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Advice for cash-strapped renters and landlords during COVID-19 + MORE May 17th
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across North America in early 2020, it created a wave of income loss that impacted people from all walks of life. While some individuals have been hit harder than others, it’s difficult to find a group or industry that hasn’t been affected. A small segment of the.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: CMHC to Get New Name, Maybe “Housing Canada” + MORE Sep 23rd
What’s in a name? Well, in the case of the Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation, “mortgage” likely won’t be for much longer. The housing agency announced last week that it will be undergoing a rebranding in the coming months to better reflect its mandate. CEO Evan Siddall .... More »
What is a mortgage broker? Oct 17th
Mortgage brokers are a highly regulated specialized alternative to Canada’s big banks. But what is a mortgage broker exactly? And, When it comes to the purchase of your home, why would you choose a broker over a mortgage specialist at your bank?
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RBC says mortgage demand up ahead of new rules, reports record annual net income + MORE Nov 30th
TORONTO _ Royal Bank of Canada saw an uptick in demand for mortgages this fall as borrowers look to secure loans before tougher rules _ including a stress test _ take effect in the new year, one of the bank’s executives says.
Neil McLaughlin, RBC’s head of personal and commercial banking.... More »
What to do about your debt and mortgages after the interest rate hike Jan 29th
Personal finance expert Laleh Samarbakhsh shares her advice on the best ways to take advantage of the increased rates..... More »
Up Your Digital Game
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
“There is not digital strategy, only strategy in a digital world.” Andrew Lo, COO at Kanetix Ltd., shared that maxim at last week’s MPC National Conference. His message: It’s time for brokers and lenders to stop thinking of customer experience online as being distinct from customer experience in general. With the net being embedded in most of our lives, “strategy” and “digital strategy” are virtually the same thing. “I am sure mortgages are ripe for disruption,” Lo said at the event. The mortgage process is full of frustration, and the job of brokers and lenders is to “convert people from READ MORE