Your All-in-One Canadian Financial Dictionary

Variable-rate mortgage

A mortgage where the interest rate can go up or down over time. Your payments may change depending on market conditions.

Whole life insurance

Life insurance that provides lifelong coverage with fixed premiums. It also builds a cash value that grows over time.

Wire payment

A direct and secure way to send money between bank accounts, often used for large or international transfers.

Withdrawal

Taking money out of your account whether at an ATM, in-branch, or digitally (like sending an Interac e-Transfer).