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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Ontario review recommends expanding lender access for Level 1 mortgage agents + MORE Feb 7th
Finance ministry report adopts key industry recommendations and could expand where Level 1 agents can place insured mortgages.... More »
Mortgage growth outpaced housing gains in late 2025 + MORE Apr 15th
Home values declined while borrowing increased, leaving financial markets to drive overall wealth growth..... More »
EQB mortgage book grows as credit recovery pushed into 2027 Jun 2nd
The bank reported continued growth in uninsured personal mortgages and insured multi-unit lending, but higher credit provisions and a softer housing market weighed on second-quarter earnings..... More »
Enforcement against mortgage professionals jumps as FSRA flexes new powers Apr 3rd
With higher fine limits now in place, regulators say recent penalties may only reflect the early stages of a stricter regime.... 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.
