Canadian Mortgage Professional Magazine

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Jessica Rickerby, President of CMBA-ON, and Aled ab Iorwerth, Deputy Chief Economist at CMHC, warn that rising interest rates could further challenge housing affordability and prolong mortgage renewal pressures for Canadian borrowers. hubs.la/Q04C-7tN0

Statistics Canada reported no growth in August GDP and an estimated decline in September, suggesting third-quarter growth may fall short of the Bank of Canada’s expectations following its latest interest rate increase. hubs.la/Q04CT4Qp0

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Tiff Macklem of the Bank of Canada said persistent energy costs, Middle East uncertainty, and trade-related risks are contributing to a more challenging inflation outlook, while policymakers continue to assess the strength of the economic recovery. hubs.la/Q04CMj7r0

Benjamin Reitzes of BMO says the Bank of Canada's first rate hike in more than three years may not be its last, with future decisions likely hinging on economic growth, inflation trends, and incoming data over the months ahead. hubs.la/Q04CMfVT0

Glen Weinberg of Fairview Commercial Lending argues that the Federal Reserve's dual mandate creates competing objectives, saying policymakers should focus exclusively on inflation as they weigh their next interest rate decision. hubs.la/Q04CLQCM0

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Derek Serra of Westboro Mortgage Investment Corporation says the Canadian housing market is still feeling the effects of pandemic-era low interest rates, as borrowers face higher renewal costs and affordability challenges. hubs.la/Q04CBH7x0

CMPTV: Joe White, founder and CEO of REMIC, joins us to talk about how mortgage agents and brokers should approach AI, and why the profession’s value is clearer than ever. hubs.la/Q04CBHgk0

The central bank said on Wednesday morning it was raising that trendsetting interest rate by 25 basis points to a level of 2.50%, ending its long wait-and-see approach on the rate question. hubs.la/Q04CBz7D0

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Jesse Bobrowski of Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation says brokers can create better outcomes by understanding what clients are ultimately trying to achieve and using alternative financing as a strategic bridge rather than a permanent solution. hubs.la/Q04BHxlQ0

The Bank of Canada’s penultimate interest rate decision of 2026 arrives on Wednesday (October 28), and there's no consensus among experts on whether a rate hold or hike is in store. hubs.la/Q04CvF8n0

Chris Allard of Smart Debt Mortgages says many borrowers are focusing on their personal finances and affordability rather than trying to predict the next twist in trade tensions or interest rates. hubs.la/Q04CvCtR0

Mortgage arrears in Ontario are expected to keep rising until the middle of next year, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), with British Columbia and Atlantic Canada set to see delinquencies climb at a more modest pace. hubs.la/Q04CvfL70

Neighbourhood Holdings highlights location, property type, loan amount, condition and LTV as some of the biggest factors affecting whether a deal proceeds. Getting clarity early can prevent unnecessary delays. hubs.la/Q04yCw2b0

Oxford Economics now expects the Bank of Canada to raise its key rate by a cumulative 50 basis points by January 2027, about a year earlier than it projected in September, as surging oil prices push inflation higher. hubs.la/Q04CgLKZ0

Sherry Corbitt of Mortgage Architects explains why genuine, unscripted video content is helping brokers build trust with clients who are increasingly wary of AI-generated information and online misinformation. hubs.la/Q04CgLHW0

Two years after mortgage brokers became reporting entities under Canada's AML framework, Doug Robinson of Glasslake Funding says the time for inaction has passed. hubs.la/Q04C7vJ90