Warnings issued over unintended consequences of DTI limit

November 30, 2025by

Concerns have been raised that APRA’s incoming debt-to-income limits may be particularly “constraining” for younger borrowers, as well as...

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December housing data provides early signals for 2026 market

November 30, 2025by

December’s housing data, especially purchase apps and inventory, will offer a preview of 2026 market conditions as rates hold...

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The originator’s playbook: Competing and growing in a shifting market

November 29, 2025by

As interest rates continue to ease and borrower confidence rebuilds, originators are operating in a market that demands both...

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Key living-standard stat in Canada on better path after revisions

November 29, 2025by

A key measure of Canadian living standards has improved after the country’s statistical agency revised up the size of...

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BoC expected to hold in December as GDP improves—but underlying weakness lingers

November 29, 2025by

Stronger-than-expected GDP data supports a December rate hold from the Bank of Canada, but economists warn underlying weakness remains.

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Help to Buy to start on Friday

November 29, 2025by

The government’s shared equity initiative will open to applicants on 5 December, marking the start of the long-planned program.

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Brokers not included in CBA Help to Buy offering

November 29, 2025by

Borrowers will only be able to apply for CBA loans under the Help to Buy scheme directly, as it...

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Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 24 Nov to 28 Nov

November 28, 2025by

This week’s top headlines: Landlords to pay more property income tax from 2027 and owners of properties worth more...

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Bayview closes acquisition of Guild, taking lender private

November 28, 2025by

Bayview Asset Management has closed its acquisition of Guild Holdings Company, the parent of Guild Mortgage, in a deal...

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Canada’s economy rebounds sharply on military, housing

November 28, 2025by

The Canadian economy rebounded sharply from the initial damage of the trade war as the country’s growth drivers shifted...

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