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Mortgage brokers share options for homeowners facing a mortgage non-renewalGetting your mortgage renewed can be stressful for some homeowners, but getting a non-renewal from your lender can take that stress to a whole new level. 

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Clock ticking for Ontario mortgage brokers to complete required trainingMore than 17,000 agents and brokers must log mandatory training hours — including a new professional development requirement — with FSRA by March 31 to renew their licences.

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Ask the mortgage expert: How to buy a home in 2026, between budgets, builders, and opportunitiesEvery year, homebuyers across Canada hold out for the silver bullet—a policy change that will suddenly make the path to homeownership clearer.

From tax reforms to supply-side stimulus, the landscape is changing. The question is: Are these changes enough to bridge the gap between supply and demand, and how can you leverage them to your advantage?

While there is rarely a single “fix” for a market as complex as ours, the most recent budget cycles and policy updates have introduced significant shifts that every homebuyer needs to understand. Continue Reading ….

I hope you will enjoy this article and if you have any questions or would like to discuss I am always available.

Your best interest is my only interest. I reply to all questions and I welcome your comments. Like this article? Share with a friend.

Steve Garganis: 416-224-0114; steve@canadamortgagenews.

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