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U.S. mortgage rates dip slightly, sending 30-year loans to 6.23% + MORE Nov 30th
Mortgage rates fell after three weeks of increases, giving prospective buyers some relief from price pressures. .... More »
Mortgage Digest: Arrears rise to highest level since 2020, but remain low overall + MORE Jan 23rd
Canada’s mortgage arrears rate edged higher again in October, rising to 0.25% of all residential mortgages, the highest level since 2020, according to the Canadian Bankers Association..... More »
CMHC reports further slowing of housing starts with no turnaround in sight Feb 16th
The pace of homebuilding in Canada continues to slow with no near-term signs of a turnaround, said Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. on Monday..... More »
Sub-6% U.S. mortgage rates vanish as Iran war sparks inflation fears Mar 7th
U.S. homebuyers had to act fast last week to nab the first sub-6% mortgage rates in more than three years. Now they’re up, and the new conflict in the Middle East threatens to nudge them higher..... More »
Why Canadian investors should avoid MLPs Jan 20th
For better or worse, a sizable group of Canadian investors still screens prospective investments by dividend yield. When that search expands beyond Canadian stocks, it often leads into parts of the U.S. market that look attractive on the surface but are poorly understood.
Common examples include .... More »
Why homeowners ignore mortgage broker marketing (and what does get them to act)
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Most broker emails get opened, then forgotten. New engagement data reveals what sparks action and how top brokers turn curiosity into conversations.More Canadians missing non-mortgage debt payments: Equifax
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Equifax Canada says the number of consumers missing a non-mortgage debt payment in the third quarter rose compared with a year ago.Loanova prepares to launch Canada’s first fractional mortgage platform
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The tech-driven startup plans to let everyday investors buy small stakes in syndicated mortgages, while helping borrowers who don’t qualify for traditional bank financing.FSRA flags risks in private deals as borrower vulnerability climbs
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The Ontario regulator warns that volatile market conditions could push more consumers back toward private mortgages, and says stronger oversight is needed.
