Browsing: Canadas

Canada’s mid-size banks are heading into 2026 with more credit strain and a tougher economic backdrop, according to DBRS Morningstar’s 2026 Medium-Size Bank Outlook. The report…

Grant Armstrong has become the latest acquisition by WealthONE as it seeks to become Canada’s next major alt-A bank. Armstrong announced he was joining the lender…

By Mathieu Dion and Christine Dobby (Bloomberg) — Laurentian Bank of Canada reached an agreement to sell itself to Fairstone Bank for $1.9 billion and will…

For many older homeowners, a reverse mortgage is their final major financial decision, one they expect to carry for the rest of their lives. That reality…

After years of steep rent increases, a new Desjardins report finds rent inflation easing across Canada’s largest cities as a record wave of purpose-built rental construction…

Credit pressure is steadily building across Canada’s mid-size banks as borrowers grapple with higher renewal rates and a softer economic backdrop, even as borrowing costs continue…

Their paths bring to life the dedication and innovation driving Canada’s mortgage industry forward. Each inductee has made a unique impact, from pioneering new approaches in…

Key Insight: VersaBank is planning an alternative to stablecoins.What’s at stake: Banks are concerned cryptocurrency may negatively impact traditional deposits.Forward look: Many banks will likely pursue…

By Thomas Seal (Bloomberg) — First Nations Bank of Canada kicked off an equity increase of as much as $50 million, seeking to offer more loans…

Mortgage professionals will be watching a series of economic reports this week that could offer fresh signals about market conditions heading into late summer. From July…