MERIX Financial’s interest-only mortgage, introduced a year ago, is taking the broker channel by storm because of how neatly it fits into borrowers’ financial lives
Borrowers forced into the private channel by government intervention are getting a break
One of the most respected economists in Canada not only came out in favour of B-20 this week at the National Mortgage Conference in Montreal, he says it should encompass mortgage investment corporations
Last week's British Columbia MIC Manager's Association conference set an attendance record—a sign that B-20 has helped the space grow market share
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has equity-based mortgages in its crosshairs, and that could adversely Alt-A banks
Foreign crime elements are estimated to be laundering as much as $100 billion per year through B.C. real estate
Nearly 9 out of 10 real estate development firms use at least one alternative financing source
As the lender's influence grows, brokers remain top of mind
Market share of private lenders is eating up the originations of traditional lenders
Competition in the alternative channel just became stiffer
Bank of Canada to expand the range of in-house stress testing to include smaller lenders and mortgage insurers