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FSRA clarifies CE requirements for Ontario mortgage agents and brokers

May 7, 2025 No Comments

Ontario mortgage agents and brokers have until March 31, 2026, to complete their current Continuing Education (CE) requirements. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) recently clarified what counts toward the required hours—and what doesn’t.

Seven in 10 mortgage holders anxious about upcoming renewal, MPC survey reveals

December 20, 2024 No Comments

However, MPC’s latest consumer survey also revealed improving consumer sentiment, with more Canadians believing that now is a good time to buy a home.

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.

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‘2025 will be a better year:’ 5 broker takeaways on market trends, tech, and client relationships

November 3, 2024 No Comments

Where is the mortgage industry headed in 2025, and what does it take to be a standout broker today?

Recognizing leaders in Canadian mortgages: New inductees join the Hall of Fame

October 31, 2024 No Comments

This week, Canada’s mortgage industry gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of this year’s Mortgage Hall of Fame inductees.

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.

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Mortgage Digest: Why have lenders been hiking rates?

October 15, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

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.

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