Regional bank closures leaving borrowers stranded

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Regional borrowers are having increasing difficulties in securing financing, as banks continue to close branches.

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Borrowers leveraging rate cuts to upsize their home

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

A broker has highlighted a recent upsizing trend among borrowers. He believes there’s an opportunity to secure an upgrade, as interest rates fall.

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FHB activity surges throughout June

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

First home buyers (FHB) have a portion of the mortgage approval share above average and the highest on record, highlighting strong confidence among young borrowers.

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FOA posts profit, buys out Blackstone stake

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Prior to the earnings release, Finance of America announced it was buying out Blackstone’s equity stake in the mortgage lender for $80 million.

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CIBC overtakes Scotiabank in market value after stock’s 47% run

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has inched past Bank of Nova Scotia in market capitalization to become Canada’s fourth-most valuable bank, as investor sentiment shifts in favour of lenders...

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FBAA membership rises amid growing broker demand

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The organization plans to ramp up invests in tech and broker education in the year ahead

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Melbourne’s seeing a surge as first-time homebuyers

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Victoria stands out as housing hotspot despite affordability pressures and lending shifts

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Melbourne’s seeing a surge of first-time homebuyers

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Victoria stands out as housing hotspot despite affordability pressures and lending shifts

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If your tech stack isn’t fully optimized, you’re at a major disadvantage in a tumultuous market

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

There is nothing more excruciating to a title agency owner than the uncertainty engendered by a chaotic and unpredictable economic environment. Welcome to 2025, where continued economic volatility and...

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Renters saving for a deposit falls to six-month low: Barclays

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Just 17% of renters report saving for a deposit in July, compared to 31% in January, according to the latest Barclays Property Insights report. The report points out that...

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