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Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “Ottawa’s mortgage changes likely to drive an ‘uptick in sales activity’: expert”

Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “Ottawa’s mortgage changes likely to drive an ‘uptick in sales activity’: expert”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/real-estate/2024/09/17/ottawas-mortgage-changes-likely-to-drive-an-uptick-in-sales-activity-expert/ Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker and COO of Mortgage…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Star: ‘Roughly half of mortgage holders have yet to face higher rates. How to start preparing now (and the one thing you should never do)’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Star: ‘Roughly half of mortgage holders have yet to face higher rates. How to start preparing now (and the one thing you should never do)’

https://www.thestar.com/business/personal-finance/roughly-half-of-mortgage-holders-have-yet-to-face-higher-rates-how-to-start-preparing/article_79267fb4-6ad5-11ef-a295-7f5abde11338.html Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker at Toronto-based Mortgage Outlet,…

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Leah Zlatkin featured in CMP Magazine: ‘Toronto home prices slip, offering hope for buyers’

Leah Zlatkin featured in CMP Magazine: ‘Toronto home prices slip, offering hope for buyers’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/toronto-home-prices-slip-offering-hope-for-buyers/504529 For buyers currently on the fence, the recent dip…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Are condos still a good investment?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Are condos still a good investment?’

https://torontosun.com/life/homes/are-condos-still-a-good-investment The problem for condo investors is that, between maintenance…

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Leah Zlatkin featured in CMP Magazine: ‘FSRA names new Stakeholder Advisory Committee members’

Leah Zlatkin featured in CMP Magazine: ‘FSRA names new Stakeholder Advisory Committee members’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/fsra-names-new-stakeholder-advisory-committee-members/502687 The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: ‘Lenders see more homeowners pick variable-rate mortgages after Bank of Canada rate cuts’

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: ‘Lenders see more homeowners pick variable-rate mortgages after Bank of Canada rate cuts’

https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/lenders-see-more-homeowners-pick-variable-rate-mortgages-after-bank-of-canada-rate-cuts/article_f6d4cbaa-5987-11ef-b163-2b3cf1f49130.html#tncms-source=login Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker and COO of Mortgage…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “Mortgage broker predicts higher demand for variable products amid rate cut expectations”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “Mortgage broker predicts higher demand for variable products amid rate cut expectations”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/real-estate/2024/08/13/mortgage-broker-predicts-higher-demand-for-variable-products-amid-rate-cut-expectations/ “I think in the next few weeks, we’re going…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘What’s next for fixed-vs-variable mortgages?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘What’s next for fixed-vs-variable mortgages?’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/whats-next-for-fixed-vs-variable-mortgages/500830 Speaking with Canadian Mortgage Professional in the wake of the…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: ‘Bank of Canada interest rate cut to have little effect on real estate market, experts say’

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: ‘Bank of Canada interest rate cut to have little effect on real estate market, experts say’

https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-cut-to-have-little-effect-on-real-estate-market-experts/article_aa2184e6-492a-11ef-9626-f37be4001e75.html Mortgages rates, while lowering, are still high for many…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “How will the Bank of Canada rate cut impact the real estate market?”

Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “How will the Bank of Canada rate cut impact the real estate market?”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/2024/07/24/how-will-the-bank-of-canada-rate-cut-impact-the-real-estate-market/ Leah Zlatkin, a licensed mortgage broker and Mortgage Outlet…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘’Buyer’s market’: What the interest rate cut could mean for Calgary homeowners’’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘’Buyer’s market’: What the interest rate cut could mean for Calgary homeowners’’

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/buyer-s-market-what-the-interest-rate-cut-could-mean-for-calgary-homeowners-1.6976684 "What this means for people is that if you're…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the NowToronto: ‘‘It’s not enough,’ Canadians react to Bank of Canada cutting key interest rate for second straight time’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the NowToronto: ‘‘It’s not enough,’ Canadians react to Bank of Canada cutting key interest rate for second straight time’

https://nowtoronto.com/news/its-not-enough-canadians-react-to-bank-of-canada-cutting-key-interest-rate-for-second-straight-time/ “Given that rates have been high for an extended…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Yahoo Finance: ‘What this Bank of Canada rate cut today could mean for your mortgage’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Yahoo Finance: ‘What this Bank of Canada rate cut today could mean for your mortgage’

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/vancouver-home-sales-tumble-calgarys-173852229.html Canada’s five-year government bond yield generally follows the U.S.…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘What mortgage shoppers in Canada need to know’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘What mortgage shoppers in Canada need to know’

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/what-mortgage-shoppers-in-canada-need-to-know Zlatkin, a broker with Mortgage Outlet Inc., outlines the…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “Buyers finding opportunities in Toronto’s housing market amid high mortgage rates: broker”

Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “Buyers finding opportunities in Toronto’s housing market amid high mortgage rates: broker”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/real-estate/2024/07/04/buyers-finding-opportunities-in-torontos-housing-market-amid-high-mortgage-rates-broker/ Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker and COO of Mortgage…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “Buyers finding opportunities in Toronto’s housing market amid high mortgage rates: broker”

Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “Buyers finding opportunities in Toronto’s housing market amid high mortgage rates: broker”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/real-estate/2024/07/04/buyers-finding-opportunities-in-torontos-housing-market-amid-high-mortgage-rates-broker/ Leah Zlatkin, licensed mortgage broker and COO of Mortgage…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: ‘Bank of Canada opens the door for variable-rate mortgages’

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: ‘Bank of Canada opens the door for variable-rate mortgages’

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/bank-of-canada-opens-door-variable-rate-mortgages The latest announcement is going to stimulate the market,…

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Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “The fixed rate or variable rate dilemma”

Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “The fixed rate or variable rate dilemma”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbTrP97NTCk Leah Zlatkin, COO of Mortgage Outlet says theres two…

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Leah Zlatkin and Shawn Stillman quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Will the growth of alternative lending in Canada continue?’

Leah Zlatkin and Shawn Stillman quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Will the growth of alternative lending in Canada continue?’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/specialty/alternative-lending/will-the-growth-of-alternative-lending-in-canada-continue/491096 Mortgage Outlet chief operations officer and broker Leah Zlatkin…

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Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “Is now the right time to buy a home?”

Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “Is now the right time to buy a home?”

https://shorturl.at/myEG8 Leah Zlatkin of Mortgage Outlet says it's a good…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘What is changing about Canada’s capital gains tax and how does it impact me?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘What is changing about Canada’s capital gains tax and how does it impact me?’

