Robert McLister
Fixed vs. variable: How not to lose this mortgage guessing game.
As some second-guess the “variable-rate advantage,” we’ll hear more people asking things like, “Is it too late to lock in?”
National Bank’s Broker Push Expands Throughout Ontario
National Bank of Canada expanded its Ontario pilot to all brokers in the province this week, albeit only if you’re an M3 Group broker.
Market Warns of Bank of Canada Policy Error
Canada’s economy has a bad weed growing in it. It’s called inflation, and our central bank hasn’t pulled it fast enough.
Rate Forecasts are Dubious in the Best of Times, Let Alone These Times
Moscow’s malevolence and persistent inflation are changing the rate outlook weekly. Divining rate direction, even near-term, has become almost pointless.
Opinion: Rate Hikes Are About to Get Real
On Thursday, one of the most-watched interest rates in the world, the U.S. 10-year yield, broke 2% for the first time since summer 2019.
Non-Bank Lender CMLS Launches a HELOC
For those with 20%+ equity, HELOCs are just about the most popular product in the prime mortgage market. Over 2 million Canadians have one.
The Sea Change in Canadian Mortgage Insurance
Few realize how dramatically Canada’s mortgage insurance market has changed.
Real Estate’s Double-Edged Sword
It’s easy to forget the power of leverage. With $100,000 of income, a creditworthy borrower can now qualify for almost three times the mortgage they
CDPQ’s Investment in M3 Shows Faith in Canadian Mortgage Brokers
Canadian mortgage brokers got a resounding vote of confidence today from one of the biggest investors in Canada. Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec