Mortgage Trends, Real Estate Insights, and Market Developments
Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast
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Sandy MacKaySteve Hamoen

Mortgage Trends, Real Estate Insights, and Market Developments

E422 • Sep 5, 2025 • 16 mins

In this episode, we start with an introduction by Sandy MacKay, followed by a sponsor message from Real Approved Inc. We explore recent financial market developments, focusing on interest rate outlooks and Canadian job numbers. The discussion shifts to bond yields, their implications on mortgage rates, and an analysis of the labor market. We examine current mortgage rate trends and provide insights into the real estate market. The episode also delves into challenges and opportunities within the condo market. We cover the acquisition news of Alta West Mortgage Capital Corporation. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a final sponsor message from Real Approved Inc.

Key Points

  • The odds of the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates this month have soared to 90% following a weaker-than-expected jobs report, significantly impacting the financial markets.
  • The Greater Toronto real estate market is experiencing a record high in inventory and significant price drops, raising questions about the market's future direction.
  • Alta West Mortgage Capital Corporation's acquisition of Premiere Home Mortgage aims to broaden product offerings and streamline operations in the alternative lending sector.
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