The new Discovery platform from Newton Connectivity Systems is a stellar example of innovation in the mortgage sector. Discovery, a broker rate search engine, allows lenders to update and verify…
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Empowered underwriting — what is it? It can be the secret to both increasing your team’s profitability and performance. Inefficient workflows, bottlenecks, and outdated processes can all slow down mortgage…
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive launched in Canada in September 2019. For real estate professionals looking to tap into the first-time home buyer market, property data is essential. With your…
Many financial institutions rely on property appraisals for their property valuation and mortgage due diligence needs. While property appraisals are a valuable information source, if you are relying solely on…
Finding mortgage leads and closing deals can sometimes have a disconnect. While finding more mortgage leads is positive, if those leads are not qualified it might not result in more…
The 2019 Canadian federal election saw the Liberal Party of Canada win a minority government. As the new Parliament prepares to convene on December 5, we are looking at what…
Is reform coming to Canada’s mortgage stress test in 2020? The Canadian B-20 Guidelines have received mixed reviews since launching an update that included uninsured mortgages in January 2018, with…
Quarterly Canadian bank earnings in the residential mortgage portfolio often reveal wider trends for the Canadian mortgage market. 2019 Q3 was no exception. In the third quarter of 2019, most…
Setting a real estate list price can be a difficult endeavor even when the housing market is steady. But in uncertain conditions, it can be even harder — particularly when…
Winter is coming, but it doesn’t have to put a freeze on your real estate listings. While cold weather can make certain aspects of real estate more difficult (snowed out…
