Condo crash and affordability, BoC decision preview, Ontario eases rules, Regional trends, More

View in browser Why Toronto's condo market crash may not help affordability in the long run View web version | Forward to a colleague 29 October 2025 Top News Why Toronto's condo market crash may not help affordability in the long run Prices are on the way down, but a plummeting pace of construction could have big consequences M3 and Manulife partner to expand broker insurance toolbox Empowering BC brokers with seamless, portable mortgage protection for every client, every time Attention Brokers! Finder's fee just got bigger Earn an extra 20 bps on top of your usual finder's fee for qualifying mortgages. Terms Apply. Haventree Bank BoC expected to cut rates amid continuing economic headwinds Markets brace for another central bank rate cut as trade and growth challenges persist Budget 2025's non-compete reforms could redraw Canada's mortgage industry map Labour code changes expected to intensify competition for talent, reshape brokerage structures, and alter compliance risk Ontario moves to ease homeownership costs for first-time buyers Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) called the move a "much-needed relief" for those entering the market Rate cut expected to boost regional housing, but major markets stay cautious Lower rates may lift some cities, but Toronto and Vancouver remain unmoved Immigration slowdown cools Canada's rental market, but surprises remain: TD Economics Condo asking rents have also fallen fastest in markets most exposed to immigration changes Trump dines with Carney despite latest tariff spat US president, Canadian prime minister meet even as Trump vows new trade measures against Canada International News US house prices up 0.4% in August as growth slows, FHFA says Annual price growth eases amid widening regional gaps Approvals up as lending activity picks up Increase in approvals points to growing market confidence, industry leaders say Rate hopes dashed Mortgage rates likely to stay put following hotter-than-expected CPI print Kiwi bank urges fairer capital rules to boost competition Leadership shift and capital review signal major growth phase 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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