (if applicable) has provided their Invoice to the Northern Birch Credit Union.

*Mortgage Legal Fee Reimbursement Offer 2024 Legal Terms and Conditions:

This offer is subject to meeting Northern Birch Credit Union’s (Northern Birch) lending criteria.

  1. This offer only applies to owner-occupied properties.
  2. The mortgage must start with a minimum principal balance of $150,000.00.
  3. The mortgage must have a term of either 3-year fixed rate, 4-year fixed rate or 5-year fixed rate and must be a closed term.
  4. The mortgage must be processed with one of the credit union’s advertised rates.
  5. The Legal Fee Reimbursement will be paid as per the invoice provided by First Canadian Title (FCT), with a maximum reimbursement of $650.00.
  6. This offer is not available for business entities.
  7. This offer is not applicable for new home purchases.
  8. The full Legal Transfer Fee Reimbursement must be repaid, should the mortgage be paid in full or should the mortgage be paid down more than the annual pre-payment privilege amount, prior to the maturity of the initial term.
  9. This offer can be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time by Northern Birch without notice.
  10. This offer expires on December 31, 2024.
  11. This offer may be combined with the Northern Birch Appraisal Fee Reimbursement Offer.
    See specific terms and conditions for the offer.
  12. This offer may be combined with the Northern Birch Mortgage Cash back Offer.
    See specific terms and conditions for the offer.
  13. Applicants/Borrowers are subject to a minimum credit score satisfactory to Northern Birch, in its discretion.
  14. Availability of the legal fee reimbursement offer is subject to Applicants/Borrowers being approved as per Northern Birch Retail Lending Policies.
  15. The Legal Reimbursement funds will be deposited to the borrower(s) Northern Birch chequing account on the day the mortgage financing takes place, and once the Solicitor (if applicable) has provided their Invoice to the Northern Birch Credit Union.