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/what-is-changing-about-canada-s-capital-gains-tax-and-how-does-it-impact-me-1.6860457#:~:text=Capital%20gains%20example&text=Once%20the%20new%20rate%20of,50%2Dper%2Dcent%20rate. Many Canadians could feel the impact of this tax…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Coming up short’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Coming up short’

https://torontosun.com/life/homes/coming-up-short Like many new condo purchasers in the city of…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “Getting the lowest mortgage rates in a high interest rate world”

Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “Getting the lowest mortgage rates in a high interest rate world”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/getting-the-lowest-mortgage-rates-in-a-high-interest-rate-world-1.2060854 Borrowers need to be wary of what seems like…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Does Budget 2024 make it easier to buy a first home in Canada?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Does Budget 2024 make it easier to buy a first home in Canada?’

https://globalnews.ca/news/10430202/budget-2024-buying-a-home-affordability/ Leah Zlatkin, a mortgage broker and COO of Mortgage…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “How will the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision impact real estate?”

Leah Zlatkin quoted by BNN Bloomberg: “How will the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision impact real estate?”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/how-will-the-bank-of-canada-s-interest-rate-decision-impact-real-estate-1.2057495 “This rate hold may give more Canadian buyers the…

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Leah Zlatkin Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “For real estate preconstruction buyers, a hard truth”

Leah Zlatkin Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “For real estate preconstruction buyers, a hard truth”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/article-for-real-estate-preconstruction-buyers-a-hard-truth/ Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker with Mortgage Outlet, says investors…

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Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “Home-owners are running into issues with Pre-construction Buys”

Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “Home-owners are running into issues with Pre-construction Buys”

http://my.tvey.es/y8X5F  Leah Zlatkin, COO at Mortgage Outlet and a licensed mortgage broker…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Homebuyers urged to enter market as spring approaches’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Homebuyers urged to enter market as spring approaches’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/homebuyers-urged-to-enter-market-as-spring-approaches/481568 According to Leah Zlatkin, a mortgage broker associated with…

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Michelle Farrugia quoted by Rates.ca: ‘Mortgage temperature check: Canadians watching for a turning point in the housing market’

Michelle Farrugia quoted by Rates.ca: ‘Mortgage temperature check: Canadians watching for a turning point in the housing market’

https://rates.ca/resources/mortgage-temperature-check-canadians-watching-turning-point-housing-market Michelle Farrugia, mortgage broker and director of sales at…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: ‘Homebuyers should jump into the market before interest rates go down, says expert’

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: ‘Homebuyers should jump into the market before interest rates go down, says expert’

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/homebuyers-should-jump-into-the-market-before-interest-rates-go-down-says-expert The spring housing market is expected to be “very hot”…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by CityNews: ‘Impact of Bank of Canada Rates’

https://mms.tveyes.com/MediaView/?c3RhdGlvbj0xNDc4MCZTdGFydERhdGVUaW1lPTAzJTJmMDklMmYyMDI0KzIxJTNhMjglM2EyNSZFbmREYXRlVGltZT0wMyUyZjA5JTJmMjAyNCsyMSUzYTMwJTNhMjEmJiZkdXJhdGlvbj01MzUxNSZwYXJ0bmVyaWQ9NzMxMyYmaGlnaGxpZ2h0cmVnZXg9JTVjYmxvd2VzdCtyYXRlcytkb3QrQ0ElNWNiJm1vZGVkaXRvcmVuYWJsZT10cnVlJm1vZGVkaXRvcmRlc3RpbmF0aW9ucz00JiZleHBpcmF0aW9uPTA0JTJmMDglMmYyMDI0KzIxJTNhMjglM2EyNS4wMDAmaW5zdGFudFBsYXk9VHJ1ZSZzaWduYXR1cmU9ZDgzODQ5ODUwN2RmZDJkZGNmYmFjZWI5NjI3NmI5MDA=# "Bank of Canada rates really only impact variable-rate for the…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “BoC Interest rate decision could bring homebuyers back to the market”

Elan Weintraub Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “BoC Interest rate decision could bring homebuyers back to the market”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-real-estate-housing-news-mar-9/ Elan Weintraub, co-founder of Mortgage Outlet Inc., said there…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Steady interest rates prompt rush home purchases in GTA’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Steady interest rates prompt rush home purchases in GTA’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/steady-interest-rates-prompt-rush-home-purchases-in-gta/480168 The Bank of Canada's decision to hold the overnight…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: ‘Canada poised for a ‘very hot’ housing market this spring’

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: ‘Canada poised for a ‘very hot’ housing market this spring’

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/housing-market-spring-very-hot-canada Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and COO of Mortgage Outlet,…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted by CBC News: “First-time homebuyer incentive is discontinued, says federal housing agency”

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/first-time-home-buyers-incentive-discontinued-1.7130966 "We had a lot of young Canadians asking about…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Toronto’s real estate market heats up amid rate cut rumours’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Toronto’s real estate market heats up amid rate cut rumours’

https://mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/market-updates/torontos-real-estate-market-heats-up-amid-rate-cut-rumours/479235 COO of Mortgage Outlet, Leah Zlatkin observed a marked…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Spring will be ‘pivotal moment’ for housing market’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Spring will be ‘pivotal moment’ for housing market’

https://globalnews.ca/news/10320176/sidelined-homebuyers-canada-possible-interest-rate-cuts/ Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and COO of Mortgage Outlet,…

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Leah Zlatkin & Shawn Stillman featured in CMP Magazine: ‘CMBA reveals new Ontario board of directors’

Leah Zlatkin & Shawn Stillman featured in CMP Magazine: ‘CMBA reveals new Ontario board of directors’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-moves/cmba-reveals-new-ontario-board-of-directors/475327 Licensed directors on the board will be Leah Zlatkin,…

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Leah Zlatkin & Shawn Stillman featured in CMP Magazine: ‘CMBA reveals new Ontario board of directors’

Leah Zlatkin & Shawn Stillman featured in CMP Magazine: ‘CMBA reveals new Ontario board of directors’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-moves/cmba-reveals-new-ontario-board-of-directors/475327 Licensed directors on the board will be Leah Zlatkin,…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “‘Forever mortgage’ warning. Canada’s financial watchdog cautions banks over use of fixed-payment variable loans”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “‘Forever mortgage’ warning. Canada’s financial watchdog cautions banks over use of fixed-payment variable loans”

https://www.thestar.com/business/forever-mortgage-warning-canadas-financial-watchdog-cautions-banks-over-use-of-fixed-payment-variable-loans/article_b6430778-bad1-11ee-91c9-b3c67ce1ae67.html The biggest concern with fixed-payment variable rate mortgages is…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘First-time buyer prospects a ‘big question’ for 2024’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘First-time buyer prospects a ‘big question’ for 2024’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/first-time-buyer-prospects-a-big-question-for-2024/474055 Leah Zlatkin, chief operating officer at Mortgage Outlet, told…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Pipa News: ‘Fixed mortgage rates are on the decline. Is now the time to lock in?’

https://globalnews.ca/news/10219789/fixed-mortgage-rates-canada-january-2024/ Mortgage Outlet COO and broker Leah Zlatkin notes that…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Renewals set to offer big opportunity for brokers in 2024 and beyond’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Renewals set to offer big opportunity for brokers in 2024 and beyond’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/renewals-set-to-offer-big-opportunity-for-brokers-in-2024-and-beyond/472711 Leah Zlatkin (pictured), chief operating officer and broker at…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Fixed mortgage rates are on the decline. Is now the time to lock in?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Fixed mortgage rates are on the decline. Is now the time to lock in?’

