Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is managing 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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What Iran turmoil and the latest BoC decision mean for Canada’s housing market

Geopolitical chaos spills over into potential higher costs, inflation and economic fears, and rate-hike worries for borrowers

What Iran turmoil and the latest BoC decision mean for Canada’s housing market

With FOMO gone, Canada’s housing market adapts to a new reality

An investor exodus means a more normalized market is in store for the years ahead, according to a veteran broker

With FOMO gone, Canada’s housing market adapts to a new reality

BoC rate hikes still unlikely despite market speculation, says BMO’s Porter

Governor Macklem left the door open for hikes in his Wednesday press conference, but a top economist says a prolonged hold is more likely

BoC rate hikes still unlikely despite market speculation, says BMO’s Porter

Bank of Canada reveals much-awaited rate decision as geopolitical chaos continues

Central bank announces second decision of the year amid oil price turmoil and growing economic unease

Bank of Canada reveals much-awaited rate decision as geopolitical chaos continues

Home prices are still slumping across major Canadian housing markets

Latest stats show prices aren’t bouncing back – and that’s keeping sellers and buyers on the fence

Home prices are still slumping across major Canadian housing markets

Toronto condo pain to persist past 2026 – but some long-term investors are staying the course

With prices sliding, rents softening and some buyers forced to walk away, one leading broker says long term players still see Toronto condos as a solid investment

Toronto condo pain to persist past 2026 – but some long-term investors are staying the course

Monthly Spotlight: Mortgage Affordability

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

Monthly Spotlight: Mortgage Affordability

‘Clamping down and cleaning up’: Veteran broker welcomes FSRA’s tougher stance on bad actors

And more agents could be headed for the exits as March 31 renewal deadline looms

‘Clamping down and cleaning up’: Veteran broker welcomes FSRA’s tougher stance on bad actors

What will it take to get hesitant homebuyers off the sidelines?

Economic uncertainty is spilling into 2026 and keeping plenty of would-be buyers out of the market

What will it take to get hesitant homebuyers off the sidelines?

Iran chaos hangs over Canada’s housing outlook as spring market looms

As global economic uncertainty grows, will buyers stay on the sidelines?

Iran chaos hangs over Canada’s housing outlook as spring market looms