Dave McKay Archives - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

RBC says it’s ready for competitive spring mortgage market and upcoming renewal wave

March 1, 2025 No Comments

As the spring mortgage market approaches, Canada’s largest bank says it’s getting ready for a busy season of mortgage renewals.

Bank CEOs see mortgage risk easing as attention turns to political uncertainty

January 7, 2025 No Comments

The heads of Canada’s biggest banks are finally seeing risks around mortgage renewals easing, only for worries about tariffs and political uncertainty to take their place.

Some mortgage borrowers renewing in 2025 to face an average $513 monthly payment increase: RBC

December 4, 2024 No Comments

RBC also reported a sharp drop in remaining amortization periods thanks to Bank of Canada rate cuts in the fourth quarter.

Some banks rethinking strategy on home mortgage competition

September 4, 2024 1 Comment

Some Canadian banks say they’re starting to question how aggressively they go after mortgage customers amid intense competition.

RBC sees rise in mortgage delinquencies as ‘pockets of stress’ emerge in portfolio

June 16, 2024 No Comments

While RBC says most of its clients remain resilient despite higher interest rates and rising payments, the bank acknowledges ‘pockets of stress’ among select borrowers.

Latest in mortgage news: nesto gains access to broker channel in exclusive deal with M3 Group

January 26, 2024 No Comments

Digital mortgage lender nesto this week announced an agreement with M3 Group that will allow it to start distributing mortgages through the broker channel.

Despite easing rates, bank CEOs say clients face $400-$500 monthly mortgage payment hikes at renewal

January 11, 2024 No Comments

An anticipated decline in interest rates over the course of 2024 should help soften the impact of mortgage renewal payment shocks, according to RBC President and CEO Dave McKay.

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