Aled ab Iorwerth of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says Canada's inflation-adjusted home prices rose 101% between 2005 and 2025, outpacing every major peer country as housing demand consistently grew faster than supply. hubs.la/Q04BW_Gf0

Stéfane Marion of National Bank of Canada says borrowers should consider five-year fixed mortgages, citing ongoing inflation risks, higher bond yields, and global uncertainty. hubs.la/Q04BW_F_0

Sherry Cooper of Dominion Lending Centres Group says underlying inflation trends remain consistent with a wait-and-see approach, while Stéfane Marion of National Bank of Canada expects the Bank of Canada to refrain from hiking rates next week. hubs.ly/Q04BQRlw0

Stéfane Marion, chief economist at National Bank of Canada, says Ottawa should allow foreign buyers to purchase new-build homes, pointing to unsold condo inventory and the government's goal of making Canada more attractive to investors. hubs.ly/Q04BQRkd0

The best alternative lending solutions start with the client's end goal. Jesse Bobrowski of Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation explains why exit planning matters. hubs.la/Q04BHxcl0

Neighbourhood Holdings says many alternative mortgage files stall not because of the borrower, but because key details around the property, location or deal structure weren't addressed upfront. A clear story and complete context can help keep deals moving hubs.la/Q04yCvwV0

An Ontario mortgage broker has agreed to pay a $40,000 penalty after admitting to multiple regulatory breaches, including allowing an unlicensed referral agent to handle client intake and providing false or deceptive information to lenders. hubs.la/Q04BF9xw0

Phil Soper of RoyalLePage says many Canadians remain hesitant to enter the market because of broader economic uncertainty, with trade tensions and inflation concerns continuing to weigh on consumer confidence. hubs.la/Q04BF9lt0

Canada’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.1% in September, up from 3.0% in August, according to Statistics Canada data released Monday — and economists say the reading gives the BoC little reason to lift its overnight rate at the October 28 meeting. hubs.la/Q04BBc200

Do you know a woman whose achievements deserve industry-wide recognition? Put her name forward for Women of Influence 2027 and help celebrate excellence in Canada's mortgage industry. Nominations close November 6. Enter here: hubs.la/Q04BgPxP0

Last week to enter Top Mortgage Employers 2027. Showcase the workplace initiatives, employee programs, and people strategies driving success across your organization. Entries close October 23. Enter here: hubs.la/Q04zxyY70

Paul McAdam of JD Power says younger customers are increasingly willing to move their banking business in search of better fees, rates, and promotions, creating new competitive pressures for traditional financial institutions. hubs.la/Q04BpBcn0

Fausto Gaudio of IC Savings says lenders are balancing growth objectives with risk management as home sales remain soft, property values continue to face pressure, and affordability concerns weigh on market activity. hubs.la/Q04Bpxth0

A new Office of the Comptroller of the Currency report found nine major banks, including TD Bank and Bank of Montreal (BMO), maintained policies that restricted customer access on non-financial grounds between 2020 and 2025. hubs.la/Q04BjDFn0

Reverse mortgages are gaining traction in Canada. Pierre Martin of HomeEquity Bank, Tracy Valko of AIMI Mortgage Collective, and Christine Xu of Moneybroker Canada discuss what's driving demand. hubs.la/Q04BjD2l0

Celebrate the women driving progress in the mortgage industry. Nominate a leader, mentor, innovator, or advocate for Women of Influence 2027. Entries close November 6. Enter here: hubs.la/Q04BgNyj0

The 2026 Canadian Mortgage Awards celebrates the people setting new standards across Canada’s mortgage industry. Congratulations to this year’s Excellence Awardees on this outstanding recognition. #MortgageAwardsCA Full list of awardees: hubs.ly/Q04z8d350

Last chance to enter! Top Mortgage Employers 2027 is recognizing organizations that are building strong workplace cultures, supporting employee growth, and creating environments where people can build long-term careers. hubs.la/Q04B9KCj0

Don Kottick of RE/MAX Canada says buyers remain willing to make compromises, from relocating farther from city centres to adjusting their spending habits, to achieve their homeownership goals. hubs.la/Q04B9Hyy0

Daren King of National Bank of Canada and Penelope Graham of Ratehub .ca say five-year fixed-rate mortgages have fallen to a record-low share of new lending as more borrowers opt for variable-rate and shorter-term products. hubs.la/Q04B1nMn0