Good and bad news for buyers, FSRA's latest crackdown, Canadians' credit pessimism, More

View in browser The good and bad news facing Nova Scotia's first-time buyers in 2026 View web version | Forward to a colleague 13 January 2026 Top News The good and bad news facing Nova Scotia's first-time buyers in 2026 Affordability may have improved only slightly in recent times – but more relief could be on the way this year, says broker Ontario regulator takes enforcement action against former broker, issues $75k fine Former mortgage professional continued to use restricted titles 'broker' and 'agent' even after losing licence FSRA sanctions Ontario broker after unlicensed referrer and high‑cost private loan Settlement curbs broker's private lending as regulators tighten scrutiny of high‑cost deals Borrowers increasingly losing faith in Canadian credit system, survey shows Neo Financial poll showed many borrowers feel shut out by outdated credit rules Canadians brace for tougher year as debt strain narrows financial safety nets New data showed more households on edge even as some found modest breathing room Housing a centrepiece of Montreal's new provincial budget Province unveils $7.7bn spending plan focused on housing, debt and homelessness International News Could the investigation into Powell push mortgage rates higher? Financial markets appear unrattled for now – but that could change if Trump-Fed tensions escalate List: The UK's top markets for house price growth in 2026 Find out where affordability, demand and limited supply are expected to drive house price growth this year Trump wants to hobble institutional housing investors. Australia wants the opposite Some voices in Australian government see institutional investment as a path to solving the housing crisis NZ economy set for 'better, not good' 2026 as confidence surges Kiwi advisers juggle recovery hopes, wage and rate risks 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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