Obtaining a mortgage or secured line of credit in Canada at the best rates is often a daunting task. We can help! Read the articles below for more info.
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The $90-million lesson: Why relationships, not tech, drive mortgage success + MORE Mar 19th
A lender friend of mine, Shane Lapointe, retired last week and I could not be happier for him. Forty-nine years in the industry, 36 of them in the brokering space. I can only imagine the rule changes and lender switch-ups that he has seen since 1989. .... More »
Invest or pay off debt: A comprehensive guide for Canadians + MORE Jan 17th
Your net worth is calculated by taking your assets and subtracting your liabilities. Both investing and repaying debt can boost your net worth as a result. The question is: which is better? In our guide about paying off debt versus investing, we cover the options from a number of different perspecti.... More »
Three-quarters of Equitable Bank’s uninsured mortgages to renew at lower rates this year + MORE Mar 1st
Equitable Bank is optimistic about continued loan growth in 2025, buoyed by expectations that most of its single-family mortgage borrowers will renew at lower rates this year..... 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 »
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 »
New platform supports mortgage brokers with mentorship and mental health strategies
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
New platform aims to bridge the gap for new mortgage brokers with mentorship, business guidance, and mental health strategies
Quebec’s legal battle between CNQ and title insurers leaves brokers and homeowners in limbo ahead of mortgage renewal wave
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Quebec-based mortgage brokers and homeowners are caught in limbo due to an ongoing legal battle that is unlikely to be resolved before the renewal tsunami hits.
Cautious optimism: How brokers should be approaching AI
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
As a mortgage broker, it seems that no matter where you go—you can’t escape the AI buzz.
Personal loan versus line of credit: Which should you choose?
– moneysense.ca
Life is full of big expenses. If you ever need a new car, have a home emergency or simply want to take a vacation, might consider getting credit to pay for it. Both personal loans and lines of credit are ways to borrow money for large spends, but there are some significant differences between the two types of credit. This article provides a roadmap to deciding which is best for your needs.
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Personal loans vs. lines of credit
With a personal loan, you borrow a single (fixed) amount of money from a bank or other lender. In return, you agree to pay back the principal plus interest over a certain period of time…
