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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The mortgage industry mourns Christine Buemann

Tributes flood in for popular broker-owner, who has passed away peacefully

The mortgage industry mourns Christine Buemann

Regulators getting it right on mortgage rules: Ontario broker

Current arrangements ‘protect consumers while still allowing brokers to do their jobs efficiently’

Regulators getting it right on mortgage rules: Ontario broker

What Trump’s Fed pick means for Canada

The president wants to see big US rate cuts. Could that complicate the BoC’s approach?

What Trump’s Fed pick means for Canada

Why mortgage renewals in 2026 might not be the crisis once feared

A series of rate cuts by the BoC over the past 18 months have brightened the picture for many borrowers

Why mortgage renewals in 2026 might not be the crisis once feared

Where Canada’s commercial market could flourish – and struggle – in 2026

Sector unlikely to see a uniform recovery across all asset classes in the months ahead

Where Canada’s commercial market could flourish – and struggle – in 2026

Monthly Spotlight: Commercial Mortgages

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: Commercial Mortgages

BMO's Porter sees slight 'silver lining' for Canada's housing market after latest BoC hold

Chief economist says buyers will likely benefit from rate stability, even if a market boom isn’t ahead

BMO's Porter sees slight 'silver lining' for Canada's housing market after latest BoC hold

Bank of Canada announces first rate decision of 2026

Central bank kicks off the year with a hotly anticipated announcement

Bank of Canada announces first rate decision of 2026

BoC preview: January decision unlikely to stir a housing market revival

Central bank doesn’t seem in the mood to cut rates anytime soon

BoC preview: January decision unlikely to stir a housing market revival

Crisis after crisis hits Toronto condo market as sales slump to multi-decade low

The condo meltdown in the city is showing no sign of ending

Crisis after crisis hits Toronto condo market as sales slump to multi-decade low