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Mortgage Digest: CREA updates 2025 forecast with higher sales and price growth
A regular review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Mortgage Digest: HELOC usage rises to near two-year high as borrowing picks up
A regular review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Ontario regulator flags risks in growing private mortgage sector
Ontario regulator urges better oversight to protect borrowers and investors

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

FSRA CEO Mark White to step down for new position as Chair of Ontario Energy Board
The head of Ontario’s mortgage broker regulator, Mark White, has confirmed he will be stepping down from his role as CEO later this month.

FSRA strips licences of 29 Ontario mortgage brokerages
FSRA has revoked the licences of 29 brokers who did not appoint a principal broker, failed to file their 2021 Annual Information Return, or failed to do both.

Relicensing deadline looms for thousands of Ontario brokers who have yet to complete requirements
With just days remaining, FSRA says thousands of Ontario agents and brokers still haven’t completed two education courses required to maintain their existing licences.

Homeowners, realtors should take steps to protect against title fraud: experts
It’s been years since you finished paying off your mortgage, so the letter in the mail from a bank saying you’re in default and now owe money comes as a shock.

Latest in mortgage news: Adult children of homeowners twice as likely to own a home
A key factor in determining whether an individual is likely to become a homeowner is whether or not their parents were property owners, a new study shows.