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Industry wades into latest Home Capital litigation
With the news of West Face Capital Inc.'s lawsuit against Home Capital making the rounds, industry professionals don't think the former has much of a case, with one going so far as to call the litigation buyer's remorse
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Getting one step ahead
One broker shares his action plan for dealing with B-20 in 2018
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Will B-20 will push part-time brokers out of industry?
Not only is closing mortgage deals about to get harder, it's also going to become more time-consuming than ever before, and that might cause part-time agents and brokers to jump ship
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Worried borrowers taking out second mortgages
Spooked borrowers are taking out second mortgages at higher-than-usual rates
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Industry professionals wade in on Bank of Canada announcement
The Bank of Canada announced 10% of Canadians will not qualify for mortgages next year, but, according to one mortgage broker, solutions could be just around the corner
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Why B20 is a blessing, not a curse
The mortgage industry was rocked by updates to Gideline B20 last month, and while many expect the sky to fall, others believe 2018 can be a fruitful year if brokers learn how to diversify
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With B20 around the corner, industry wary of coming year
The once-hot real estate market cooled considerably in 2017, and with Guideline B20 on the horizon, all indications are that it will stay that way
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Two networks are coming together
Broker Financial Group and Real Mortgage Associates have joined forces and expect 2018 to be the year they take the industry by storm
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Finance Minister remains mum on risk-sharing measures
Morneau’s office insists that it’s “going to take the time we need to get it right.”
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Expectations vs. reality: The state of single-family homes in Toronto
City planner notes that single-family properties in expansive subdivision developments are now in decline