Women in brokering, BoC hike reaction, Threat to Canadian wealth, Commercial market prospects, Financial Literacy Month, More

Panel explores challenges and opportunities for women in brokering

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28 October 2022

Top news Panel explores challenges and opportunities for women in brokering Brokers from across Canada discussed some of the ways women can navigate a career in mortgages CWB Optimum Mortgage's Financial Literacy Month Series: Part 1 A space where the story matters: making the case for embracing the power that lies on the alternative side CENTUM celebrates 20 years Centum Financial Group president Chris Turcotte on returning to the company's roots, leaning into relationships, and getting loud about the value it brings Extra wiggle room with 35-year amortization With interest rates on the rise, affordability is a big concern for borrowers. In this scenario, the borrower needed help with cashflow to pay off some debt. Our expert BDM worked with the mortgage broker to help lower their client's monthly payments and free up some ratio room. The solution? Refinancing on a 1-year term at 6.19% with a 35-year amortization. Now, the client has an extra $800 monthly to pay off debt. Deal done. Bridgewater Bank Economist: BoC walking a risky policy tightrope Inflation is still showing no signs of significant moderation RBC highlights threats to Canadian net wealth Trends in housing prices and financial markets will have a significant influence on Canadians' net wealth, RBC says Revamp for 2023 at the Canadian Mortgage Summit Canadian Mortgage Professional is bringing together the industry's top mortgage brokers, lenders, and solution providers for a day dedicated to strategic learning at the Canadian Mortgage Summit – November 24th at the International Centre Mississauga Canadian Mortgage Summit How are the BoC's oversized hikes affecting the rental housing market? Rent rates in urban markets are at risk of even greater upward pressure, economists warn Rising rates set to have significant impact on commercial market Pricing and transaction volumes are especially at risk in the current volatile environment Toronto rents soar as new homebuyers hit pause The average cost of rental properties in the city is surging Why is training staff such a problem for employers? Learning and development could be the difference in this tussle for qualified talent International news US mortgage rates march to 20-year high amid market turmoil Rates surpass 7% for the first time since 2001 Will high inflation numbers force RBA to go harder on interest rates? Economist predicts central bank's next few moves ANZ NZ eyes mortgage test rate increase Test rate will soon increase to 8.15% Equity release loan values hit new high Homeowners take out more than 13,000 new plans CMP Talk Challenges in Canada's mortgage market It's been a dramatic year - here's how to keep business on track

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