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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BoC still playing waiting game despite surprisingly weak July jobs report

The Canadian economy shed the most jobs month over month for over three years, but economists say the central bank won't be rushed into a cut

BoC still playing waiting game despite surprisingly weak July jobs report

Signs of life are appearing in Canada's housing market

Even as tariff tensions continue, major markets saw encouraging signs in July

Signs of life are appearing in Canada's housing market

Brokers, lenders still carving out alt-lending opportunity in a tough market

Homebuying hasn't spiked over the summer, but plenty of borrowers still need financing

Brokers, lenders still carving out alt-lending opportunity in a tough market

Toronto's housing market bounces back in July

TRREB chief: 'It's clear that a growing number of households are finding affordable options for homeownership'

Toronto's housing market bounces back in July

Revealed: the mortgage industry's Women of Influence 2025

Find out which leading executives made the cut this year

Revealed: the mortgage industry's Women of Influence 2025

What's in store for Canadian mortgage rates?

The Bank of Canada faces some big decisions in the months ahead – and a dip in bond yields is pressuring fixed rates

What's in store for Canadian mortgage rates?

Bank of Canada reveals latest rate decision as tariff turmoil rages on

The central bank faced a tough call amid rising inflation and continuing trade chaos

Bank of Canada reveals latest rate decision as tariff turmoil rages on

Lumber market chaos continues to cloud Canada's homebuilding outlook

Tariff threats are throwing the market into turmoil and weighing against construction industry confidence

Lumber market chaos continues to cloud Canada's homebuilding outlook

Mortgage rates could stay higher for longer as BoC decision nears

Bond yields are climbing and the central bank is set to stay on hold. Should the mortgage market get used to higher rates?

Mortgage rates could stay higher for longer as BoC decision nears

Brookfield, Birch Hill strike huge deal to purchase First National

The companies have inked an agreement to buy the mortgage giant

Brookfield, Birch Hill strike huge deal to purchase First National