Lenders upbeat on market, Ontario announces homebuying HST relief, Oil shock rattles outlook, More Great Chef 06.37 View in browser Here's where mortgage lenders see cause for optimism in the current market View web version | Forward to a colleague 26 March 2026 Top News Here's where mortgage lenders see cause for optimism in the current market It's been a turbulent opening to the year, but there's still plenty of opportunity – and trends for brokers to stay aware of, according to execs at the recent Canadian Mortgage Summit Vancouver Ontario moves to scrap HST on new homes in one-year push Temporary rebate aims to jolt housing starts and ease costs for new builds Premium When three mortgage leaders compared notes, they found a unique opportunity The OIM Group unites Orbis and Indi into one platform across Canada, the US, and Mexico More News Oil shock rattles outlook but Canada's economy still holds firm Middle East conflict raised inflation risks without upending rate path yet Other expenses keeping Canadians away from spending on housing TD card data showed housing‑related purchases slipping even as services held up TRREB hails expanded HST relief as major win for new-home buyers Ontario's expanded HST relief for new builds raised hopes and fresh questions on supply International News Fannie and Freddie ramp up bond buying Aggressive MBS purchases met questions over how much relief they can really deliver First-time buyers rethink the rules as affordability bites Longer terms, joint purchases and family support reshape how buyers enter an increasingly stretched housing market RBNZ economist warns purchasing power, not prices, is key squeeze Cost-of-living pain to keep shaping borrowing capacity and mortgage risk Fixing the broking gender imbalance requires genuine leadership Five years and counting, Women on the Move offers a blueprint for progress Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2026 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+
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