5+ day, 19+ hour 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…...

1+ week, 4+ day 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…...

1+ week, 5+ day 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…...

1+ week, 5+ day 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+ week, 5+ day 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…...

4+ week, 2+ 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…...

3+ mon, 6+ day 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…...

3+ mon, 1+ 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…...

3+ mon, 1+ 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…...

4+ mon, 2+ day 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:…...