https://globalnews.ca/news/10219789/fixed-mortgage-rates-canada-january-2024/ Mortgage Outlet COO and broker Leah Zlatkin notes that…

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Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “Here is what may be in store for Toronto’s housing market in 2024”

Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “Here is what may be in store for Toronto’s housing market in 2024”

https://www.cp24.com/news/here-is-what-may-be-in-store-for-toronto-s-housing-market-in-2024-1.6697314 Leah Zlatkin, of LowestRates.ca, said that she expects homeowners…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Financial Post: ‘Why now could be a great time to enter the housing market’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Financial Post: ‘Why now could be a great time to enter the housing market’

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/great-time-to-enter-housing-market Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and Lowestrates.ca expert, said homebuyers…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Financial Post: ‘Rate cuts could spark housing market volatility’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Financial Post: ‘Rate cuts could spark housing market volatility’

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/rate-cuts-spark-housing-market-volatility Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and Lowest Rates expert, talks…

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Leah Zlatkin Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “Does the latest Bank of Canada announcement mean it’s go time again for variable-rate mortgages?”

Leah Zlatkin Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “Does the latest Bank of Canada announcement mean it’s go time again for variable-rate mortgages?”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-does-the-latest-bank-of-canada-announcement-mean-its-go-time-again-for/ Leah Zlatkin of MortgageOutlet.ca said the three-year fixed-rate option…

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Leah Zlatkin Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “Does the latest Bank of Canada announcement mean it’s go time again for variable-rate mortgages?”

Leah Zlatkin Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “Does the latest Bank of Canada announcement mean it’s go time again for variable-rate mortgages?”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-does-the-latest-bank-of-canada-announcement-mean-its-go-time-again-for/ Leah Zlatkin of MortgageOutlet.ca said the three-year fixed-rate option…

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Elan Weintraub quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘What mortgage brokers should focus on in 2024’

Elan Weintraub quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘What mortgage brokers should focus on in 2024’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/what-mortgage-brokers-should-focus-on-in-2024/468279 With the current high-rate environment and tepid market set…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Talk: ‘Where does opportunity currently lie in Canada’s housing market?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Talk: ‘Where does opportunity currently lie in Canada’s housing market?’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/where-does-opportunity-currently-lie-in-canadas-housing-market/465808 The buyer's market of today is masking pent-up demand,…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by CMP Talk: ‘What’s next for Canada’s mortgage market?’

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by CMP Talk: ‘What’s next for Canada’s mortgage market?’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/cmp-talk/whats-next-for-canadas-mortgage-market/465554 The decision to hold was a good one but…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: “Finding the best mortgage to ride out the storm”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: “Finding the best mortgage to ride out the storm”

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/finding-the-best-mortgage-to-ride-out-the-storm Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and Lowest Rates expert, talks…

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Elan Weintraub interviewed by the Toronto Star “It’s mortgage renewal time and my new rate is shocking. What now?”

Elan Weintraub interviewed by the Toronto Star “It’s mortgage renewal time and my new rate is shocking. What now?”

https://www.thestar.com/business/personal-finance/it-s-mortgage-renewal-time-and-my-new-rate-is-shocking-what-now/article_2eea7576-3830-548b-9763-1db3d1bd520c.html Elan Weintraub was quoted in the Toronto Star: Mortgage…

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Shawn Stillman interviewed by the Toronto Star “Mortgage defaults and forced home sales are now starting to climb in Toronto”

Shawn Stillman interviewed by the Toronto Star “Mortgage defaults and forced home sales are now starting to climb in Toronto”

https://www.thestar.com/business/mortgage-defaults-and-forced-home-sales-are-now-starting-to-climb-in-toronto/article_47169ce1-5cac-5355-bdad-a41b4f61b970.html Shawn Stillman was quoted in the Toronto Star in…

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Shawn Stillman interviewed by the Globe and Mail “Looking to refinance your mortgage amid higher rates? Here are six options”

Shawn Stillman interviewed by the Globe and Mail “Looking to refinance your mortgage amid higher rates? Here are six options”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-builder-incentives-mortgage/ Shawn Stillman was quoted in the Globe and Mail…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by TVA: “Key rate: the Bank of Canada’s decision will continue to hurt”

https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2023/09/07/taux-directeur-la-decision-de-la-banque-du-canada-continuera-de-faire-mal Maintaining rates could “be a big relief” for many…

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Elan Weintraub interviewed by the Toronto Star: “Hoping to walk away from a new construction deal? Experts Weigh In”

Elan Weintraub interviewed by the Toronto Star: “Hoping to walk away from a new construction deal? Experts Weigh In”

https://www.thestar.com/business/personal-finance/hoping-to-walk-away-from-a-new-construction-deal-experts-chime-in-on-your-options/article_eacc7800-5eb1-5685-bac7-9bfe4217e7b3.amp.html Elan Weintraub says a common misconception is that breaching…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “What the Bank of Canada’s rate hold means for mortgage owners”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “What the Bank of Canada’s rate hold means for mortgage owners”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/what-mortgage-owners-need-to-know-about-the-latest-bank-of-canada-rate-hold-1.1967981 Leah Zlatkin, a mortgage broker and expert with LowestRates.ca,…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Mixed reaction from mortgage brokers on Bank of Canada rate’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Mixed reaction from mortgage brokers on Bank of Canada rate’

https://torontosun.com/news/national/mixed-reaction-from-mortgage-brokers-on-bank-of-canada-rate Mortgage broker and LowestRates.ca expert Leah Zlatkin thinks maintaining…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: “Variable and fixed mortgage rates are rising”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: “Variable and fixed mortgage rates are rising”

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/variable-fixed-mortgage-rates-rising Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and lowest rates expert, talks…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Mortgage stress looms over Canada’s big banks. What they — and consumers — can do’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Mortgage stress looms over Canada’s big banks. What they — and consumers — can do’

https://globalnews.ca/news/9932361/mortgages-renewals-canada-banks-amortizations/ Mortgage broker and Lowestrates.ca expert Leah Zlatkin tells Global…

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Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “Higher Rates could stay well up to 2024”

Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “Higher Rates could stay well up to 2024”

https://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=2749655&playlistId=null&binId=1.1127680&playlistPageNum=1 Leah Zlatkin, Mortgage Broker and COO at Mortgage Outlet…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “As FCAC released new guidelines to protect mortgage owners, brokers say defaults still possible”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “As FCAC released new guidelines to protect mortgage owners, brokers say defaults still possible”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/as-fcac-released-new-guidelines-to-protect-mortgage-owners-brokers-say-defaults-still-possible-1.1947789 Leah Zlatkin, a mortgage broker and expert with LowestRates.ca,…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘Man spends 6 months protesting at RBC headquarters claiming mistake made on his mortgage’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘Man spends 6 months protesting at RBC headquarters claiming mistake made on his mortgage’

