Fresh inflation prints just landed on both sides of the border, and judging by the data, tariff-flation is a thing. It's not a five-alarm fire—yet—but it’s enough to keep central bankers frozen like they’re watching a teleprompter glitch. As mortgage pros, we have to

The CRA has shared highlights from its industry consultation on the government's new Income Verification Tool. It promises to use the broker and lender feedback it received to "inform" its design of the tool, citing two stats as reasons to complete this project: 1. Mortgage Professionals

There are surprises, and then there are data releases that slap economists harder than a red wine hangover. This was the latter.

Demand for CMHC's multi-unit mortgage insurance skyrocketed 28.7% last year. Borrowers and lenders have increasingly relied on it to buy, build or refinance multi-unit rental properties. Unlike uninsured mortgages, CMHC multi-unit financing allows: * lower down payments * lower interest expense (lower rates) * easier debt servicing, thanks to stretched-out