Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Alternative farm lenders attract growing institutional backing + MORE Aug 13th
New funding could increase financing options for agricultural borrowers while creating a broader referral opportunity for mortgage brokers..... More »
Mortgage Expert alert: Why Canadian housing seems unaffordable in 2026: A 35-year real estate disconnect + MORE Jun 5th
The dream of home ownership in Canada appears distant in today’s mathematical reality. Housing costs account for nearly 30% of household income. Older generations survived 12–18% interest rates in the 1980s and early 1990s. At the time, home prices equaled two or three years of household income..... More »
Real Estate, Interest Rates, and Market Reality: Why It’s Time to Take a Deep Breath + MORE Aug 7th
Lately, whenever I talk to clients, friends, or family across Ontario, I hear the same thing: people are anxious. They’re worried about where interest rates are going, what their homes are worth, and how they’re going to handle their upcoming mortgage renewals.
There is a lot of noise out.... 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 »
Home sales drop with ‘fresh round of economic headwinds’ ahead: CREA + MORE Sep 15th
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) says home sales in August were down compared with a year ago as a fresh round of economic challenges threatens to dampen housing market momentum for the remainder of the year.
The organization said home sales last month totalled 37,504, down 6.9% from A.... More »
HomeEquity Bank raises $200M through CHIP Mortgage Trust note sale
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Oversubscribed issuance underscores investor demand for reverse mortgage-backed funding
