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Is the urban exodus about to slow down?

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08 February 2022

Top news Is the urban exodus about to slow down? Workers who have left the city could face a dilemma if downtown office space reopens for good Canada's affordability issues continue – even outside the hot markets A Nova Scotia-based broker says a tailored approach for new buyers could be required Million-dollar rural property in Ontario – Approved! A self-employed borrower looked to pick up a million-dollar property in Simcoe County, ON. Thirty minutes outside a city centre and higher ratios made this client a perfect fit for an alt lender. Their expert underwriter found a winning solution that left the broker and their client ecstatic. Using add-backs to boost their income plus potential income from the rental suite on the property was the best combo for a stamp of approval. Bridgewater Bank Helping your clients leverage home equity as a retirement planning tool Reverse mortgages are an invaluable service brokers can provide to clients 55+ Transferring valuable industry know-how Who you know can help beef up what you know RBC on the most likely active markets of 2022 Housing supply will continue to have an outsized impact on affordability, RBC predicts More and more Canadians prefer working from home – poll A significant share of the workforce will not accept job offers that do not have a remote-working option What is driving improved optimism among Canadians? A growing number of home owners are looking forward to market conditions over the next six months Can working from home improve mental health? Employees reveal positives and negatives from remote working but are they really being productive? International news Rise in complex mortgage cases – a key solution Automated systems have previously been the preserve of more straightforward lending, but complex cases are on the rise "No reason to panic - this too shall pass" – regional vice president's soothing words Trailblazing industry veteran has sage words of advice for both brokers and homebuyers Mortgage book jumps 8% Bank announces record figures RBNZ may have to issue more debt to downsize its $54bn bond portfolio – BNZ strategist The bank could sell $5-10 billion a year and there would be enough demand for it, he says

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