Canadian Mortgage Professionaltag:mpamag.com,2019:/ca/rss2024-03-19T12:43:33ZCanadian Mortgage Professionaltag:mpamag.com,2024-03-19:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/debt-market-growth-slows-but-is-recession-in-sight/481728Debt market growth slows – but is recession in sight?2024-03-19T12:43:33Z<p>Economy has 'defied logic' so far</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638464490001317815.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-19:/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/is-it-time-for-aggressive-rate-cuts/481727Is it time for 'aggressive' rate cuts?2024-03-19T12:39:17Z<p>'I hope they're not tepid,' says expert about BoC's upcoming decisions</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638464487535829181.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-19:/ca/specialty/alternative-lending/renowned-mortgage-industry-figure-joins-ic-savings/481726Renowned mortgage industry figure joins IC Savings2024-03-19T12:36:19Z<p>He has over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial mortgage lending in Canada</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638464485758755579.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-19:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/aggressive-sales-culture-pushes-bank-employees-to-mislead-clients-report/481725Aggressive sales culture pushes bank employees to mislead clients – report2024-03-19T12:34:20Z<p>Employees say they feel pressured to upsell customer to meet quotas</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638464484566445944.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-19:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/homeownership-a-distant-dream-for-many-renters-says-rbc/481724Homeownership a distant dream for many renters, says RBC2024-03-19T12:31:40Z<p>Renters left behind as rising costs push them to "dissave"</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638464482963398555.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/homebuying-activity-slows-across-canada/481628Homebuying activity slows across Canada2024-03-18T17:27:42Z<p>New data shows first slowdown for three months</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0270_638463796572486919.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/housing-starts-increase-in-february/481569Housing starts increase in February2024-03-18T12:40:00Z<p>Growth buoyed by rise in multi-unit starts</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0292_638463629876452986.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/homebuyers-urged-to-enter-market-as-spring-approaches/481568Homebuyers urged to enter market as spring approaches2024-03-18T10:40:00Z<p>Expert says many buyers are "ready and poised" to ramp up purchasing plans</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0292_638463628623949025.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/experts-sound-alarm-on-mortgage-fraud/481567Experts sound alarm on mortgage fraud2024-03-18T10:20:00Z<p>What do brokers need to know?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0292_638463626591833328.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/news/general/first-national-announces-monthly-and-quarterly-dividends/481566First National announces monthly and quarterly dividends2024-03-18T10:00:00Z<p>Announcement follows recent milestone</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0292_638463624203031504.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/news/general/how-to-start-your-ai-driven-marketing-journey/481300How to start your AI-driven marketing journey2024-03-18T04:00:00Z<p>Using AI tools doesn't need to be difficult. Here's how to use AI to maximize your marketing impact</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0305_638460601922302850.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/specialty/commercial/should-borrowers-expect-interest-rates-to-stay-higher-for-longer/481317Should borrowers expect interest rates to stay higher for longer?2024-03-15T10:20:00Z<p>Winner at last year's Canadian Mortgage Awards talks current trends</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460843093099997.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/news/general/desjardins-on-the-likelihood-of-canada-hitting-deficit-reduction-targets/481316Desjardins on the likelihood of Canada hitting deficit reduction targets2024-03-15T10:00:00Z<p>Projections indicate a budget deficit surpassing government’s aim of $40 billion annually</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460839632765376.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/news/general/how-big-an-impact-does-housing-affordability-have-on-quality-of-life/481315How big an impact does housing affordability have on quality of life?2024-03-15T09:40:00Z<p>"Mobilization and coordination" among stakeholders will help improve Canadians' lives</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460837678781693.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/news/general/will-housing-be-on-the-federal-budget-agenda/481314Will housing be on the federal budget agenda?2024-03-15T09:20:00Z<p>TD Economics analysis reveals what's expected</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460836544931780.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/news/general/canadian-economy-faces-continued-slowdown/481313Canadian economy faces continued slowdown2024-03-15T09:00:00Z<p>When will the Bank of Canada begin cutting rates?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460834202854307.