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The latest in mortgage news: Half of borrowers concerned about mortgage renewals Apr 7th
Nearly half (47%) of Canadians buying or renewing a mortgage say they are concerned about qualifying for the amount they need..... More »
Why Canadian investors should avoid MLPs Jan 20th
For better or worse, a sizable group of Canadian investors still screens prospective investments by dividend yield. When that search expands beyond Canadian stocks, it often leads into parts of the U.S. market that look attractive on the surface but are poorly understood.
Common examples include .... More »
Mortgage brokers are slowly embracing AI tools like ChatGPT + MORE Jul 15th
AI is creeping into every industry imaginable, from oil and gas to fintech, and the mortgage industry is no exception..... More »
House rich: How to access the equity in your home Nov 16th
With the national average home price up a record 18.5% in August 2020 compared to the same time last year, more Canadians than ever have a significant portion of their wealth tied up in their homes.
Who are these “house rich” homeowners? They range widely—from retirees on a fixed income, to ba.... More »
The big question on mortgage borrowers’ minds: fixed or variable? Feb 15th
With variable mortgage rates potentially at a peak and fixed rates having recently retreated, borrowers are asking themselves the age old mortgage question: should you go fixed or variable?.... More »
BREAKING NEWS: M3 Mortgage Group Acquires VERICO
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
It’s one of the biggest broker channel acquisitions in Canadian history. M3 Mortgage Group is buying broker network VERICO Financial Group. M3, which already owns Multi-Prêts, Mortgage Alliance, Invis and Mortgage Intelligence, will control an estimated 40+% of the broker market when this is done. The group’s combined submission volume will exceed $40 billion, making […]
How to pick the right mortgage amid growing uncertainty over rates
– theglobeandmail.com
There’s rising uncertainty among borrowers as lenders hike rates to reflect rising bond yields. Here’s how to tilt the odds in your favour
