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Oil shock could keep rates higher for longer, analyst warns + MORE Mar 19th
A prolonged Middle East conflict could push oil prices higher, adding to inflation pressures and raising risks for mortgage rates and household affordability..... More »
How your rent payments can help build your credit history + MORE Oct 4th
Paying rent, much like a mortgage, can often be a person’s biggest monthly expense. Yet, there hasn’t historically been a way for renters to get credit for making these large payments on-time like homeowners. New rent-reporting platforms are aiming to change that. These platforms act as.... More »
New joint venture creates one of Canada’s largest independent mortgage platforms Feb 4th
The newly formed OIM Group brings together two growing brokerages to create a national, multi-brand platform spanning underwriting, technology and alternative lending..... More »
Inflation data and Bank of Canada decision lead busy week for mortgage watchers Mar 16th
Inflation, home sales and two central bank rate decisions could shape expectations for borrowing costs and the spring housing market..... More »
Community Trust at 50: A golden anniversary built on broker partnerships + MORE Oct 19th
Reflecting on five decades of alternative lending, national growth, and an unwavering commitment to the Canadian mortgage broker community..... More »
Higher renewal costs test household budgets in Ontario and B.C., says Equifax
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Equifax reports that rising renewal costs are testing household budgets, with Ontario and B.C. most exposed, while mortgage growth remains muted.
