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Housing affordability challenges raising risk of mortgage fraud

Mortgage fraud falling overall, but rising among first-time buyers

March 31, 2025 No Comments

Mortgage fraud is trending lower in Canada after peaking last year, but new data from Equifax shows first-time buyers are increasingly behind the remaining risk.

Singh pledges low-interest, government-backed mortgages for first-time homebuyers

March 31, 2025 No Comments

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is proposing a new government-backed mortgage program to help more Canadians get into the housing market—particularly first-time buyers who have been priced out in recent years.

Exclusive: TD levels the playing field with real-time pricing for brokers

March 30, 2025 2 Comments

TD is making a long-awaited shift in how it serves mortgage brokers, addressing one of the channel’s biggest frustrations: inconsistent pricing across its sales divisions.

BMO’s mortgage rule change sends a signal about growing economic risks

March 28, 2025 No Comments

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) caused some panic last week when it announced the tightening of its mortgage requirements for self-employed workers in the steel and aluminum sectors.

Mortgage Digest: Fixed mortgage rates keep falling, but variable-rate pricing is on the rise

March 25, 2025 No Comments

Spring mortgage season is bringing better fixed-rate deals, but not all borrowers are seeing relief. While lenders continue trimming fixed rates, discounts on variable rates are shrinking.

Trump’s tariffs on Canada: A timeline of trade tensions

March 19, 2025 No Comments

Trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. have escalated rapidly since the start of the year, with President Donald Trump imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting swift retaliation from Ottawa.

Mortgage market braces for impact as one million renewals loom and defaults climb

March 13, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s mortgage market is rebounding, with new originations up 39% year-over-year, according to Equifax’s latest Q4 Consumer Trends report.

Why private mortgage presentation matters: Red flags to watch for

March 9, 2025 No Comments

In this article, we’ll explore the topic of private mortgage solicitations. And trust me, it’s more exciting than watching paint dry (though perhaps not as relaxing).

Rocket Mortgage Canada winding down operations

March 5, 2025 No Comments

Rocket Mortgage Canada is shutting down its lending business, with operations expected to wind down by the end of June.

New mortgage lender - Highclere Capital Lending

Highclere Capital enters Canada’s mid-market lending space

February 22, 2025 No Comments

A new player in Canada’s mid-market mortgage lending space is intent on shaking up the industry.

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