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Nesto review

A digital-first lender whose low-rate guarantee makes it a strong benchmark to shop against.

By SCFinance Data Team · edited by SCFinance Editorial TeamUpdated Aug 11, 2026 Fact checkedEditorial integrity

The bottom line

A digital-first lender whose low-rate guarantee makes it a strong benchmark to shop against.

SCFinance score4.7
N

Nesto

Rate types
FIXED, VARIABLE
Min. down payment
5%
Max amortization
30 years

Pros

  • ✓ Consistently sharp posted rates
  • ✓ Fully online application
  • ✓ Salaried advisors, no commission pressure

Cons

  • ✕ No branch network
  • ✕ Fewer options for unusual income

Details

Rate types
Fixed and variable
Terms
1-5 years
Max amortization
30 years

What you get

  • Low-rate guarantee
  • Online application and tracking
  • Salaried, non-commissioned advisors

Compare to alternatives

True North Mortgage

SCFinance score4.5
TN
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Rate types

FIXED, VARIABLE

Min. down payment

5%

Max amortization

30 years

Details
Rate types
Fixed and variable
Branches
Major cities
What you get
  • In-house lending arm
  • Rate matching on qualifying deals
Our take

A brokerage with its own lending arm, which often lets it undercut the big banks on straightforward deals.

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Scotiabank Mortgage

SCFinance score4.1
S
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Rate types

FIXED, VARIABLE

Min. down payment

5%

Max amortization

30 years

Details
Rate types
Fixed and variable
Terms
1-10 years
Branches
Nationwide
What you get
  • Scotia Total Equity Plan combines mortgage and credit lines
  • Branch and mobile advisors
Our take

A big-bank option worth it if you want everything under one roof, and you're willing to negotiate the posted rate down.

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