COVID-19: Support for our personal banking clients
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The COVID-19 pandemic is changing your habits, and ours too. But don’t worry, we’re here to answer your questions.
Even though our support measures have come to an end, we’re still available through many communication channels to help you find solutions.
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Financial solutions
Our support measures ended September 30, 2020. If your financial situation remains unstable due to COVID-19, explore our solutions that may be of assistance to you.
You can also make an appointment with an advisor to find the best solution tailored to your needs.
Personal loans
If you’re still experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19, we suggest the following solutions to help you move forward during these uncertain times:
Mortgage loans
Are you experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19? Here are some solutions that may help with your mortgage loan:
- If you make accelerated mortgage repayments, you can change the frequency or amount of your payments to relieve some of the financial pressure.
- If you accumulated debts with high interest rates, you may be able to consolidate them by refinancing your mortgage.
- You could extend your amortization period. Note that only conventional loans are eligible for this option.
Support for entrepreneurs
Discover the measures for businesses that National Bank and the governments have put in place.
Government measures
Quebec student loans: Interest suspended until March 31, 2022
As part of COVID-19’s support measures, the Quebec government will not apply interest on student loans from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
For more information, visit the Québec.ca website and our Frequently Asked Questions below.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Student loans
1. Are all loans eligible for this measure?
Only loans from the Ministry of Higher Education's Student Financial Assistance program are eligible for this support measure.
Student lines of credit and personal loans are excluded.
2. Do I have to continue to pay my loan for the next year?
Yes, you must continue to make your payments. This is a suspension of interest only.
3. Will my payments change?
The amount of the payment remains the same. This means that your entire payment will be capitalized to your loan.
If your situation does not allow you to maintain your agreement, you can:
- Apply for the deferred repayment program
- Increase your term to reduce your payment
- Postpone a payment
4. Why is my payment not automatically reduced since the interest rate is 0%?
This option is currently being analyzed. In the meantime, if your situation does not allow you to maintain your agreement, you can:
- Apply for the deferred repayment program
- Increase your term to reduce your payment
- Postpone a payment
5. I am currently benefiting from the exemption period. Does this new assistance measure affect my situation?
The new assistance measure will also be applied to loans in the exemption period.
Six months after the end of your partial exemption, the government will reimburse the interest accrued during your partial exemption period. This repayment will be applied to your debt.
6. I am currently benefiting from the Deferred Repayment Program. How is this going to change my situation?
There will be no change to your situation as the Deferred Repayment Program is not affected by this assistance measure.