Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is managing editor at Canadian Mortgage Professional, Mortgage Professional America, and Mortgage Introducer, where he leads coverage of the Canadian, US, and UK mortgage and housing markets. With more than a decade of professional journalism experience, Fergal has reported on interest rate cycles, regulatory shifts, market trends, and housing affordability challenges across North America and the United Kingdom.

Since joining the company in 2021, he has interviewed hundreds of senior industry figures — including lenders, brokers, economists, and policymakers — and his work has been cited as a trusted source of insight across the mortgage sector. Prior to his current role, Fergal worked as a reporter for a B2B trade publication in Toronto. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Journalism.

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How a Canadian Mortgage Awards win raises the bar for brokers

Young Achiever winner Akshay Gupta on how a CMA win validates work and builds client trust

How a Canadian Mortgage Awards win raises the bar for brokers

Are young Torontonians abandoning the dream of homeownership?

Shifting values and eye-watering monthly costs mean a starter-home purchase no longer makes sense for many buyers

Are young Torontonians abandoning the dream of homeownership?

Nesto targets underwriting transformation with new funding round

Could the Montreal-based fintech’s $302m Series E signal a new phase for Canada's mortgage technology sector?

Nesto targets underwriting transformation with new funding round

The Women in Mortgage Summit is back this September

A full day of professional development is designed specifically for women leading in mortgage and finance

The Women in Mortgage Summit is back this September

What would it take for the Bank of Canada to move interest rates?

BMO economist Sal Guatieri outlines the conditions that could push the central bank toward a hike or cut

What would it take for the Bank of Canada to move interest rates?

GTA appraisal values locking homeowners out of refinance market

Declining property values are stranding borrowers with their current lenders

GTA appraisal values locking homeowners out of refinance market

Steady rates an opportunity, not an obstacle, says Haventree Bank CEO

Executive on why steady rates can be a plus for the market

Steady rates an opportunity, not an obstacle, says Haventree Bank CEO

BC’s real estate market is still struggling to gather pace

Latest figures suggest affordability challenges are continuing to keep homebuyers sidelined

BC’s real estate market is still struggling to gather pace

What the BoC rate hold means for Canada’s housing market

Rates unlikely to see significant movement in the months ahead as central bank stays in wait-and-see mode

What the BoC rate hold means for Canada’s housing market

Bank of Canada announces latest interest rate decision

Central bank makes fifth rate announcement of 2026 as uncertainty over inflation and economic outlook continues

Bank of Canada announces latest interest rate decision