Ontario’s HPA: What the New NOSI Rules Mean for Mortgage Brokers and Lenders

March 31, 2026

Ontario’s Homeowner Protection Act (HPA) took effect on June 6, 2024. It changes how certain notices can appear on a home’s title and removes a common source of last-minute surprises in mortgage deals. If you...

Strong Borders Act AML reforms — what mortgage lenders and brokers in Canada need to know

March 31, 2026

Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) rules just got sharper teeth—and mortgage lenders and brokers are squarely in the spotlight. Over the past two years, the federal government has moved from signalling major AML reform to enacting...

Ontario HST New Home Rebate (Proposed) — What Lenders and Brokers Need to Know (as of March 25, 2026)

March 30, 2026

In a move aimed at improving housing affordability, the Ontario government announced on March 25, 2026 a proposed enhanced HST rebate on eligible new homes. If implemented, this program can materially reduce a borrower’s...

Big White “Seller Impersonation” Fraud: Why Real Estate Needs Expert KYC Screening

March 29, 2026

Kirby v. Turner, 2026 BCSC 510 (Supreme Court of British Columbia) A B.C. Supreme Court case out of Kelowna shows how easily a real estate transaction can be hijacked when identity verification is treated as...

The “Trust Account Halo” Can Backfire: Private Lending Lessons from Law Society of BC v. Soon

March 26, 2026

Private mortgage deals often move fast, rely on relationships, and lean on professionals to make transactions feel safe. A recent Law Society of British Columbia discipline decision is a reminder that comfort and credibility are...

Mortgage Suitability Case Note: “Gift-as-Loan” Structuring, High-Cost Second Mortgages, and Missing Brokerage Oversight (Ontario FSRA Settlement)

March 26, 2026

What this case is about Ontario’s regulator (FSRA) settled an enforcement matter involving a licensed mortgage broker, his supervised agent, and a related lending company used to advance funds. The file raises classic mortgage suitability...

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Ontario’s HPA: What the New NOSI Rules Mean for Mortgage Brokers and Lenders

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Ontario HST New Home Rebate (Proposed) — What Lenders and Brokers Need to Know (as of March 25, 2026)

Big White “Seller Impersonation” Fraud: Why Real Estate Needs Expert KYC Screening

The “Trust Account Halo” Can Backfire: Private Lending Lessons from Law Society of BC v. Soon

Mortgage Suitability Case Note: “Gift-as-Loan” Structuring, High-Cost Second Mortgages, and Missing Brokerage Oversight (Ontario FSRA Settlement)

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