Spring market preview, Inflation and oil outlooks worsen, FSRA takes action, More

View in browser Spring housing market: Mortgage brokers gear up for a rocky homebuying season View web version | Forward to a colleague 02 April 2026 Top News Spring housing market: What's in store for the months ahead? Familiar challenges are weighing against Canada's housing outlook this spring, but a prominent broker says a proactive and advice-focused approach can still reap rewards Inflation fears surge as oil crisis to be 'much worse' in April, says IEA head Record supply losses raised the odds of stickier inflation and higher-for-longer borrowing costs FSRA takes action on unlicensed lending, false filings The Ontario regulator imposed financial penalties and moved to revoke a mortgage administrator licence goeasy posts $337 million loss after LendCare meltdown LendCare hit turned a growing loan book into a stark quarterly loss Bank of Canada leans on judgment as oil shock clouds mortgage outlook Rate hold masks a tougher call for borrowers and lenders facing Iran shock International News 'Brutal' spring housing market in store as homebuyers await clarity on Iran conflict Interest rate outlook and inflation fears are keeping prospects of a spring housing recovery on ice Bank of England sounds the alarm for UK mortgage holders on potential higher costs Monthly payments could jump for over a million homeowners because of Iran conflict, says central bank Private sector credit growth picks up in February Housing credit growth remains steady, but Westpac flags rising risks from March NZ home-building pipeline lifts, but headwinds loom for borrowers and developers Surging consents signal more supply, yet economic uncertainty clouds delivery 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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