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Who uses mortgage brokers today and why (Part 2)

Who uses mortgage brokers today and why (Part 2) Part 2 of our series explores why Canadians across the income, age and credit spectrum now seek out mortgage brokers.

Mortgage brokers explained: What they do, and what they don’t (Part 1)

Mortgage brokers explained: What they do, and what they don’t (Part 1) The first article in our three-part series breaks down what brokers actually do — and don’t do — and why some misconceptions persist.

Inside the Neighbourhood–Fisgard merger: How two B.C. rivals built a national alt-lending powerhouse

Inside the Neighbourhood–Fisgard merger: How two B.C. rivals built a national alt-lending powerhouse The $800-million combination brings together Neighbourhood’s tech-driven platform and Fisgard’s decades of investor relationships, creating one of the largest non-bank lenders in Canada.

Exclusive: Home Trust back in the prime lending space with relaunch of Accelerator

Exclusive: Home Trust back in the prime lending space with relaunch of Accelerator Home Trust Company has confirmed the relaunch of Accelerator, its prime mortgage solution, marking the lender’s return to the insured and insurable mortgage market.

Questrade secures bank licence, paving way for possible mortgage expansion

Questrade secures bank licence, paving way for possible mortgage expansion Questbank’s launch signals the online brokerage’s biggest expansion yet, and could shake up Canada’s retail lending market

Early cracks in household credit hint at mortgage stress by 2026, CIBC’s Benjamin Tal warns

Early cracks in household credit hint at mortgage stress by 2026, CIBC’s Benjamin Tal warns Household credit strain is creeping in at the edges, and CIBC economist Benjamin Tal says it could spread to mortgages as payment shocks peak next year.

Maple Financial and CMLS are betting on a smarter, more predictable alternative market

Maple Financial and CMLS are betting on a smarter, more predictable alternative market CMT explores how the Websters’ revived Maple Financial is leveraging CMLS’s infrastructure and Nesto’s digital reach to build a more consistent alt-lending model.

Half of Canadians admit to tapping savings to cope with higher costs, survey finds

Half of Canadians admit to tapping savings to cope with higher costs, survey finds A new Willful survey finds rising costs and job insecurity are draining Canadians’ savings and slowing progress on key financial goals.

Canada faces $400 mortgage payment spike: How banks are preparing for the renewal storm

Canada faces $400 mortgage payment spike: How banks are preparing for the renewal storm With nearly half of mortgages set to reset by 2026, Canada’s banks say strong borrower equity and falling rates will cushion households, even as arrears edge higher and affordability remains strained.

National Bank refreshes executive ranks as longtime VP Lucie Blanchet retires

National Bank refreshes executive ranks as longtime VP Lucie Blanchet retires National Bank has announced a series of executive changes effective January 1, 2026, as it looks to accelerate growth across Canada.