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/man-spends-6-months-protesting-at-rbc-headquarters-claiming-mistake-made-on-his-mortgage-1.6460445 Leah Zlatkin, a mortgage broker with Mortgage Outlet, said…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “What mortgage owners need to know about the Bank of Canada’s rate hike”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “What mortgage owners need to know about the Bank of Canada’s rate hike”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/what-mortgage-owners-need-to-know-about-the-bank-of-canada-s-rate-hike-1.1930184 The Bank of Canada’s surprise decision to raise interest…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Why the role of mortgage brokers is more important than ever’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Why the role of mortgage brokers is more important than ever’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/why-the-role-of-mortgage-brokers-is-more-important-than-ever/449881 Borrowers who are struggling to qualify in the current…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Rates rise again – what’s changed for brokers?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Rates rise again – what’s changed for brokers?’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/rates-rise-again-whats-changed-for-brokers/449261 Little has changed in terms of the best advice…

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Leah Zlatkin Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “Latest interest rate hike jolts Toronto real estate market”

Leah Zlatkin Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “Latest interest rate hike jolts Toronto real estate market”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/article-latest-interest-rate-hike-jolts-toronto-real-estate-market/ The recent interest rate hike by the Bank of…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Canada housing market: What’s in store for the rest of 2023?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘Canada housing market: What’s in store for the rest of 2023?’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/canada-housing-market-whats-in-store-for-the-rest-of-2023/449576 Mortgage Outlet broker and chief operating officer Leah Zlatkin…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “What happens if you only pay interest on your home?”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “What happens if you only pay interest on your home?”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/what-happens-if-you-only-pay-interest-on-your-home-1.1936107 Leah Zlatkin, a mortgage broker and expert with LowestRates.ca,…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by Narcity: “5 Things You Should Do Before Applying For A Mortgage, According To An Expert”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by Narcity: “5 Things You Should Do Before Applying For A Mortgage, According To An Expert”

https://www.narcity.com/5-things-you-should-do-before-applying-for-a-mortgage-according-to-an-expert Leah Zlatkin says that "young buyers [have to] make…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in NewsTalk 1010: ‘28% OF HOMEOWNERS IN ONTARIO DOWNSIZED IN THE PAST YEAR’

https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/audio/28-of-homeowners-in-ontario-downsized-in-the-past-year-1.19722360?mode=Article Leah Zlatkin explains the trend in downsizing: "As these…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘More than one-quarter of Ontario homeowners downsized in past year’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘More than one-quarter of Ontario homeowners downsized in past year’

https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/more-than-one-quarter-of-ontario-homeowners-downsized-in-past-year-report “There may be some people who have been impacted…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in NewsTalk 1010: ‘Who are Canada’s real estate investors, and where are they buying?’

https://www.iheartradio.ca/newstalk-1010/audio/podcasts/who-are-canada-s-real-estate-investors-and-where-are-they-buying-1.19706671 Leah Zlatkin says that “A lot has changed” since…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘Who are Canada’s real estate investors, and where are they buying?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘Who are Canada’s real estate investors, and where are they buying?’

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/canada/who-are-canada-s-real-estate-investors-and-where-are-they-buying-1.6411443 Leah Zlatkin says that “A lot has changed” since…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘What impact has the BoC’s rate pause had on Canada’s housing market?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘What impact has the BoC’s rate pause had on Canada’s housing market?’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/what-impact-has-the-bocs-rate-pause-had-on-canadas-housing-market/445589 The Bank of Canada’s decision to keep its policy…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by CMP Magazine: “What market shifts should brokers be on the lookout for?”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by CMP Magazine: “What market shifts should brokers be on the lookout for?”

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/what-market-shifts-should-brokers-be-on-the-lookout-for/445289 Significant policy shifts might also be on the table.…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “The First Home Savings Account is finally here. Here’s how it can save you thousands in taxes”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “The First Home Savings Account is finally here. Here’s how it can save you thousands in taxes”

https://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/2023/04/10/the-first-home-savings-account-is-here-is-that-house-finally-within-reach.htmlhttps://torontosun.com/news/real-estate-activity-remains-muted-in-face-of-steep-rate-hikes The new federal plan has some hiccups — it’s…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “How builder incentives can bite you come mortgage time”

Shawn Stillman Quoted in the Globe and Mail: “How builder incentives can bite you come mortgage time”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-builder-incentives-mortgage/ “Rebates of this nature can impact how much you…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “What mortgage owners need to know about the Bank of Canada’s second rate pause”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by BNN Bloomberg: “What mortgage owners need to know about the Bank of Canada’s second rate pause”

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/what-mortgage-owners-need-to-know-about-the-bank-of-canada-s-second-rate-pause-1.1906905 Canada’s central bank elected to hold the overnight rate…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “The First Home Savings Account is finally here. Here’s how it can save you thousands in taxes”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “The First Home Savings Account is finally here. Here’s how it can save you thousands in taxes”

https://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/2023/04/10/the-first-home-savings-account-is-here-is-that-house-finally-within-reach.htmlhttps://torontosun.com/news/real-estate-activity-remains-muted-in-face-of-steep-rate-hikes The new federal plan has some hiccups — it’s…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Burlington Post: ‘Competition between buyers’: House prices rising in Oakville and Burlington as home sales are way up, according to new real estate report

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Burlington Post: ‘Competition between buyers’: House prices rising in Oakville and Burlington as home sales are way up, according to new real estate report

https://www.insidehalton.com/news/competition-between-buyers-house-prices-rising-in-oakville-and-burlington-as-home-sales-are-way/article_82e6c70c-252f-50d3-a6d2-463648dd45ba.html "We are seeing a shift where homebuyers and mortgage…

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Leah Zlatkin Live on CFRA Ottawa “When your mortgage lender wants out”

Leah Zlatkin Live on CFRA Ottawa “When your mortgage lender wants out”

https://www.iheartradio.ca/580-cfra/audio-podcasts/the-morning-leah-zlatkin-interview-when-your-mortgage-lender-wants-out-gta-sees-a-surge-in-forced-sale-listings-1.19396606?mode=Article When your mortgage lender wants out: GTA sees a…

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Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “BoC expected to hold on rising rates”

Leah Zlatkin featured on CP24 “BoC expected to hold on rising rates”

https://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=2641077&binId=1.1127680&playlistPageNum=3 Leah Zlatkin, Mortgage Broker and COO at Mortgage Outlet…

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Rising rates – it’s time to do the math…

Rising rates – it’s time to do the math…

Interest rates have been on a rollercoaster ride over the…

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Tips for buying in a down market

Tips for buying in a down market

In a down market, buyers have the advantage, but it…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “The homeowner horror story: ‘My mortgage is up for renewal.’”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “The homeowner horror story: ‘My mortgage is up for renewal.’”

