Lauren van den Berg Archives - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Canada’s Secondary Suite Loan Program expands to $80,000 loans with 2% over 15 years

December 10, 2024 15 Comments

The federal government today announced a doubling of its Secondary Suite Loan Program, which was originally unveiled in the April 2024 budget.

OSFI removes mortgage stress test on switches

OSFI’s stress test on mortgage switches ends: What you need to know

November 20, 2024 1 Comment

Starting tomorrow, certain mortgage borrowers will find it easier to switch lenders, thanks to the removal of the requirement to qualify at a higher stress test rate.

Mortgage Digest: MPC National Conference edition

October 31, 2024 No Comments

Highlights from this week’s MPC National Conference in Montreal, including key insights from the panel discussions, keynote speakers and concurrent sessions.

Mortgage reforms alone won’t solve housing crisis, says Mortgage Professionals Canada CEO

October 24, 2024 1 Comment

Recent mortgage reforms introduced by the federal government, while a step in the right direction, aren’t enough to fully address Canada’s growing housing affordability crisis, according to Lauren van den Berg, CEO of Mortgage Professionals Canada.

Mortgage industry weighs in on federal secondary suite refinance program

October 16, 2024 3 Comments

Industry professionals express cautious optimism but call for more clarity on the program’s specifics

Mortgage industry braces for FINTRAC’s new AML rules starting October 11

October 10, 2024 No Comments

New FINTRAC regulations set to impact mortgage professionals nationwide.

OSFI to eliminate stress test for uninsured mortgage switches starting November 21

September 25, 2024 1 Comment

OSFI has confirmed that it will remove the requirement for lenders to apply the Minimum Qualifying Rate (MQR) to straight switches of uninsured mortgages.

Mortgage rule changes will help spark demand, but supply challenges persist: experts

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Experts say Ottawa’s changes to mortgage rules could help spur demand among potential homebuyers, but supply challenges are likely to persist in Canada’s real estate sector despite lofty goals to build new housing.

FSRA introduces stricter guidelines for mortgage broker licensing

July 19, 2024 No Comments

FSRA has issued new guidelines to enhance mortgage broker licensing standards, aiming to better protect homebuyers and investors.

OSFI delays capital floor increase for banks amid competitive imbalance concerns

July 12, 2024 No Comments

OSFI is pushing back implementation of a rule change that could have significant implications for Canadian lenders

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