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TD launches agentic AI for mortgage and HELOC applications + MORE May 24th
The bank says its first autonomous AI model is already reducing parts of the pre-adjudication process from an average of 15 hours to less than three minutes..... More »
Desjardins sees mortgage growth drive stronger first-quarter earnings + MORE May 15th
Residential mortgages now account for nearly two-thirds of Desjardins’ loan book, while impaired mortgage loans remained relatively stable despite ongoing economic uncertainty..... More »
Inside RBC’s acquisition of mortgage fintech Pinch Financial Mar 13th
The Toronto fintech will gain access to RBC’s infrastructure and 17 million clients, but says its platform will remain open to non-RBC partners..... More »
Mortgage rate outlook: Why experts say the next move could be lower + MORE Feb 19th
After a volatile 2025, mortgage rates have steadied, but experts say the next move could be lower, and that has implications for borrowers..... More »
Mortgage Digest: Bond yield spike drives latest fixed mortgage rate hikes of up to 30 bps + MORE Mar 22nd
Markets are rapidly repricing inflation and rate expectations, driving bond yields higher and triggering a new round of fixed mortgage increases.... More »
What New Year’s credit deals promise—and why you should be wary
– moneysense.ca
January is for fresh starts, but too many Canadians are held back by last year’s overspending. Lenders know about new year’s debt-hangovers, so you may be seeing more credit offers in your inbox—but be wary. Used incorrectly, that deal on a balance transfer or sign-up bonus could get you into even deeper financial trouble.
Credit card debt in Canada
If your last credit card statement dampened your seasonal joy, you’re not alone. According to TransUnion, consumer credit card debt rose 1.95% year over year in 2025, with even bigger jumps for mortgages, lines of credit, and auto loans. Wealthsimple reports that Canadians hold an average of $4787 in credit card debt, which can take time to pay off. And all the while credit card interest accumulates.
Mark Kalinowski, a Financial Educator at the Credit Counselling Society, points to compound interest, or “the interest paid on the interest.” When you pay only the minimum amount due or less than the full balance, interest accumulates…
