Deal anatomy for brokers, Renewed interest in variable mortgage rates, EQB and Laurentian Bank financials

View in browser Deal Anatomy for Brokers: Building Strong Alternative Submissions with Magenta View web version | Forward to a colleague 02 March 2026 Top News Deal Anatomy for Brokers: Building Strong Alternative Submissions with Magenta Learn exactly what top alternative lenders look for in a file so you can move deals from "maybe" to "approved" faster Variable mortgage interest rises, but fixed holds strong: Rates.ca New figures point to changing borrower behaviour heading into 2026 Private lender group calls for AML penalty reform Points to international models as potential benchmarks for reform EQB reports lower Q1 income Higher loan loss reserves weigh on earnings Restructuring weighs on Laurentian Bank results Bank says it moves closer to specialty focus International News Oil shock and weak kiwi: Iran turmoil threatens to hammer NZ households Rising petrol, falling dollar combine to squeeze Kiwi budgets A condo surge? As rates enter 5s, veteran investor reveals the hottest markets for brokers While down on NYC, investor discusses other cities to target Mortgage borrowing slows as January approvals edge lower Latest figures point to moderation in activity as affordability slowly improves Heartland tightens grip on reverse mortgage market Lender holds 40% share of Australian reverse mortgage sector while posting stronger first‑half profit 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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