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.

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Mortgage agent standards are falling way short in Ontario, say top brokers

'To see the fraud that I’m seeing out there in this industry right now and the lack of education with a lot of agents in there… it's very disheartening'

Mortgage agent standards are falling way short in Ontario, say top brokers

BoC cut now looks more likely as tariffs hit Canadian jobs

Unemployment jumped in April, strengthening the case for a June rate reduction

BoC cut now looks more likely as tariffs hit Canadian jobs

Some Canadian homebuyers have best purchasing opportunity in decades

A cooler market and falling interest rates are unlocking doors that had long been shut in housing, a senior BMO economist said

Some Canadian homebuyers have best purchasing opportunity in decades

Canada's housing market is cooling rapidly – but don't expect a meltdown

Fall in prices and slower activity could present a solid buying window

Canada's housing market is cooling rapidly – but don't expect a meltdown

Is the Canadian office market nightmare nearing an end?

Empty office space is filling up – but challenges remain for plenty of office types

Is the Canadian office market nightmare nearing an end?

Toronto home sales nosedive as new listings surge and prices slide

Buyers are flocking to the sidelines – and every type of property is taking a hit

Toronto home sales nosedive as new listings surge and prices slide

Canadian Mortgage Awards 2025: All the winner reaction from a huge night in Toronto

The stars of the mortgage industry were in attendance for another barnstorming CMAs

Canadian Mortgage Awards 2025: All the winner reaction from a huge night in Toronto

Canada election exposes deep generational divide on housing

Affordability, cost-of-living and housing much more important voting factors for younger Canadians than Trump

Canada election exposes deep generational divide on housing

Canadian Mortgage Awards 2025: The winners are in

Find out who came away with the top prizes at CMP's star-studded Toronto ceremony

Canadian Mortgage Awards 2025: The winners are in

Carney prepares to tackle housing crisis amid huge challenges

Accelerating the pace of homebuilding, addressing affordability issues, and handling Trump are just some of what mortgage brokers see as the new PM’s biggest tasks

Carney prepares to tackle housing crisis amid huge challenges