Mortgage Architects : Everything you need to know

Mortgage Architects : In the news

• Why were so many borrowers renewing with the same lender last year?

  According to a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation analysis, mortgage renewals with different lenders in Toronto declined dramatically in 2017 compared to the year before

• Rebound imminent, claims report

  The preponderant reason for the languid housing market this year has been the absence of first-time buyers—but they’ll be back soon and the market will resultantly recover

• Greener pastures ahead, claims report

  Calgary has fallen on tough times in recent years, but the future looks bright

• Private lending becomes new normal

  Private lenders have doubled their share of Canadian mortgages since 2015

• First CMA a sign of things to come

  Karen Pacheco worked in the new home sales industry for over a decade, but she needed a new challenge

• Lenders missing out on lucrative market

  Despite their proliferation in recent years, most lenders remain reticent about doling out mortgages

• Unlike rest of country, Quebec brokers lobbying for more regulation

  Mortgage brokers claim their remuneration is being skimmed by unregulated parties

• Opportunity knocks

  The many recent rule changes represent a new opportunity, writes Dong Lee, but only if brokers manage their responsibility and duty to customers

• A rallying cry

  This leading industry veteran says a collective voice could prevent government meddling

• Flurry of activity expected before January 1

  Here’s what these industry professionals have witnessed