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Equifax’s head of fraud and identity explains why falling reported mortgage fraud rates may not tell the full story—and how brokers can help flag suspicious applications.
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The association renewed its call for a secure income verification tool and backed expanded mortgage funding capacity and insurance eligibility for properties with up to eight units.
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Your weekly roundup of mortgage and housing news, plus the key releases to watch in the days ahead.
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Robert McLister: Odds of a near-term Bank of Canada rate hike have been slashed
New Development
An office-to-residential conversion project in Ottawa has been placed under receivership after the conversion commenced without the approval of the lender, according to filings in Ontario Superior Court.The property is a...
Government & Policy
The federal government has announced a new $2-billion national heat pump rebate program aimed at lowering energy costs, reducing emissions and making Canadian homes more energy efficient. Speaking Thursday, Prime Ministe...
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The incoming board will build on MPC’s efforts to strengthen advocacy, raise broker visibility and expand practical education for mortgage professionals.
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Lauren van den Berg will assist with the leadership transition as MPC’s board considers its next steps.
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Ontario and Alberta recorded the highest mortgage application fraud rates in Q2 as Equifax warned lenders to account for regional differences in financial stress.
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It’s no coincidence that Ontario, which has some of the highest home values in the country, also has the highest mortgage application fraud rate
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Robert McLister: Rate markets are stuck in the same waiting room they've been in for months
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Canada has about 300,000 more residents than previously estimated, with revised figures overturning earlier indications that the country’s population was shrinking, according to a new analysis by Vancouver-based credit u...
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Rising bond yields are pushing fixed rates higher, but experts are divided on whether Bank of Canada hikes will erode the savings offered by variable mortgages.
New Development
The Mondria 1 condo project in Clarington, Ontario was placed under receivership over the summer, according to filings in Ontario Superior Court, and the series of events that resulted in the receivership is more unique...
Housing Market
Watch: Ron Butler and John Pasalis on how home price declines are likely to continue into next year
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Private mortgage lenders say fees and auto-renewal clauses can sharply increase costs, while longer timelines to qualify with traditional lenders make exit planning more important.
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Households continue to buckle under the weight of their supersized mortgages. That’s the takeaway from the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) mortgage data for July. The data shows banks have seen the number of mortgages...
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Lenders say they’re still approving qualified borrowers, but incomplete files and unanswered questions are slowing deals down.
Government & Policy
Surrey mayoral candidate Mike Starchuk wants to introduce a new municipal tax on homes left empty for much of the year, with the revenue dedicated to building new affordable housing projects within the city. The Imagine...
Opinion
B.C. Premier David Eby already has the job, the majority power, and the authority to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic war. He has yet to explain convincingly why doing that job required interrupting the...
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Robert McLister: The bond market suggests it is. Here's how 2027 mortgage renewers should prepare
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A two-building seniors residential complex in Ottawa's Citiplace neighbourhood has officially changed hands following a court-ordered sale, according to filings in Ontario Superior Court and a press release.The complex c...
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Robert McLister: If you’re planning to lock in a mortgage, today is better than tomorrow
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