Every month, Canadian Mortgage Professional produces a series of articles on a theme affecting mortgage professionals across the country. All coverage through the month can be found here
May: MIC/Private Lending
Shelter Lending acquires Accepted Financial in western Canada alt-lending push
Kelowna-based alternative mortgage lender adds experienced managing director as it eyes national expansion
MIC consolidation is coming. Could smaller players feel it most?
CEO says rising regulation and economic headwinds will have a big impact on Canada's private lending sector
Canada's MIC sector is expanding – and disciplined lending will define its next chapter
Economic uncertainty and rising renewals are pushing private lenders toward tighter underwriting and product innovation
Keeping clients on track: three renewal scenarios brokers can master
How Neighbourhood Holdings helps brokers plan ahead and secure smooth client transitions
Far fewer Canadians now concerned about defaulting on mortgages: CMHC
Those worries among Canadian mortgage consumers dropped in 2026, but a third of renewers are still absorbing steep monthly payment increases
