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Is this frugal Toronto artist’s $70,000 in savings enough for her to buy a property in the U.S.? Jul 3rd
If Joy were to buy a house in the U.S., writes financial expert Jason Heath, it’s probably best she get a pre-approved a mortgage before house hunting..... More »
Insights From A Top Canadian Economist: Part 2 + MORE Nov 4th
Canadian economist Benjamin Tal’s presentation at the National Mortgage Brokers Conference was eye-opening. In it, he posited a holistic view of what’s happening with the Canadian economy and what we can expect to happen next. He’s rarely been wrong in the 20 years I’ve been following him &#.... More »
They’re both 25 and make $262,000. This couple wants to pay off their mortgages and spend more on travel. How do they start? Feb 4th
Ace and Ada know they make a lot money for people their age, but it came out of “sweat and tears” and following in the footsteps of immigrant parents. Now they want to know how to spend it..... More »
The Broker Channel Gets Another Prime Lender: Strive Capital + MORE Sep 23rd
Strive is live. It’s Canada’s latest prime lender in the mortgage broker market..... More »
Technology’s Role in Canada’s Evolving Mortgage Industry May 29th
COVID-19 has dramatically changed the course of many industries and threatened the physical, mental and financial wellness of millions of Canadians. In the housing sector, real estate sales volumes have dropped significantly and rapid increases in unemployment have added uncertainty to many transact.... More »
Lessons From the 2018 Digital Mortgage Conference – Part I
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
“If you don’t view yourself as a technology company that does mortgages, you’re missing it.”—Bill Emerson, Vice Chairman, Quicken Loans That quote encapsulated this week’s third annual Digital Mortgage Conference in Las Vegas. To compete in the next decade, brokers and lenders will have to provide consumers with the online experience they want in […]
Rising Interest Rates a Headwind for Canada’s Housing Market
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Rising interest rates and tighter mortgage lending rules may dampen the Canadian housing market in the coming months by reducing affordability for prospective buyers. That’s the latest outlook from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), which revised its fall housing forecast, saying now that sales will drop 9.8% and prices will soften 2.8% to $494,900. […]
