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Bank of Canada leans on judgment as oil shock clouds mortgage outlook

2026-04-01T19:04:44Z

Rate hold masks a tougher call for borrowers and lenders facing the Iran war shock

goeasy posts $337 million loss after LendCare meltdown

2026-04-01T18:41:42Z

LendCare hit turned a growing loan book into a stark quarterly loss

Inflation fears surge as oil crisis to be 'much worse' in April, says IEA head

2026-04-01T18:19:52Z

Record supply losses raised the odds of stickier inflation and higher-for-longer borrowing costs

Spring housing market: Mortgage brokers gear up for a rocky homebuying season

2026-04-01T17:57:21Z

Familiar challenges are weighing against Canada’s housing outlook this spring, but a prominent broker says a proactive and advice-focused approach can still reap rewards

FSRA takes action on unlicensed lending, false filings

2026-04-01T17:31:44Z

The Ontario regulator imposed financial penalties and moved to revoke a mortgage administrator licence

‘Corporate Bull----’: Jargon‑heavy cultures weaken workplace judgment

2026-04-01T15:18:56Z

Heavy reliance on buzzword‑driven communication reinforces cycle of style over substance: study

Mortgage industry divided on even longer amortizations

2026-03-31T19:43:00Z

Some advocates say it’s the only way of meaningfully improving affordability. Others aren’t so sure

Reaza Ali joins Heartwood Financial

2026-03-31T19:42:49Z

Well-known executive named national business development manager at DLCG-backed lender

Old-economy rebound lifts Canada’s growth, buys time for mortgage market

2026-03-31T19:02:49Z

Surprise GDP strength gave brokers a little breathing room before fresh shocks hit

Affordability gains in Canada’s housing market start to run out of steam

2026-03-31T18:12:03Z

National ownership costs eased again, but the relief looks fragile and uneven

Soft January GDP keeps Bank of Canada glued to the sidelines

2026-03-31T13:59:28Z

January’s weak growth eases pressure for near‑term rate hikes

Canadians still dream of bigger homes as affordability gap pressures buyers

2026-03-30T19:26:16Z

Over half of Canadians say they aren't living in their ideal home, according to a new survey

Ontario’s new housing affordability measures: A gamechanger for buyers and builders?

2026-03-30T18:38:17Z

Provincial and federal governments say the moves will help homebuilders and boost the construction industry, but the jury is still out among mortgage industry members

FSRA enforcement actions surged, sanctions nearly doubled last year

2026-03-30T17:17:25Z

Ontario watchdog’s first enforcement report highlights aggressive action in mortgage brokering

GTA new home market stalls as tax cut tests buyer resolve

2026-03-30T16:53:45Z

Sales stayed near record lows despite a powerful new HST incentive

Carney, Ford announce deal to slash Ontario development fees by up to 50%

2026-03-30T16:33:48Z

Partnership will see governments spend nearly $9 billion to cut fees and boost homebuilding

CMP weekly poll: What’s your outlook for the spring housing market?

2026-03-30T16:32:44Z

We want to hear from brokers about their expectations for the months ahead

Iran war stirs new rate anxiety as Scotiabank sees Bank of Canada hikes ahead

2026-03-27T19:41:57Z

Geopolitics, trade tensions and a soft economy keep Canada’s mortgage outlook on edge

Can Ottawa's new $1.7bn fund help ease Canada's homebuilding crisis?

2026-03-27T19:18:24Z

New federal fund will be handed to provinces, but industry wants proof it will move the needle

What Ontario axing the HST on new home sales could mean for the market

2026-03-27T18:31:06Z

A short-term sales boom looks unlikely, but mortgage professionals see the move as a solid step for buyers and builders

Ontario budget’s housing tax relief draws cautious applause from mortgage and real estate leaders

2026-03-27T16:28:05Z

Builders and brokers welcomed tax relief but warned it would not fix Ontario’s housing crunch

TD slashes 2026 Canadian housing forecast

2026-03-27T14:53:48Z

Bank downgrades sales and price outlook, looking instead to a fragile rebound in 2027

BoC's Rogers says central bank is rethinking how it views inflation

2026-03-26T19:33:09Z

Ottawa’s shift could reshape how lenders and borrowers navigate the next shock

Cottage demand holds firm as Canadians turn inward and borders lose appeal

2026-03-26T19:02:31Z

Recreational buyers stayed cautious but kept betting on Canadian lakes and forests

FSRA enforces new penalties, imposes two-year licence restrictions on agent and broker

2026-03-26T18:40:23Z

Ontario case spotlights risky gift letters, unlicensed lending and weak broker oversight

As Toronto and Vancouver flounder, another Canadian hotspot is also seeing condo sales tumble

2026-03-26T18:32:49Z

Investors stepping to the sidelines and lower international student numbers are hitting another big-city condo market

Canadian housing affordability worsens in 11 of 13 major markets: new report

2026-03-26T13:57:53Z

Prospects dimmed for homebuyers across most big Canadian cities, according to Ratehub