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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U.S. existing-home sales rose to eight-month high in October + MORE Nov 21st
Sales of previously owned homes in the U.S. rose in October to the fastest pace in eight months, as buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates and gained the upper hand over sellers in some markets..... More »
Opinion: Why mortgage brokers are not order takers Dec 9th
A growing number of borrowers now expect fast, frictionless mortgage quotes without offering the details needed to make them real. It’s a mindset that’s becoming more common — and one that rarely survives underwriting..... More »
Lowest mortgage rates rise above 4% as bond yields surge Dec 12th
A sharp rise in bond yields has pushed fixed mortgage rates higher, undoing weeks of declines and signalling a stubborn pricing floor for borrowers..... More »
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 »
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts dropped 17% in October Nov 18th
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in October fell 17% compared with September..... 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.
