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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'I don't see it getting any better': Condo crash puts appraisers to the test

As condo prices tumble in Canada's biggest cities, appraisers face steep challenges judging what homes are really worth

'I don't see it getting any better': Condo crash puts appraisers to the test

The good – and bad – news facing Vancouver's housing market

Sales are increasing slightly, but prospects for the rest of the year are mixed. What's in store for the city?

The good – and bad – news facing Vancouver's housing market

Canadian banking giants aren’t panicking about the mortgage market

The Big Six's Q3 results indicate a generally healthy borrower base and client profiles – and a sharp further market downturn appears unlikely

Canadian banking giants aren’t panicking about the mortgage market

Home prices slide again in Toronto as condo slump continues

Listings are still soaring across the city – and the condo market outlook is getting even worse

Home prices slide again in Toronto as condo slump continues

The ‘new set of realities’ facing private lenders, borrowers amid a market downturn

Were borrowers prolonging the inevitable reality as they financed lifestyles and rising living costs?

The ‘new set of realities’ facing private lenders, borrowers amid a market downturn

Prices show no signs of stabilizing in Toronto's condo market meltdown

Buyers hold off on entering a toxic market with prices likely to plunge further

Prices show no signs of stabilizing in Toronto's condo market meltdown

Canada's Big Six now more optimistic, but still cautious, on economic outlook

Declining PCLs in the banking giants' financial results suggest an improving mood – but there could still be storm clouds ahead

Canada's Big Six now more optimistic, but still cautious, on economic outlook

Chances of September BoC rate cut rise after economy weakens in Q2

Markets signal a rate reduction is now more likely as tariffs continue weighing down the economy

Chances of September BoC rate cut rise after economy weakens in Q2

Big changes needed to fix Canada's housing crisis, says CEO

A new report has shed light on a worsening outlook for homebuilding

Big changes needed to fix Canada's housing crisis, says CEO

Canada's alt-lending space continues to evolve through an eventful year

New trends are emerging in the alternative and private markets amid a tumultuous market

Canada's alt-lending space continues to evolve through an eventful year