Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is North America news editor at Mortgage Professional America and Canadian Mortgage Professional, where he reports on the US and Canadian mortgage and housing markets. Fergal joined the company in 2021, and previously worked as a reporter for a B2B industry publication in Toronto and in various freelance roles. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Journalism.

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'The gold beneath your feet': Mortgage brokers' big opportunity in 2025

The purchase market may be slow, but a leading mortgage executive sees a strong way for brokers to carve out growth for the rest of the year

'The gold beneath your feet': Mortgage brokers' big opportunity in 2025

Brokers vs. banks: Who’s winning the war for business?

An ultracompetitive market has emerged in 2025 as brokers and banks battle for purchase and renewal clients

Brokers vs. banks: Who’s winning the war for business?

Macklem in no mood to discuss rate cuts yet as inflation fears linger

Central bank governor flags price pressures, says more time needed to assess how tariffs will impact economy

Macklem in no mood to discuss rate cuts yet as inflation fears linger

Toronto condo crisis: Why a full-blown meltdown looks unlikely for now

The city's condo sector is in the midst of a sharp correction - but don't expect the bottom to fall out of the market anytime soon

Toronto condo crisis: Why a full-blown meltdown looks unlikely for now

Mortgage borrowers betting on variable rates amid uncertain economic outlook

As signs point to more Bank of Canada rate cuts ahead, buyers are turning their back on fixed rates

Mortgage borrowers betting on variable rates amid uncertain economic outlook

Canada's housing market heats up in May

Sales posted their first month-over-month increase since late 2024

Canada's housing market heats up in May

Stormy economy could lead to higher strain in Canada's mortgage market

CMHC isn't sounding the alarm on the mortgage outlook, but its deputy chief economist flagged some 'warning signs' as Trump's tariff chaos continues

Stormy economy could lead to higher strain in Canada's mortgage market

Ontario principal brokers – here’s what FSRA wants you to know about your responsibilities

When it comes to agent conduct and compliance, the buck stops with principal brokers

Ontario principal brokers – here’s what FSRA wants you to know about your responsibilities

Mortgage lenders well equipped to withstand current economic chaos, says CMHC

While the economy remains the biggest source of risk, there's no sign of a crisis for the mortgage market

Mortgage lenders well equipped to withstand current economic chaos, says CMHC

Canada mortgage market faces uncertain rate outlook

The economy has been on a wild ride – and that unpredictability has spilled over into mortgage rates. Will the next six months see a change?

Canada mortgage market faces uncertain rate outlook