Compare today's lowest 5-year variable mortgage rates from Nova Scotia's top lenders. Updated daily with verified broker data.
As of May 26, 2026, the best 5-year variable rate in Nova Scotia is 3.55% from Frank Mortgage. This rate applies to a conventional mortgage with 20%+ down payment and a 25-year amortization.
5-Year Variable rates from top Nova Scotia lenders, by mortgage type.
| Lender | InsuredDown payment < 20% | InsurableHome < $1M & amort ≤ 25-yr | UninsurableRefinance or DP ≥ 20% | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
nesto 5-Year Variable | 3.8%$3,091/mo | 3.45%$2,980/mo | 3.45%$2,980/mo | Switch & Save |
Frank Mortgage 5-Year Variable | 3.55%$3,011/mo | 3.55%$3,011/mo | 3.55%$3,011/mo | Switch & Save |
Equitable 5-Year Variable | 3.6%$3,027/mo | — | — | Switch & Save |
First National 5-Year Variable | 3.7%$3,059/mo | 3.95%$3,140/mo | 3.95%$3,140/mo | Switch & Save |
Investors Group 5-Year Variable | 3.75%$3,075/mo | 4.09%$3,185/mo | — | Switch & Save |
RBC 5-Year Variable | 3.95%$3,140/mo | 3.95%$3,140/mo | 3.95%$3,140/mo | Switch & Save |
CIBC 5-Year Variable | 3.95%$3,140/mo | 4.1%$3,189/mo | 4.1%$3,189/mo | Switch & Save |
Laurentian 5-Year Variable | 3.95%$3,140/mo | — | — | Switch & Save |
Tangerine 5-Year Variable | 4%$3,156/mo | 4%$3,156/mo | — | Switch & Save |
National Bank 5-Year Variable | 4.1%$3,189/mo | 4.1%$3,189/mo | 4.1%$3,189/mo | Switch & Save |
BMO 5-Year Variable | 4.1%$3,189/mo | 4.1%$3,189/mo | 4.1%$3,189/mo | Switch & Save |
Simplii Financial 5-Year Variable | 4.1%$3,189/mo | 4.1%$3,189/mo | — | Switch & Save |
Desjardins 5-Year Variable | 4.1%$3,189/mo | 4.1%$3,189/mo | — | Switch & Save |
TD 5-Year Variable | 4.24%$3,235/mo | 4.24%$3,235/mo | 4.24%$3,235/mo | Switch & Save |
CMLS 5-Year Variable | 4.65%$3,371/mo | — | — | Switch & Save |
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