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Renewed interest in the alternative segment
It’s a lucrative segment for brokers – and one that more will turn to, experts say
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Is this the most divisive broker topic?
It doesn’t matter which side of the debate you fall on, it seems every broker across Canada has an opinion about this controversial topic
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Vet calls for mortgage qualification crackdown
It may not be a popular opinion, but one veteran broker argues there should be tougher standards for qualifying for a five-year fixed-rate mortgage
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Banks taking on more default risk: Not exactly a home run
Brokers may not be sold on CMHC forcing banks to take on more risk
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Broker diversifies, offers service to peers
Frustrated by the mortgage documentation process, one broker developed a system to alleviate the workload – and now he’s turned it into a separate business stream
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Should lenders verify a down payment source?
Enough is enough, argue some industry players, as lenders increasingly request proof of the source of a down payment
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Taking the lead from BC budget
B.C. has vowed to track foreign ownership and perhaps it’s time the rest of Canada does the same
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Mortgage wars, 2016 edition
It’s that time of year again, with one niche lender offering bargain basement mortgage rates – but just how many clients are suited to this unique offer?
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Meet the broker who agrees with FICOM
He has his issues with the proposal, but on a fundamental level this broker agrees increased disclosure is a good thing
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Project requiring no down payment no slam dunk
Not so fast: the “no down payment” condo project being reported has not yet been given the go-ahead by CMHC, according to the Crown Corporation