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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You bought a home—should life insurance be next? + MORE May 9th
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial milestones for young Canadians, and one of the riskiest. For many households, a mortgage becomes the single largest expense they’ll ever take on, often requiring two incomes to keep it manageable.
That reality is driving more homeowners to buy life .... More »
How to protect yourself from identity fraud in Canada + MORE Dec 15th
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 »
Mortgage rate outlook: Why experts say the next move could be lower + MORE Feb 19th
After a volatile 2025, mortgage rates have steadied, but experts say the next move could be lower, and that has implications for borrowers..... More »
‘Strike Out Cancer’ goes national as mortgage industry aims to raise $1M in 2026 + MORE Jan 14th
The annual bowling fundraiser is growing from a Toronto event into a 14-city campaign, with the mortgage industry aiming to raise $1 million for cancer research this year..... More »
Mortgage debt rising fastest among Canadians nearing retirement, data show Apr 27th
Older homeowners are increasingly leveraging equity to help younger buyers, raising long-term financial risks as retirement approaches.... More »
The evolution of the mortgage broker channel, and what comes next (Part 3)
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Part 3 of our series looks at the industry’s evolution, its growing influence, and why even the Big Banks are taking notes.U.S. mortgage rates rise to 6.22% after four weeks of declines
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Mortgage rates in the U.S. climbed after four weeks of declines, a reversal that will further strain affordability for buyers. Mortgage brokers explained: What they do, and what they don’t (Part 1)
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The first article in our three-part series breaks down what brokers actually do — and don’t do — and why some misconceptions persist.Trump defends 50-year mortgage plan, calling it ‘not a big deal’
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President Donald Trump downplayed criticism of the potential creation of a 50-year mortgage product, saying it would help more Americans afford monthly payments on homes. Who uses mortgage brokers today and why (Part 2)
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Part 2 of our series explores why Canadians across the income, age and credit spectrum now seek out mortgage brokers.
