Canadian bank branches vanished at the second-quickest clip this century, according to fresh CBA data. And frankly, it wouldn’t shock many if the pace accelerated. It's an uphill battle, but banks are trying hard to keep branches relevant in a digital world. After all, they have so

There's really no good reason why mortgage brokers should still be texting or emailing lenders to confirm guidelines, rates or deal status. It's the modern equivalent of sending a letter to a movie theatre to ask for showtimes. A bot can dish out the same info

For homeowners who need cash but either can’t charm a lender or don't want payments, there are options. But few consider this particular option: the Home Equity Sharing Agreement (HESA). Home Equity Partners (HEQ) is one of a handful of purveyors of HESAs in Canada. We caught

First National Financial, a non-bank powerhouse that's one of Canada's biggest broker lenders, plans to sell a controlling stake to private equity in a $2.9 billion deal. The two groups signing the cheque are: * Global alternative asset manager Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., which owns private