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Could a home-based business affect your mortgage? May 27th
Registering a business at your home may seem harmless, but it can raise questions for lenders, insurers and municipalities. Here’s what homeowners should know before using their home address for business purposes..... More »
Weekly mortgage digest: Fixed rates trending downward ahead of expected BoC cut Jul 23rd
This week’s digest highlights the past week's key mortgage news, including the downward trend in fixed mortgage rates as lenders respond to lower bond yields..... More »
Mortgage broker share rises to 38%, hits 48% among recent first-time buyers: MPC Jul 26th
New MPC research finds broker use increased across buyer groups and regions in 2025, while more borrowers sought advice alongside competitive rates..... More »
Birch Hill and Brookfield to acquire First National in $2.9B deal + MORE Jul 29th
Founders Smith and Tawse to retain minority stakes as mortgage lender enters new chapter.... More »
Mortgage brokers explained: What they do, and what they don’t (Part 1) + MORE Nov 12th
The first article in our three-part series breaks down what brokers actually do — and don’t do — and why some misconceptions persist..... More »
Can you get a mortgage if you’re self-employed? It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible
– thestar.com
With determination and good planning, you can jump through the extra hoops and get that house, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes.
Expert says homeowners need to ensure they have an exit plan in place, as a private mortgage comes with significant costs and risks for borrowers — and lenders

