As HELOC debt rises amid affordability challenges, these are the risks “As budgets are getting tighter and things are getting more expensive, people may not have that same safety net that they already had previously in their chequing accounts and their banking accounts, and they may be dipping into that home equity line of savings […]

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/specialty/alternative-lending/how-brokers-can-make-the-most-of-alt-lending-opportunities/582164 Mortgage Outlet chief operating officer and broker Leah Zlatkin will chair the insights stage section of the conference’s first day. Brokers can hear sessions on growing revenue without chasing more deals, taking an empathetic approach to lending, understanding the new credit landscape, and more.

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/quebec-buyers-see-a-sellers-market-but-not-the-right-moment/581900 Elan Weintraub, a Toronto-based broker with Mortgage Outlet who spoke to Canadian Mortgage Professional in June 2026, offered a measured read of the period ahead. “I don’t think a lot is going to change for the rest of the year,” he said, a view consistent with the poll’s broader finding that buyer confidence remains fragile heading into […]

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/ai-takes-centre-stage-at-women-in-mortgage-summit-canada-2026/581553 A separate panel on leadership sustainability will address the burnout risks that come with high performance, exploring how to delegate effectively, set boundaries, and build careers that are not just successful but sustainable over the long term. The event is chaired by Leah Zlatkin, chief operating officer of Mortgage Outlet Inc. in Toronto, who […]

https://calgaryherald.com/life/homes/5-things-to-consider-before-co-signing-a-mortgage Licensed mortgage broker and COO of Mortgage Outlet, Leah Zlatkin noted that parents considering co-signing on a mortgage with adult children should consider the following factors. Your debt service ratios are affected A co-signed mortgage is included not only in your adult child’s debt service ratios. It affects yours, too, which could affect future […]

https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/prodigy-press-wire/michael-curry-mortgage-outlet-inc-1453640740.html Amid rising credit card debt, Michael says more Ontario homeowners are turning to mortgage refinancing. Michael Curry, a licensed mortgage broker serving homeowners across Ontario, notes that leveraging accumulated home equity to replace high-interest credit card balances can meaningfully reduce the total cost of borrowing for qualifying homeowners. “We are seeing a shift in […]

https://torontosun.com/life/homes/canadians-aged-55-need-to-be-prepared-as-mortgage-options-narrow If you are in the 55+ age category, changes in income, higher living costs, and stricter qualification rules can seriously narrow your financing flexibility. “Many homeowners approaching retirement assume they’ll be able to refinance the way they always have, but that’s becoming much harder,” says Leah Zlatkin, mortgage expert. “Even with substantial home equity, […]

Mortgage brokers share options for homeowners facing a mortgage non-renewal Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker, said lenders often reach out months ahead of the renewal date. “If you are somebody who has had trouble making your payments on time … and they see that there’s a pattern of missed payments on credit cards or negative […]

https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/variable-rate-mortgages-rising-in-popularity-as-global-turmoil-pushes-up-fixed-rates/article_21ed1287-c29c-4684-ad0f-e317536dd91a.html For borrowers deciding between fixed and variable rates, it’s important to note that five-year bond yields have been volatile in recent weeks, said Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker. “That movement has led to increases in some fixed mortgage rates as lenders adjust pricing in response.”

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/refinancing-at-renewal-time-presents-unexpected-challenges-for-scores-of-canadian-borrowers/563962 Licensed mortgage broker Leah Zlatkin said more clients arrive at renewal expecting to tap home equity, only to find that shifting home values, tighter borrowing limits and higher consumer debt erode their options. That surprise often surface late in the process, when there is little time left to pivot.“This is something I’m seeing come […]