Reflecting on five decades of alternative lending, national growth, and an unwavering commitment to the Canadian mortgage broker community.| CMT News
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem called Canada’s labour market “soft,” despite recent data that showed the country added 60,400 jobs in September.| CMT News
After a year of expected rate cuts, forecasters are starting to question how long Canada’s easing cycle will last—and whether rates might start rising again in 2026.| CMT News
The non-bank lender upsized its bond sale to $800 million ahead of its planned acquisition by Birch Hill Equity Partners and Brookfield Asset Management, with proceeds earmarked to repay existing debt and support the buyout.| CMT News
Bank of Nova Scotia is cutting jobs across its Canadian banking division as part of the firm’s effort to boost long-term profitability.| CMT News
For the past 18 months, brokers have been told the same story: a massive renewal wave is coming, and it’s your big chance to cash in.| CMT News
The Canadian Real Estate Association has upgraded its forecast for home sales in 2025, saying it now expects a softer decline this year as activity continues to rebound.| CMT News
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in September was up 14% compared with August, helped by increases in Montreal and Toronto.| CMT News
By Michael Sasso (Bloomberg) — Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rose this month by the most since early 2024, boosted by lower mortgage rates that are chipping away at the nation’s affordability problem. An index of market conditions from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo increased 5 points in October to 37, the …| CMT News
Halifax university student union leaders are calling on the Nova Scotia government to address the high cost of housing they say is making it harder for students to study and live in the province.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce appointed Mike Freeborn and Alfred Traboulsi co-heads of global corporate and investment banking.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’ll announce Thursday the first wave of major projects to be fast-tracked under a new law passed by his government.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
There's a deepening divide among consumers, even as the rate of missed credit payments dipped, a new Equifax Canada report shows.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Ontario's final tally for housing starts in 2024 is well off what's needed to achieve Premier Doug Ford's goal of getting 1.5 million homes built, even with various new categories the government is adding such as university dorms.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Carney says he’ll look at opportunities to remove tariffs on US | Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will look at whether to remove some counter-tariffs against the US, despite winning an election in which he pledged to fight back against President Donald Trump’s trade war.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
The Greater Toronto Area real estate market saw its hottest July since the pandemic, marking a turnaround from previous months when buyers held back while waiting for the economy to improve.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has inched past Bank of Nova Scotia in market capitalization to become Canada’s fourth-most valuable bank, as investor sentiment shifts in favour of lenders with more exposure to the domestic market.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Vancouver-area home sales were down two per cent in July compared with last year, as the city's real estate board says it continues to believe the market is showing early signs of recovery.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
One-time oil project import boosts spending as key exports fall under growing U.S. trade pressure| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
A few notable data points this week could offer fresh insight into housing activity and the broader economy.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
A new TD survey shows widespread financial uncertainty among new Canadians, opening the door for brokers to play a more supportive role.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
How to get the best bang for your (extra) buck in a three-paycheque month | Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Some extra cash may be about to land in your bank account. But don't label that third paycheque a bonus, experts warn.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
The national index for new condominium apartment prices dipped by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from Statistics Canada.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
The affordable housing complex Mike Tiller is hoping for is unlike anything else in his community.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Broad-based weakness dragged GDP down 0.1% in May, but preliminary June data points to a possible, if modest, rebound.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Prepayment penalties can catch borrowers off guard, but for brokers who understand how they work, they’re a chance to support clients with timely advice and real savings.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
The Bank of Canada held its key rate on Wednseday, but growing economic slack and a complex trade outlook are strengthening the case for more easing.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its overnight rate unchanged at 2.75% this Wednesday, as policymakers confront persistent inflation pressures and a mixed bag of economic signals.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Founders Smith and Tawse to retain minority stakes as mortgage lender enters new chapter| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
As a tariff storm blew in from south of the border earlier this year, many industries in Canada, including the home building sector, feared the unknown ahead of them.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Keep up with Canadian Mortgage Trends by following us on our social media channels such as Facebook, X and LinkedIn.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
More than 9 out of 10 Canadians want to be able to live out their retirement years in the comfort of their home, and reverse mortgages are increasingly being used to make that a reality.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
