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Mortgage Digest: Arrears rise to highest level since 2020, but remain low overallCanada’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.

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DLCG CEO says “the worst is behind us” as network hits 9,000 agents and $80B in volumeGary Mauris told brokers the group originated 174,635 new mortgages over the past 12 months, while new AI, document-transfer and “Gold Rush” upgrades aim to lift renewal business in 2026.

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