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/02/03/the-homeowner-horror-story-my-mortgage-is-up-for-renewal.html After eight rate hikes, mortgage angst is spreading among…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “Variable rate mortgage? Get ready to pay another $100+ a month, thanks to the latest rate hike”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Toronto Star: “Variable rate mortgage? Get ready to pay another $100+ a month, thanks to the latest rate hike”

https://www.thestar.com/business/2023/02/02/what-the-latest-rate-hike-means-for-your-mortgage-payment.html The Bank of Canada's latest rate hike continues to…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by Canadian Mortgage Professional Magazine: “Did the Bank of Canada mislead borrowers on low interest rates?”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by Canadian Mortgage Professional Magazine: “Did the Bank of Canada mislead borrowers on low interest rates?”

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/did-the-bank-of-canada-mislead-borrowers-on-low-interest-rates/435105 Leah Zlatkin (pictured below), mortgage broker and chief operating…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: “Mortgage renewals put homeowners in ‘precarious position'”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by the Financial Post: “Mortgage renewals put homeowners in ‘precarious position'”

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/renewals-homeowners-precarious-position Leah Zlatkin, Mortgage Broker and COO at Mortgage Outlet,…

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Leah Zlatkin featured by Mortgage Professional Managize: “Bank of Canada makes first rate hike of 2023”

Leah Zlatkin featured by Mortgage Professional Managize: “Bank of Canada makes first rate hike of 2023”

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/whats-next-for-borrowers-if-the-bank-of-canada-continues-hiking-rates/434010 Leah Zlatkin, Mortgage Broker and COO at Mortgage Outlet,…

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Leah Zlatkin interviewed by Mortgage Professional Magazine: “What’s next for borrowers if the Bank of Canada continues hiking rates?”

Leah Zlatkin interviewed by Mortgage Professional Magazine: “What’s next for borrowers if the Bank of Canada continues hiking rates?”

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/whats-next-for-borrowers-if-the-bank-of-canada-continues-hiking-rates/434010 Clients whose brokers have been watching that volatile market…

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Leah Zlatkin featured by Mortgage Professional Managize: “Bank of Canada makes first rate hike of 2023”

Leah Zlatkin featured by Mortgage Professional Managize: “Bank of Canada makes first rate hike of 2023”

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/bank-of-canada-makes-first-rate-hike-of-2023/434045 Leah Zlatkin, Mortgage Broker and COO at Mortgage Outlet,…

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Leah Zlatkin featured by CP24: “What the Bank of Canada’s latest rate hike means for mortgage holders”

Leah Zlatkin featured by CP24: “What the Bank of Canada’s latest rate hike means for mortgage holders”

https://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=2616269&jwsource=cl "An interest rate hike like this one will typically…

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Elan Weintraub quoted on CTV News: ‘Federal banking regulator keeps key mortgage stress test rate unchanged”

Elan Weintraub quoted on CTV News: ‘Federal banking regulator keeps key mortgage stress test rate unchanged”

https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2584987&jwsource=em Mortgage Outlet director Elan Weintraub discusses Canada's mortgage stress…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Mortgage Defaults Starting To Hit The Market: Broker’’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Mortgage Defaults Starting To Hit The Market: Broker’’

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/mortgage-defaults-housing-market-broker  Leah Zlatkin, Mortgage Broker and COO at Mortgage Outlet,…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted on BNN Bloomberg: ‘What Mortgage Owners Need to Know about the bank of Canada Hike’’

Leah Zlatkin quoted on BNN Bloomberg: ‘What Mortgage Owners Need to Know about the bank of Canada Hike’’

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/what-mortgage-owners-need-to-know-about-the-bank-of-canada-hike-1.1856200 "A trigger rate is reached when a homeowner’s mortgage…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted on BNN Bloomberg: ‘What Mortgage Owners Need to Know about the bank of Canada Hike’

Leah Zlatkin quoted on BNN Bloomberg: ‘What Mortgage Owners Need to Know about the bank of Canada Hike’

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/what-mortgage-owners-need-to-know-about-the-bank-of-canada-hike-1.1856200 "A trigger rate is reached when a homeowner’s mortgage…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘What are brokers looking for from lenders in 2023?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘What are brokers looking for from lenders in 2023?’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/what-are-brokers-looking-for-from-lenders-in-2023/429079 "Transparency from lenders is a critical component of that…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Ask an Expert: Managing Your Mortgage’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Ask an Expert: Managing Your Mortgage’

https://globalnews.ca/video/9308136/ask-an-expert-managing-your-mortgage Mortgage Broker and COO at Mortgage Outlet Leah Zlatkin…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted on BNN Bloomberg: ‘What mortgage brokers are seeing with renewals amid rate hikes’

Leah Zlatkin quoted on BNN Bloomberg: ‘What mortgage brokers are seeing with renewals amid rate hikes’

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/what-mortgage-brokers-are-seeing-with-renewals-amid-rate-hikes-1.1840808 Leah Zlatkin, a mortgage broker working in Toronto and…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘First-Time Buyers Feeling The Squeeze In Rising-Rate Environment’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CMP Magazine: ‘First-Time Buyers Feeling The Squeeze In Rising-Rate Environment’

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/first-time-buyers-feeling-the-squeeze-in-rising-rate-environment/425271 As home prices spiked across Canada’s hottest housing markets…

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Shawn Stillman quoted in The Globe and Mail: ‘Think you can move that stellar mortgage to a new home? The pitfalls of porting’

Shawn Stillman quoted in The Globe and Mail: ‘Think you can move that stellar mortgage to a new home? The pitfalls of porting’

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-low-mortgage-rate-move-refinance/ “People are paralyzed from fear of falling home prices…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted on Storeys: ‘How Climate Change is Affecting Property Insurance, Mortgages, and Buyers’

Leah Zlatkin quoted on Storeys: ‘How Climate Change is Affecting Property Insurance, Mortgages, and Buyers’

https://storeys.com/how-climate-change-effects-property-insurance-mortgages-home-buyers/ Aside from the property insurance delay, mortgages can also…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Pros and Cons of Fixed Vs Variable Mortgage Rates’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Pros and Cons of Fixed Vs Variable Mortgage Rates’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HLX3PR94jQ "For somebody looking at buying a home, you have…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News Atlantic: ‘Borrowing Money Just Got More Expensive in Canada’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News Atlantic: ‘Borrowing Money Just Got More Expensive in Canada’

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/maritimers-react-to-latest-rise-in-key-interest-rate-1.6059283 Leah Zlatkin, a mortgage broker based in Toronto, says…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Real Estate Activity Remains Muted in Face of Steep Rate Hikes’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Real Estate Activity Remains Muted in Face of Steep Rate Hikes’

https://torontosun.com/news/real-estate-activity-remains-muted-in-face-of-steep-rate-hikes “Right now were bracing for a hike,” said Leah…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Star: ‘Bank of Canada to Hike Interest Rates Wednesday by Three Quarters of a Percentage Point, Experts Predict’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Star: ‘Bank of Canada to Hike Interest Rates Wednesday by Three Quarters of a Percentage Point, Experts Predict’

https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/09/06/bank-of-canada-to-hike-interest-rates-by-three-quarters-of-a-percentage-point-experts-predict.html While a smaller, 50-point rise isn’t out of the…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Trouble in ‘Mortgage Land’ as Higher Borrowing Rates Weigh and Refinancings Dry Up’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Trouble in ‘Mortgage Land’ as Higher Borrowing Rates Weigh and Refinancings Dry Up’