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/news/general/regulator-urges-agents-to-complete-course-as-licensing-deadline-nears/481187Regulator urges agents to complete course as licensing deadline nears2024-03-14T12:55:22Z<p>March 31 marks the last day for Ontario agents to complete private mortgage course</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460177173994483.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/canadians-concern-over-mortgage-loan-defaults-continues-to-rise/481180Canadians' concern over mortgage, loan defaults continues to rise2024-03-14T12:50:57Z<p>Is a crisis on the way?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460174492826178.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/where-are-home-prices-climbing-the-quickest-in-canada/481179Where are home prices climbing the quickest in Canada?2024-03-14T12:48:53Z<p>New report sheds light on price growth trends</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460173285590587.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/specialty/alternative-lending/lowering-maximum-interest-rate-could-have-severe-economic-consequences-report/481172Lowering maximum interest rate could have severe economic consequences – report2024-03-14T12:46:29Z<p>Government plans to cut cap to 35%</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460171846028244.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/specialty/commercial/avison-young-completes-financial-recapitalization-transaction/481170Avison Young completes financial recapitalization transaction2024-03-14T12:43:12Z<p>Deal marks 'start of next chapter' says CEO</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460169864001356.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/td-ceo-voluntarily-reduces-pay-amidst-anti-money-laundering-investigation/481169TD CEO voluntarily reduces pay amidst anti-money-laundering investigation2024-03-14T12:41:38Z<p>Executive's compensation dipped to $13.4m</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638460168936859385.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/mortgage-industry/business-growth/c-employers-given-less-favourable-score-on-lgbtq-inclusion-efforts/481080C+: Employers given 'less favourable' score on LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts2024-03-13T18:48:53Z<p>Those rating inclusion experience as poor less likely to stay: EY report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638459412470880261.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/how-likely-is-a-bank-of-canada-rate-cut-in-june/481001How likely is a Bank of Canada rate cut in June?2024-03-13T12:51:31Z<p>Leading economist says latest statement underscores need for market patience</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638459310878351126.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/interest-rate-increases-take-toll-on-canadian-borrowers/480997Interest rate increases take toll on Canadian borrowers2024-03-13T12:47:45Z<p>Canadians continue to feel financial strain</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638459308618254494.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/canadians-believe-trudeau-government-needs-to-spend-less/480993Canadians believe Trudeau government needs to spend less2024-03-13T12:45:25Z<p>Majority say slashing budget can tackle inflation woes</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638459307202163621.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/how-are-top-banks-responding-to-rising-shelter-costs/480986How are top banks responding to rising shelter costs?2024-03-13T12:40:43Z<p>Financial institutions ramp up credit loss provisions in response</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638459304392224205.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-moves/national-bank-denies-considering-sale-of-cambodian-unit/480985National Bank denies considering sale of Cambodian unit2024-03-13T12:38:56Z<p>No talks for ABA Bank sale, says banking giant</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638459303317959744.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/should-the-bank-of-canada-have-cut-rates-by-now/480745Should the Bank of Canada have cut rates by now?2024-03-12T12:24:48Z<p>Economists weigh in on central bank's approach</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638458430837505160.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/february-home-resales-dip-amid-recovery-indications/480743February home resales dip amid recovery indications2024-03-12T12:22:33Z<p>RBC report shows continued challenges with affordability</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638458429494691185.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/news/general/search-for-talented-accomplished-35-or-younger-in-the-mortgage-industry/480742Search for talented, accomplished, 35 or younger in the mortgage industry2024-03-12T12:20:26Z<p>Time is running out to be in this year's Rising Stars</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638458428224253657.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/specialty/commercial/first-national-financial-hits-50bn-in-commercial-mortgages-originated/480739First National Financial hits $50bn in commercial mortgages originated2024-03-12T12:13:52Z<p>Company hails landmark achievement</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638458424305898330.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:mpamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/nova-scotia-municipalities-to-receive-9m-housing-boost/480738Nova Scotia municipalities to receive $9m housing boost2024-03-12T12:09:21Z<p>Effort to fast-track the building of 330 homes in three years</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/074/0311_638458421577699178.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />