Mortgage Rates, Economic Growth, and Broker Insights

The episode begins with an introduction to current mortgage and real estate trends, followed by a sponsor message from Real Approved Inc. It discusses the impact of fixed mortgage rates and bond yields, along with borrower strategies in response to these rates. The upcoming rate decision by the Bank of Canada and the effects of US tariffs are explored. Insights from a recent industry conference cover economic growth and inflation. The episode examines the roles of brokers and significant market acquisitions, as well as navigating compliance in alternative lending. It concludes with a reminder of the sponsor, Real Approved Inc.

(0:00) Introduction to Mortgage & Real Estate Trends
(0:22) Sponsor: Real Approved Inc.
(0:40) Fixed mortgage rates and bond yield impacts
(2:02) Borrower strategies for mortgage rates
(3:23) Bank of Canada's upcoming rate decision and US tariffs' effects
(5:19) Economic growth, inflation, and insights from industry conference
(8:08) Broker roles and significant market acquisitions
(10:51) Navigating compliance in alternative lending
(12:09) Conclusion and Sponsor Reminder: Real Approved Inc.