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgage-demand-slows-refinancings-dry-up Leah Zlatkin, LowestRates.ca expert and licensed mortgage broker, said…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Vancouver Home Sales Tumble, Calgary’s Slide as Rising Rates and Uncertainty Take Toll’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Vancouver Home Sales Tumble, Calgary’s Slide as Rising Rates and Uncertainty Take Toll’

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/vancouver-home-sales-tumble-calgarys-173852229.html While many in the real estate industry have blamed…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Inflation, High Rates Putting Big Purchases on Hold? How to Budget for Must-Buys’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘Inflation, High Rates Putting Big Purchases on Hold? How to Budget for Must-Buys’

https://globalnews.ca/news/9022666/canadians-inflation-big-purchases-budget-angus-reid/ Despite rising interest rates pushing monthly mortgage payments higher,…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘Missed a Mortgage Payment?  Here are Next Steps You Should Take’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in CTV News: ‘Missed a Mortgage Payment? Here are Next Steps You Should Take’

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/missed-a-mortgage-payment-here-are-next-steps-you-should-take-1.5997077 Missed mortgage payments, otherwise known as mortgage delinquency, isn’t…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Would-be Homebuyers Should Confirm Mortgage Pre-approvals, Says Broker’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘Would-be Homebuyers Should Confirm Mortgage Pre-approvals, Says Broker’

https://torontosun.com/news/would-be-homebuyers-should-confirm-mortgage-pre-approvals-says-broke “If you were qualified several weeks ago, you need…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted on BNN Bloomberg: ‘How the Bank of Canada’s Rate Hike Will Impact Mortgages, Loans and Spending’

Leah Zlatkin quoted on BNN Bloomberg: ‘How the Bank of Canada’s Rate Hike Will Impact Mortgages, Loans and Spending’

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/how-the-bank-of-canada-s-rate-hike-will-impact-mortgages-loans-and-spending-1.1791540 Leah Zlatkin, a licensed mortgage broker with Lowestrates.ca, said…

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Shawn Stillman quoted in The Globe and Mail: ‘Mortgage Rundown: A sinking real estate market requires fast appraisals’

Shawn Stillman quoted in The Globe and Mail: ‘Mortgage Rundown: A sinking real estate market requires fast appraisals’

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-a-sinking-real-estate-market-requires-fast-appraisals/ “Get the appraisal done the day after you buy…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘1 in 4 Homeowners Say Rising Mortgage Rates Could Push them to Sell’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Global News: ‘1 in 4 Homeowners Say Rising Mortgage Rates Could Push them to Sell’

https://globalnews.ca/news/8916105/debt-homeowners-selling-mortgages Leah Zlatkin, a mortgage broker and expert at lowestrates.ca,…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted on the Stress Test Podcast (Globe & Mail): ‘Tempted to Buy a Home with Siblings or Friends?  Here’s What you Need to Know’

Leah Zlatkin quoted on the Stress Test Podcast (Globe & Mail): ‘Tempted to Buy a Home with Siblings or Friends? Here’s What you Need to Know’

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/article-tempted-to-buy-a-home-with-siblings-or-friends-heres-what-you-need-to/ Most people buy homes with their partners or by…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘GTA Home Market Continues to Soften As Rate Hikes Continue’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Sun: ‘GTA Home Market Continues to Soften As Rate Hikes Continue’

https://torontosun.com/news/gta-home-market-continues-to-soften-as-rate-hikes-continue “Canadian homeowners and hopeful buyers are readjusting their monthly…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Star: ‘Economists Forecast Rates Will Jump by Another Half Percentage Point Next Week – Cooling Canada’s Housing Market Even More’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Star: ‘Economists Forecast Rates Will Jump by Another Half Percentage Point Next Week – Cooling Canada’s Housing Market Even More’

https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/05/27/a-real-squeeze-economists-anticipate-higher-interest-rates-coming-next-week.html “While a higher hike may feel like a real…

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Excellence Awardees – April 28, 2022

Excellence Awardees – April 28, 2022

https://canadianmortgageawards.com/winners-excellence-awardees/2022   The MCAN Award for Broker of the Year…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Star: ‘Canadians with mortgages brace for big Bank of Canada rate hike’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Toronto Star: ‘Canadians with mortgages brace for big Bank of Canada rate hike’

https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/04/12/canadians-with-mortgages-brace-for-big-bank-of-canada-rate-hike.html Based on that 2.70 per cent prime rate and…

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This Risky Trend in Pre-Construction Purchases is Raising Red Flags

This Risky Trend in Pre-Construction Purchases is Raising Red Flags

https://www.movesmartly.com/articles/this-risky-trend-in-pre-construction-purchases-is-raising-red-flags?hs_amp=true Shawn Stillman is a mortgage broker at mortgageoutlet.ca, and…

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Top 75 Brokers 2022

Top 75 Brokers 2022

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/best-in-mortgage/top-75-brokers-2022/400482   In spite of predictions to the contrary, COVID-19…

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Fixed or Variable? How to decide as interest rates rise

Fixed or Variable? How to decide as interest rates rise

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-fixed-or-variable-how-to-decide-as-interest-rates-rise Fixed or variable? It’s a perennial question for mortgage…

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Variable Rates in 2022: What’s in Store  Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) TV

Variable Rates in 2022: What’s in Store Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) TV

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/tv/variable-rates-in-2022-whats-in-store/327013 With markets pricing in multiple Bank of Canada rate…

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What Rate Hikes Mean for the Housing Market  Financial Post

What Rate Hikes Mean for the Housing Market Financial Post

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/what-rate-hikes-mean-for-the-housing-market Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker with Lowestrates.ca, talks with the…

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This is What a Rate Hike Will Cost Homeowners The Globe and Mail

This is What a Rate Hike Will Cost Homeowners The Globe and Mail

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-this-is-what-a-rate-hike-will-cost-homeowners Someone with a HELOC balance of $142,000 at an…

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Some Homeowners Spend More Time Planning Vacations than Reviewing Their Mortgage Survey Finds CTV News

Some Homeowners Spend More Time Planning Vacations than Reviewing Their Mortgage Survey Finds CTV News

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/some-homeowners-spend-more-time-planning-vacations-than-reviewing-their-mortgage-survey-finds-1.5748518 Leah Zlatkin is a mortgage broker with LowestRates.ca and…

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Reverse Mortgages Rise in Canada as Stigma Fades

Reverse Mortgages Rise in Canada as Stigma Fades

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/reverse-mortgages-rise-in-canada-as-stigma-fades/ar-AARoIeB Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and Lowestrates.ca expert, talks with Financial Post’s…

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Canada’s Economy took a shocking second-quarter dive.  Where will it go next?

