Alt-lending opportunities, Toronto's outlook brightens, Executive appointments, Women of Influence, More

View in browser Brokers, lenders still carving out alt-lending opportunity in a tough market View web version | Forward to a colleague 06 August 2025 Top News Brokers, lenders still carving out alt-lending opportunity in a tough market Homebuying hasn't spiked over the summer, but plenty of borrowers still need financing Toronto's housing market bounces back in July TRREB chief: 'It's clear that a growing number of households are finding affordable options for homeownership' Former Rocket executive Merdita joins Questrade Well-known executive steps into managing director role at financial group Revealed: the mortgage industry's Women of Influence 2025 Find out which leading executives made the cut this year Leading alternative lender announces new key executive hire The company is setting its sights on further expansion in the months and years ahead Carney pledges support for sector crucial to Canadian homebuilding The industry has come under threat from US tariffs Canada's trade deficit widens in Q2 Here's how the tariff chaos is impacting the national economy Carney weighs removing some counter-tariffs on US Prime minister says 'most effective' measure for Canadian economy could be rolling back some tariffs International News Broker: DC housing market balances out as inventory surges, buyers back out Surging housing inventory combined with buyers backing out have normalized the market Borrowing behaviour full of surprises following two RBA rate cuts Brokers can play a big role navigating startling shifting in customer trends, says LMG NZ property market shows mild lift as FHBs dominate Tight listings and cautious buyers shape spring outlook Base rate to hit 3.75% this year – but expect a big tax blow New report says Reeves will have to find the equivalent of a 5% income tax increase to make ends meet 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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