17+ hour, 8+ min ago  (1196+ words) Written by Jared Lindzon" April 28, 2026" 3: 19 PM" Mortgage Industry News " Views: 5 As deals grow more complex, industry leaders say brokers are being valued for advice, product expertise and guidance beyond rates Between economic instability abroad and a challenging housing market at…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (992+ words) Written by Dan Mac Donald" March 2, 2026" 8: 11 AM" Mortgage Industry News, Sponsored post " One Comment " Views: 711 The biggest commission opportunities this cycle may not sit at renewal. For some borrowers who locked in near peak rates, the math is starting to…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (708+ words) Written by Jared Lindzon" February 12, 2026" 10: 51 PM" Government and Regulation " Views: 0 More than 17, 000 agents and brokers must log mandatory training hours " including a new professional development requirement " with FSRA by March 31 to renew their licences. The deadline for Ontario-based mortgage brokers…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1051+ words) Written by Jared Lindzon" February 7, 2026" 12: 40 PM" Mortgage Industry News, Obituary " Views: 51 Friends and colleagues reflect on the life, leadership and lasting influence of a broker, advocate and mentor who shaped the industry through empathy, generosity and purpose. Canada's mortgage industry…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (550+ words) Written by Steve Huebl" February 6, 2026" 1: 30 PM" Government and Regulation " Views: 7 Finance ministry report adopts key industry recommendations and could expand where Level 1 agents can place insured mortgages Ontario is considering a change that would allow entry-level mortgage agents to place…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (818+ words) Written by Jared Lindzon" February 5, 2026" 6: 40 PM" Mortgage Industry News " Views: 0 New Illuma brand offers insured high-ratio mortgages to select Dominion Lending Centres brokers, with a focus on speed and service. Equitable Bank is getting back into the prime lending space…...

2+ mon, 4+ week 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 Home Equity Bank and his vision for the lender's next chapter. After 30 years in…...

3+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

5+ mon, 2+ 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…...

5+ mon, 2+ 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…...