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.

LinkedIn

 

Trump ‘terminating all discussions on trade’ with Canada

President says US will announce Canada tariff within seven days, marking unexpected trade war escalation

Trump ‘terminating all discussions on trade’ with Canada

Canada's economy softens further – but BoC still faces big dilemma on rate cuts

Could troublesome inflation convince the central bank against a cut?

Canada's economy softens further – but BoC still faces big dilemma on rate cuts

Mortgage brokers front and centre as turbulent market continues

CMBA-ON's new president on where brokers should be focusing during a stormy economy

Mortgage brokers front and centre as turbulent market continues

Toronto condo sellers slashing prices as listings pileup continues

Slumping sales and prices are adding to the woes of GTA condo owners hoping to sell their property

Toronto condo sellers slashing prices as listings pileup continues

Here’s where buyers and brokers are finding opportunity in the current mortgage market

Tariffs may be casting a cloud over the Canadian economy and housing market outlook, but there are still ways for brokers to uncover business

Here’s where buyers and brokers are finding opportunity in the current mortgage market

BoC to look for stronger signals before cutting rates as inflation holds steady

Economists weigh in on whether a summer rate cut could be on the table after latest inflation figures

BoC to look for stronger signals before cutting rates as inflation holds steady

The mortgage industry mourns Andrew Moor

Equitable Bank has announced the passing of its chief executive officer at 65

The mortgage industry mourns Andrew Moor

Toronto’s condo crisis raises alarm for Vancouver’s slowing housing market

The condo outlook is also darkening in Vancouver, but the city looks likely to be spared the alarming slowdown that's taken hold in Toronto

Toronto’s condo crisis raises alarm for Vancouver’s slowing housing market

Private lending in the spotlight as FSRA focus on sector continues

As the sector's growth continues, regulatory attention is intensifying

Private lending in the spotlight as FSRA focus on sector continues

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

The homebuying 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