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Bluestone's Tony Mac Rae on why the AMAs matter to brokers and lenders alike
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (628+ words) 2025 award winner reflects on industry recognition and what's next for Bluestone "It's something we're really proud of, because it reflects the strength of our broker relationships," Mac Rae said. "Recognition like this tells us we're making a difference where it…...
How a Canadian Mortgage Awards win raises the bar for brokers
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (599+ words) Young Achiever winner Akshay Gupta on how a CMA win validates work and builds client trust The Canadian Mortgage Awards are returning for 2026, once again bringing one of the most prestigious events in the mortgage calendar to Toronto " and with…...
Commonwealth Bank removes broker accreditations following internal review
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (267+ words) Move by Australia's largest mortgage lender targets inactive deal writers Commonwealth Bank has removed the accreditations of an unconfirmed number of mortgage brokers, correspondence seen by MPA confirms. In a letter sent to affected brokers on Thursday, the lending giant…...
The big interview: What Figure's acquisition of Kiavi means for mortgage brokers
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (657+ words) Figure hopes the Kiavi acquisition makes it the institutional anchor for non-QM that the agencies are for conventional lending It had been rumored for weeks in the non-QM space that Kiavi, one of the nation's largest non-bank lenders, was on…...
Why self-employed borrowers turned away by banks are turning to non-QM brokers
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (587+ words) One Florida broker explains how bank statement loans and DSCR are turning declined files into closed loans The mortgage market has tightened in ways that are easy to miss if you are only looking at rates. Lenders that rely on…...
Advisers on Lenders 2026 survey is now open | NZ Adviser
4+ day, 32+ min ago (176+ words) Help recognise the lenders making the biggest impact on advisers and borrowers across New Zealand NZ Adviser has launched the 2026 Advisers on Lenders survey, inviting mortgage advisers across New Zealand to share their experiences with the lenders they've worked with…...
How the bank retreat from construction lending opened a new pipeline for brokers
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (655+ words) Banks have pulled back sharply from construction financing, which can open the door for commercial mortgage brokers Housing shortages have been widely reported by several outlets across the housing industry. Realtor. com cited that the US housing market is running…...
How downsizing is reshaping broker opportunities
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (555+ words) A wave of retiring Australians is reshaping the housing market and creating opportunity for brokers Australia's ageing population is driving a growing wave of downsizing activity, with just over 800, 000 Australians intending to retire over the next five years, according to…...
Owl Mortgage joins IMN, scaling up without losing independence
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (817+ words) Why the Ontario brokerage chose IMN, and what it signals for the independent broker channel Canadian mortgage brokerage Owl Mortgage has officially joined the Independent Mortgage Network (IMN), marking another strategic addition to the growing OIM Group ecosystem and reinforcing…...
CRE lending hits new high as lenders compete for refinancing deals
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (461+ words) Refinancing demand is surging across commercial real estate Commercial mortgage lenders are locked in their fiercest competition on record, a development that is reshaping the financing environment for US property owners and creating new opportunities for mortgage brokers working in…...