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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TMG The Mortgage Group announces strategic partnership with Mortgage Outlet Sep 10th
TMG The Mortgage Group, one of Canada’s largest mortgage brokerages, has announced a new partnership with Ontario-based Mortgage Outlet..... More »
You need long-term disability insurance. Now what? + MORE Apr 1st
Long-term disability insurance likely isn’t something you ever want to be in a position to need, but if ever you do need it, you’ll be grateful it’s there. Like short term-disability insurance, it provides financial assistance to an employee who is unable to work because of an accident.... More »
How to protect yourself from identity fraud in Canada + MORE May 27th
In 2024, Canadians lost a jaw-dropping $638 million to fraud, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). That’s already a hefty $60 million more than losses reported the previous year, but the true total is likely much, much higher—experts at the CAFC say that less than 5% of scams are .... More »
FSRA CEO Mark White to step down for new position as Chair of Ontario Energy Board Jul 5th
The head of Ontario's mortgage broker regulator, Mark White, has confirmed he will be stepping down from his role as CEO later this month..... More »
Incorporate Balance Transfer Offers into Your Arsenal Oct 20th
As mortgage professionals, we are sometimes asked to solve problems slightly outside the scope of our mandate. Naturally, we must take care not to position ourselves as tax experts, accountants or lawyers..... More »
Insurance Premiums May Rise in 2019
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
OSFI is tightening mortgage lending again. But this time, it’ll be less impactful for consumers. The banking regulator issued its final Mortgage Insurer Capital Adequacy Test (MICAT) guideline last week. MICAT is the “framework for assessing the capital adequacy of mortgage insurance companies,” OSFI says, and it takes effect January 1, 2019. According to National […]
