Even longer amortizations debated, Affordability gains stall, Ali joins Heartwood Financial, More

View in browser Mortgage industry divided on even longer amortizations View web version | Forward to a colleague 01 April 2026 Top News Mortgage industry divided on even longer amortizations Some advocates say it's the only way of meaningfully improving affordability. Others aren't so sure Affordability gains in Canada's housing market start to run out of steam National ownership costs eased again, but the relief looks fragile and uneven Reaza Ali joins Heartwood Financial Well-known executive named national business development manager at DLCG-backed lender Soft January GDP keeps Bank of Canada glued to the sidelines January's weak growth eases pressure for near‑term rate hikes CMP weekly poll: What's your outlook for the spring housing market? We want to hear from brokers about their expectations for the months ahead Old-economy rebound lifts Canada's growth, buys time for mortgage market Surprise GDP strength gave brokers a little breathing room before fresh shocks hit International News In today's 'wild west' of compliance, bad actors will eventually be caught, Casa warns UMortgage's Casa: Bad actors are 'taking way bigger risks' Rate cuts from Coventry and Nottingham buck trend of lender rate hikes Other lenders, including Nationwide, continue to raise rates Consumers swap providers as financial stress hits decade high Households under strain are adapting by trading down and switching services, rather than slashing spending RBNZ tipped to hold at 2.25% as oil shock tests outlook Westpac expects RBNZ to sit tight but signal hawkish patience 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

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