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EQB gains mortgage share in slower housing market
EQB saw continued strength in its uninsured mortgage and CMHC-backed multi-unit lending businesses in Q2 despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop and a rise in credit losses linked to 2022-vintage loans.

More than a last resort: How to position reverse mortgages for today’s retiree
Reverse mortgages have rapidly evolved from a niche product to a mainstream financial tool for Canadian homeowners aged 55 and over.

Surge in CMHC-insured multi-unit lending shows no signs of slowing
CMHC-insured loans for multi-unit rental housing have surged in recent years, driven by high interest rates and federal policies aimed at boosting rental supply. And while growth may moderate in the near term, a new report says the long-term outlook remains strong.

Three-quarters of Equitable Bank’s uninsured mortgages to renew at lower rates this year
Equitable Bank is optimistic about continued loan growth in 2025, buoyed by expectations that most of its single-family mortgage borrowers will renew at lower rates this year.

Mortgage Digest: 84% of young Canadians prioritize homeownership despite affordability challenges
A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

EQB sees impaired loans double in Q2, but expects improvement ahead
Alternative mortgage lender EQB saw a rise in gross impaired loans in the second quarter compared to a year ago, but highlighted recent improvements and expects losses to stabilize going forward.

Equitable Bank’s mortgage arrears rate triples amid surge in renewals
Equitable Bank saw its mortgage arrears rate triple over the past 12 months now that a majority of its clients have renewed at higher interest rates.

Equitable Bank says majority of its mortgage borrowers have already renewed at higher rates
Alternative lender Equitable Bank revealed today that a majority of its residential mortgage clients have already renewed at higher interest rates and have largely absorbed the increases.

Latest in mortgage news: Equitable Bank unveils 40-year amortization mortgage
Equitable Bank has announced that, in partnership with a third-party lender, it is introducing a new 40-year amortization mortgage product.
