Mortgage rates staying sticky, Broker value grows, Manulife appointment, Leung's FSRA move, More

View in browser Ultra-low mortgage rates in Canada 'are not coming back' View web version | Forward to a colleague 18 July 2025 Top News Ultra-low mortgage rates in Canada 'are not coming back' Even mild rate cuts in the month ahead could be unlikely with bond yields rising and the BoC potentially staying on hold Brokers in demand as buyers navigate renewals, rates, and risk: Survey Survey finds strong broker satisfaction as Canadians brace for higher mortgage payments Manulife Bank appoints former First National veteran to lead broker channel Mortgage pro to oversee broker strategy FSRA's Leung stepping into new role Current head of mortgage brokerage conduct to take on new responsibility amid focus on consumer oversight More Canadians struggling with bills amid mortgage renewal woes Affordability pressures continue to weigh down homeowners as renewal wave gathers pace Removing interprovincial trade barriers could add 30k yearly housing starts, says CMHC National housing corporation suggests better Canada-wide trade relationships could spur big construction uptick Carney plans more spending, ramping up debt demands Prime minister vows investments in economy, signalling higher government debt Some tariffs are likely here to stay, says federal finance minister Don't expect trade measures to vanish even if a deal is struck, Champagne warns Canada leads higher international demand for US Treasuries Canada snapped up over $65 billion worth of US notes and bonds in May International News Using rental payments in credit score calculations 'a positive move' Despite an industry back-and-forth over credit pull costs, FHFA's decision has been greeted as a positive step Women need to be more visible in the mortgage industry, urges broker Female advisers are encouraged to 'fly the flag' in a profession that's still male-dominated Australia's flagging productivity: What mortgage brokers need to know Sluggish output is fuelling housing undersupply and keeping Australians locked out of market NZ first-home buyers hold strong as investors return Investors target bargains as first-home buyers surge Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

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