Canada’s Economy took a shocking second-quarter dive. Where will it go next?

as/https://www.thestar.com/business/2021/09/18/canadas-economy-took-a-shocking-second-quarter-dive-where-will-it-go-next.html?rf “The best way to put this is think of…

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Why variable-rate mortgages rule in the pandemic housing market – and maybe afterward, too

Why variable-rate mortgages rule in the pandemic housing market – and maybe afterward, too

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-why-variable-rate-mortgages-rule-in-the-pandemic-housing-market-and/ Mortgage-industry estimates of the percentage of people who break…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Canadians Consider Splitting A Mortgage With Friends.  But it’s Complicated’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in the Financial Post: ‘Canadians Consider Splitting A Mortgage With Friends. But it’s Complicated’

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/canadians-consider-splitting-a-mortgage-with-friends-but-its-complicated Before signing that mortgage agreement with a group of…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted in The Globe and Mail – Liberals’ proposed cut to federal mortgage insurance rates won’t make housing more affordable, experts say

Elan Weintraub Quoted in The Globe and Mail – Liberals’ proposed cut to federal mortgage insurance rates won’t make housing more affordable, experts say

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-liberals-proposed-cut-to-federal-mortgage-insurance-rates-wont-make/ A Liberal Party promise to cut federal mortgage insurance…

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Michelle Farrugia and Shabnam Gill – CMP Rising Stars 2021

Michelle Farrugia and Shabnam Gill – CMP Rising Stars 2021

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/best-in-mortgage/rankings/rising-stars-2021/288849 THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW CMP spotlights 63 up-and-coming young…

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Canadian mortgage debt grew by $18 billion in April, biggest monthly gain ever, StatsCan says

Canadian mortgage debt grew by $18 billion in April, biggest monthly gain ever, StatsCan says

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mortgage-debt-1.6071190 Leah Zlatkin, a housing market expert with Lowestrates.ca and…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Is the housing market slowing down?

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Is the housing market slowing down?

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/news/general/is-the-housing-market-slowing-down/287535 Speaking with Mortgage Broker News, Shawn Stillman (pictured), principal…

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Banks Find Ways Around the New Stress Test – Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HS_HfExU6Q Leah Zlatkin, LowestRates.ca expert and Principal broker at Brite…

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Will the New Mortgage Rules Tame Canada’s Overheated Housing Market

Will the New Mortgage Rules Tame Canada’s Overheated Housing Market

Will the new mortgage rules tame Canada’s overheated housing market?…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Mortgage Broker News, “Stricter Qualification Requirements could provoke more fraud”

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Mortgage Broker News, “Stricter Qualification Requirements could provoke more fraud”

https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/lowestrates-ca-stricter-qualification-requirements-could-provoke-more-fraud-356395.aspx With the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted in Canadian Real Estate Magazine: ‘Expect rise in attempted mortgage fraud: broker’

Leah Zlatkin quoted in Canadian Real Estate Magazine: ‘Expect rise in attempted mortgage fraud: broker’

https://www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca/news/expect-rise-in-attempted-mortgage-fraud-broker-334647.aspx The confluence of exorbitant housing prices and the incoming…

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Shabnam Gill Winner Canadian Mortgage Award – Young Achiever of the Year

Shabnam Gill Winner Canadian Mortgage Award – Young Achiever of the Year

https://canadianmortgageawards.com/winners-finalists/2021#s For 15 years now, the annual Canadian Mortgage Awards…

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Shawn Stillman and Phil Cragg – Top 75 Brokers in Canada

Shawn Stillman and Phil Cragg – Top 75 Brokers in Canada

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/best-in-mortgage/top-75-brokers-2021/309438 In 2020, the mortgage industry was as stunned as…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted in the Globe and Mail – Thinking about buying a second property? Here’s how to finance it

Elan Weintraub Quoted in the Globe and Mail – Thinking about buying a second property? Here’s how to finance it

  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/featured-reports/article-thinking-about-buying-a-second-property-heres-how-to-finance-it/ “The goal is to unlock the equity in…

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For the 5th consecutive year Mortgage Outlet is one of Canada’s top independent brokerages

For the 5th consecutive year Mortgage Outlet is one of Canada’s top independent brokerages

https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/special-reports/top-independent-brokerages-2021-353552.aspx For Elan Weintraub, director and broker at five-time Top…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Number of high-value mortgages spikes in Toronto

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Number of high-value mortgages spikes in Toronto

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/number-of-highvalue-mortgages-spikes-in-toronto-337501.aspx According to Shawn Stillman, principal broker at Mortgage…

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Christelle Mwamba Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – The power of referrals

Christelle Mwamba Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – The power of referrals

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/people/the-power-of-referrals-335791.aspx Christelle Mwamba is a wealth of knowledge. She’s…

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Shawn Stillman: Faith and grit are a broker’s most powerful tools

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/business-growth/shawn-stillman-faith-and-grit-are-a-brokers-most-powerful-tools/287992 The road to success in the mortgage space is…

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Don’t-pay-til-you-die reverse mortgages are booming in Canada as seniors binge on debt

Don’t-pay-til-you-die reverse mortgages are booming in Canada as seniors binge on debt

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/dont-pay-til-you-die-reverse-mortgages-are-booming-in-canada Reverse mortgages are surging in Canada as more older…

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The truth about Ottawa’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive (and you’re probably not going to like it)

The truth about Ottawa’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive (and you’re probably not going to like it)

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-ottawas-first-time-home-buyer-incentive-who-wins-and-who-loses/ It’s an especially good tactic for short-term homeowners to…

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Meet the alternative mortgage lender who’s a last resort for desperate homebuyers bigger banks won’t touch

Meet the alternative mortgage lender who’s a last resort for desperate homebuyers bigger banks won’t touch

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/meet-the-alternative-mortgage-lender-whos-become-a-last-resort-for-desperate-homebuyers-bigger-banks-wont-touch 'We tell the borrowers if you are dishonest to…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Toronto Stories – Million-Dollar Mortgages in Toronto the New Norm Amid Pandemic: Report

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Toronto Stories – Million-Dollar Mortgages in Toronto the New Norm Amid Pandemic: Report

  https://torontostoreys.com/million-dollar-mortgages-toronto-lowestrates/ Shawn Stillman, principal broker at Mortgage Outlet, told…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Tips for rookies from some of Canada’s top brokers

Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Tips for rookies from some of Canada’s top brokers

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/tips-for-rookies-from-some-of-canadas-top-brokers-332612.aspx “Top brokers are having record years,” said Mortgage…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted on Realtor.ca – Everything you need to know about reverse mortgages

