https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/mortgage-renewal-wave-to-test-canadian-borrowers-as-rates-ease/548910 Leah Zlatkin, licensed broker and COO of Mortgage Outlet, said advance planning is an essential part of navigating a renewal process that’s become stressful for many owners. “Many Canadians wait until they receive their lender’s renewal letter to figure out what their new payments will look like. By then, options are limited, and the […]

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/how-homeowners-can-avoid-a-huge-mortgage-renewal-shock/548447 Leah Zlatkin, licensed broker, said advance planning is an essential part of navigating a renewal process that’s become stressful for many owners. “Many Canadians wait until they receive their lender’s renewal letter to figure out what their new payments will look like,” she said in a new analysis. “By then, options are limited, and […]

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/real-estate/article/parents-co-signing-for-their-childs-mortgage-is-fraught-with-risks-brokers/ Leah Zlatkin, a licensed mortgage broker, noted parents should consider the potential impact co-signing could have if they have multiple children who might need help to buy a home, leading to “family squabbles.” Co-signing for one child may affect the parent’s ability to help their other children in the same way, as there is […]

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/real-estate/2025/09/04/parents-co-signing-for-their-childs-mortgage-is-fraught-with-risks-brokers/ Leah Zlatkin, a licensed mortgage broker, noted parents should consider the potential impact co-signing could have if they have multiple children who might need help to buy a home, leading to “family squabbles.” Co-signing for one child may affect the parent’s ability to help their other children in the same way, as there is […]

Seniors cash-crunch solution? “For someone who doesn’t have other income (aside from CPP and OAS), this is probably the only program (loan) that they qualify for,” says Leah Zlatkin, Toronto-based mortgage broker and expert with Mortgage Outlet. Although reverse mortgages can be a viable solution for aging homeowners, the product faces “negative connotations” that it […]

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/other/tips-buyers-should-know-before-finalizing-their-mortgage/ar-AA1Lqjja Mortgages can be very complex once you look beyond the term and interest rate, and borrowers can be surprised by terms and conditions that may have an impact on their financial situation, says Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker. She offers four areas that buyers should consider before signing up for a mortgage. It’s not […]

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/housing-expert-warns-homeowners-about-mortgage-traps/546656 Mortgage expert Leah Zlatkin is warning sellers about potential financial pitfalls. Zlatkin emphasized that focusing solely on market prices without considering mortgage implications can lead to costly surprises. “Homeowners often focus on what their property might fetch in today’s market, but overlook the real financial impact their mortgage can have on the proceeds,” says […]

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/canadians-urged-to-look-beyond-interest-rates-when-choosing-a-mortgage/546001 When it comes to choosing a mortgage, there’s more to consider than just the rate – and taking terms and conditions into consideration is something many homebuyers often overlook, according to licensed mortgage broker, Leah Zlatkin. That can lead to costly surprises, Zlatkin said in a new analysis, when the mortgage gets underway. “Mortgages […]

https://nowtoronto.com/news/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-2-75-amid-economic-uncertainty-but-will-this-impact-the-housing-market/ Licensed mortgage broker and COO of Mortgage Outlet, Leah Zlatkin says although the tariff situation has been causing uncertainty among buyers, housing market trends vary across different Canadian regions, with Toronto and Vancouver remaining cautious, while Edmonton maintains an active market.“We’re seeing distinct housing market stories across Canada. Edmonton remains the hot spot – […]