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BMO sees rise in loan losses, but says mortgage clients remain “resilient”
BMO reported rising loan losses in the first quarter and anticipates a further increase before conditions improve in the second half of the year with expected Bank of Canada rate cuts.

Canada’s housing market to stabilize, but don’t expect return to “rollicking” price gains, BMO says
While stability is expected to return to the country’s housing market this year as interest rates ease, homeowners shouldn’t expect a return to the “rollicking” price gains of previous years.

Some mortgage clients could see up to 40% payment increases at renewal, BMO says
Like most other financial institutions, BMO said the bulk of its mortgage portfolio will be up for renewal in the coming three years, with the payment increases averaging up to 40%.

Three of the big banks have just lowered fixed mortgage rates. Will more follow?
Lenders have been dropping fixed mortgage rates over the past few weeks…except for the Big 6 banks. But that changed this weekend when three of the big banks finally lowered select rates.

Lender executives share their insights into the latest mortgage trends
The lender panel is a perennial fan-favourite at the National Mortgage Conference and this year was no exception. The panel, featuring executives from four key mortgage lenders, covered a number of topics, including emerging trends and issues facing the industry.

No rate cuts expected until second half of 2024, says BMO
BMO Economics released its updated rate forecast today, reducing the amount of monetary policy easing it expects from the Bank of Canada in 2024.

“Performance has been stellar” on mortgage renewals so far: BMO
Despite facing mortgage payment increases of roughly 10% to 20%, BMO says the majority of its mortgage clients are having no issues with their renewals.

BMO announces its return to the mortgage broker channel
BMO has officially announced its plans to return to the mortgage broker channel under the banner BrokerEdge.

With mortgage rates back on the rise, two-thirds of Canadians plan to delay their home purchase
Over two thirds (68%) of Canadians say they plan to wait until mortgage rates drop before they decide to purchase a house.