Elan Weintraub Quoted on Realtor.ca – Everything you need to know about reverse mortgages

  https://www.realtor.ca/blog/postpage/14024/1361/everything-you-need-to-know-about-reverse-mortgages Now more than ever, Canada’s experienced homeowners are…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Faith and grit are a broker’s most powerful tools

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Faith and grit are a broker’s most powerful tools

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/people/shawn-stillman-faith-and-grit-are-a-brokers-most-powerful-tools-330040.aspx The road to success in the mortgage space…

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Phil Cragg Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – What makes a mortgage professional a top contender

Phil Cragg Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – What makes a mortgage professional a top contender

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/people/phil-cragg-on-what-makes-a-mortgage-professional-a-top-contender-329580.aspx With an established track record of service to…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Financial Post – Some Canadian banks freeze new financing for commercial properties on COVID-19 concerns

Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Financial Post – Some Canadian banks freeze new financing for commercial properties on COVID-19 concerns

  https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/some-canadian-banks-freeze-new-financing-for-commercial-properties-on-covid-19-concerns Some owners who are unable to sell their…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Canadian Mortgage Trends – Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Canadian Mortgage Trends – Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

  https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2020/03/mortgage-rates-rising/ “I think if you’re a bank, you’re scared…

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Leah Zlatkin quoted on WealthProfessional.ca – ‘Bank of Canada drops rates again; Can it spark a housing revival?’

Leah Zlatkin quoted on WealthProfessional.ca – ‘Bank of Canada drops rates again; Can it spark a housing revival?’

https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/bank-of-canada-drops-rates-again-can-it-spark-a-housing-revival/386530 Leah Zlatkin of Mortgage Outlet is skeptical about significant…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on WealthProfessional.ca – Doors open for stronger reverse-mortgage use in Canada

Shawn Stillman Quoted on WealthProfessional.ca – Doors open for stronger reverse-mortgage use in Canada

  https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/doors-open-for-stronger-reverse-mortgage-use-in-canada/324942 The costs of taking on a reverse mortgage…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on BNN Bloomberg – Don’t-pay-til-you-die reverse mortgages are booming in Canada

Shawn Stillman Quoted on BNN Bloomberg – Don’t-pay-til-you-die reverse mortgages are booming in Canada

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/don-t-pay-til-you-die-reverse-mortgages-are-booming-in-canada-1.1316615 Canada’s big five banks have so far shied away…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Globe and Mail – The truth about Ottawa’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive (and you’re probably not going to like it)

Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Globe and Mail – The truth about Ottawa’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive (and you’re probably not going to like it)

  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-ottawas-first-time-home-buyer-incentive-who-wins-and-who-loses/ It’s an especially good tactic for short-term homeowners…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Toronto real estate ripe for laundering money

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Toronto real estate ripe for laundering money

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/toronto-real-estate-ripe-for-laundering-money-255966.aspx In the broker channel, Shawn Stillman, says there…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News –BoC touts long-term mortgages to open MBS market

Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News –BoC touts long-term mortgages to open MBS market

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/boc-touts-longterm-mortgages-to-open-mbs-market-257119.aspx Lenders are chary about propagating the advantages of…

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Top 10 Mortgage Mistakes

Top 10 Mortgage Mistakes

So you need a mortgage.  The bad news is that…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News –  TREB joins chorus demanding B-20 repeal

Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – TREB joins chorus demanding B-20 repeal

  https://www.mpamag.com/ca/news/general/treb-joins-chorus-demanding-b-20-repeal/284841 “The most important thing to consider with the…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted on Livabl – Where are Canadian mortgage rates headed in 2019? Experts weigh in

Elan Weintraub Quoted on Livabl – Where are Canadian mortgage rates headed in 2019? Experts weigh in

  https://www.livabl.com/2019/01/canadian-mortgage-rates-2019-experts.html While that may still be a majority consensus…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Unique partnership expedites turnaround times

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Unique partnership expedites turnaround times

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/alternative-lending/unique-partnership-expedites-turnaround-times-251338.aspx Ultimately, forging indomitable relationships with up-and-coming as well…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Globe and Mail – A quiet rule change will make it tougher for Canadians with a HELOC to get a second mortgage

Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Globe and Mail – A quiet rule change will make it tougher for Canadians with a HELOC to get a second mortgage

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-a-quiet-rule-change-will-make-it-tougher-for-canadians-with-a-heloc-to/ Lenders often try to approve borrowers for the maximum…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News -Toronto has rebounded

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News -Toronto has rebounded

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/toronto-has-rebounded-247704.aspx “The condo market is still on fire—it never…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Honesty is the best policy for lenders

Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Honesty is the best policy for lenders

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/honesty-is-the-best-policy-for-lenders-243747.aspx Mortgage Outlet won Best Newcomer Mortgage Brokerage at…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Federal Conservatives decry B-20, push for study to examine effects

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Federal Conservatives decry B-20, push for study to examine effects

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/federal-conservatives-decry-b20-push-for-study-to-examine-effects-243748.aspx Mortgage Outlet’s Principal Broker Shawn Stillman doesn’t believe…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Financial Post – Meet the alternative mortgage lender who’s a last resort for desperate homebuyers bigger banks won’t touch

Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Financial Post – Meet the alternative mortgage lender who’s a last resort for desperate homebuyers bigger banks won’t touch

  https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/meet-the-alternative-mortgage-lender-whos-become-a-last-resort-for-desperate-homebuyers-bigger-banks-wont-touch There’s no question Firm Capital would be considered…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News -Some semblance of solace for domestic buyers?

Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News -Some semblance of solace for domestic buyers?

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/broker-networks/some-semblance-of-solace-for-domestic-buyers-237926.aspx As of this month, the charter bank discontinued…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Borrowers finally coming out of woodwork

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Borrowers finally coming out of woodwork

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/broker-networks/borrowers-finally-coming-out-of-woodwork-237002.aspx According to Mortgageoutlet.ca Principal Broker Shawn Stillman, buyers…

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Mortgage Pre-approvals Should Be Illegal In Canada

Mortgage Pre-approvals Should Be Illegal In Canada

Lately, I’ve been getting panic calls from real estate buyers…

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Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Getting one step ahead

Elan Weintraub Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Getting one step ahead

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/alternative-lending/getting-one-step-ahead-235418.aspx Mortgageoutlet.ca, one of the largest brokerages in Canada,…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Financial Post – Canada’s housing risks haven’t gone away — they’ve just moved to the shadows

Shawn Stillman Quoted on The Financial Post – Canada’s housing risks haven’t gone away — they’ve just moved to the shadows

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/risk-shifts-to-shadows-in-canadas-whac-a-mole-housing-market Despite the expectation that MICs will see more business,…

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Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Toronto brokers react to latest sales stats

Shawn Stillman Quoted on Mortgage Broker News – Toronto brokers react to latest sales stats

  https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/toronto-brokers-react-to-latest-sales-stats-226408.aspx “I think there’s no reason to panic. I…

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