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Why Yousry Bissada chose HomeEquity Bank: A conversation with Canadian Mortgage Trends - CMT News
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (1448+ words) Written by Jared Lindzon" January 30, 2026" 8:38 AM" Mortgage Industry News " One Comment " Views: 932 In a one-on-one interview with Canadian Mortgage Trends, Yousry Bissada discusses his move to HomeEquity Bank and his vision for the lender's next chapter. After 30 years in the…...
TMG brokers gain exclusive access to Homie coaching app for future homebuyers - CMT News
2+ week, 1+ day ago (529+ words) Written by Jared Lindzon" January 19, 2026" 8:25 AM" Mortgage Industry News, Mortgage Tech News " Views: 311 The partnership offers free app access and custom landing pages to help brokers support clients who need time to build credit, income or downpayment savings. Brokers have…...
The evolution of the mortgage broker channel, and what comes next (Part 3) - CMT News
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1104+ words) Written by Jared Lindzon" November 11, 2025" 10:13 PM" Mortgage Industry News " Views: 0 Part 3 of our series looks at the industry's evolution, its growing influence, and why even the Big Banks are taking notes. When Bruno Valko first joined the mortgage broker channel…...
Who uses mortgage brokers today and why (Part 2) - CMT News
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1133+ words) Written by Jared Lindzon" November 10, 2025" 11:50 PM" Mortgage Industry News " Views: 0 Part 2 of our series explores why Canadians across the income, age and credit spectrum now seek out mortgage brokers. In the industry's early years, Canadians often turned to mortgage brokers…...
Mortgage brokers explained: What they do, and what they don’t (Part 1) - CMT News
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1078+ words) Written by Jared Lindzon" November 10, 2025" 12:03 AM" Mortgage Industry News " Views: 0 The first article in our three-part series breaks down what brokers actually do " and don't do " and why some misconceptions persist. Canadians are increasingly turning to mortgage brokers and better…...
The mortgage renewal gold rush is a mirage. Here’s what brokers can do instead - CMT News
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (643+ words) Written by Dan MacDonald" October 16, 2025" 12:07 PM" Mortgage Strategies, Sponsored post " Views: 3,572 For the past 18 months, brokers have been told the same story: a massive renewal wave is coming, and it's your big chance to cash in. But here's the truth:…...
What brokers can do to streamline the lending process - CMT News
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (678+ words) Written by Grant Armstrong" October 9, 2025" 9:30 AM" Mortgage Strategies, Sponsored post " Views: 1,600 When brokers and lenders work closely together, everyone benefits " especially the client. By Grant Armstrong, Head of Distribution at Community Trust Together, we help everyday Canadians make what is…...
Opinion: Borrowers should think twice before handing their mortgage to a bank adviser - CMT News
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (818+ words) Written by Ross Taylor" October 6, 2025" 8:40 AM" Mortgage Strategies, Opinion " 2 Comments " Views: 6,296 Every now and then, something happens in this business that really drives home an important lesson, and this time, it's about how trusting the wrong person with your mortgage…...
CRA report backs industry calls for digital tool to fight mortgage fraud - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (805+ words) Written by CMT Team" July 15, 2025" 6:42 AM" Government and Regulation " One Comment " Views: 3,290 The Canada Revenue Agency has released findings from its industry consultation on a proposed income verification tool, revealing strong support for a secure, digital system that could reduce…...
First National sees 44% jump in single-family mortgage originations, but revenue boost deferred - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (729+ words) Written by Steve Huebl" March 17, 2025" 9:31 PM" Quarterly Earnings " Views: 507 Total mortgage originations, including commercial deals, were $2.1 billion'or 26.5%' higher compared to a year earlier. For the full year, total mortgage origination volume in 2024 was slightly higher compared to 2023, reflecting a 7% decline…...