Lower downpayment debate, Toronto condo crisis deepens, Canadian Mortgage Summit Vancouver, More

View in browser Are lower first-time buyer downpayments the answer to Canada's housing affordability crisis? View web version | Forward to a colleague 09 February 2026 Top News Are lower first-time buyer downpayments the answer to Canada's housing affordability crisis? New Nova Scotia program sparks questions about whether similar steps are needed elsewhere Toronto's condo crisis deepens as sales, prices slump again in January Investors and end users faced fresh price pain as GTA condo sales retreated Canadian Mortgage Summit Vancouver: How tech can supercharge your mortgage business Panel at eagerly anticipated event will delve into the best ways for mortgage professionals to tap into tech and AI solutions Buyers retreat as rising supply drives deeper Canadian home price slide Inventory swelled while wary buyers stayed sidelined in January Unemployment drop expected to keep BoC on hold for 2026 Lower jobless rate eases pressure for more cuts but masks a softer labour market International News NYC rent freeze jolts small landlords Landlords warned buildings are running in the red as rent rules tighten Rents fall across most regions but affordability pressures persist New report shows seasonal easing in rents, with London bucking the trend Residential-only brokers fast becoming a minority Connective data highlights growing importance of commercial and asset finance for today's mortgage broker Soft jobs, cooler wages buy RBNZ more time on rates Labour slack and Aussie hikes reshape mortgage rate outlook 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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