Quiet signs of Toronto recovery, CMHC insurance volume jumps, OSFI's new approvals framework, More

View in browser Starter homes and select condos lead Toronto's tentative spring recovery View web version | Forward to a colleague 07 May 2026 Top News Starter homes and select condos lead Toronto's tentative spring recovery Toronto's housing market is showing signs of life after a prolonged freeze, but brokers say only buyers in the right segments are feeling the thaw CMHC insured 31% more homebuyers in 2025 Record insurance and loan commitments signal CMHC's deepening role in housing finance OSFI's new approvals framework set to open market to fintechs June 2026 launch could bring more lenders, better rates and broader choice for Canadians Statistics Canada report shines a light on homeownership crisis facing millennials New StatCan data reveals millennials own homes at lower rates than boomers or Gen-Xers did at the same age Bank of Canada right to hold, says C.D. Howe Institute Conflicting inflation and demand pressures made the Bank of Canada's steady hand the prudent choice International News Mortgage rates hit one-month high as applications fall Rising rates push first-time buyers out of the spring market Overseas demand rises, but brokers see little lift in mortgage activity US buyers are becoming more visible, but their impact on mortgage volumes remains limited How brokers can support small business clients in a tough economic environment MFAA and CAFBA share tips and resources Financial resilience holds as global shocks test NZ borrowers Conflict-driven pressures, but banks stay robust 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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