Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar

Canadian Mortgage Professional

Rod Bolivar

freelance news writer

18 years experience25,084 Total views on Canadian Mortgage Professional in 2025

Rod's specialty topics

mortgage lending housing market interest rates

Rod Bolivar is a journalist and communications professional writing across insurance, mortgage, employee benefits, and workplace safety. His bylines appear in Key Media titles such as Insurance Business, Benefits and Pensions Monitor, Mortgage Professional, and Wealth Professional.

He brings more than 18 years of experience across broadcast journalism, public relations, and institutional communications. His broadcast career spans television, radio, and digital platforms.

Rod holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a master's degree in government management. He also completed a Certificate in Strategic Marketing for Competitive Advantage from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“I aim to provide balanced, insightful coverage that explains how market shifts, regulation, and industry innovation affect mortgage professionals and the clients they serve”

Awards and recognition

Also published by

ABS-CBN · Wealth Professional · Insurance Business · Mortgage Professional

Featured content from Rod

Big Canada home price spikes could be imminent unless supply improves: report Canada mortgage market faces uncertain rate outlook Canadians confront complex affordability picture in a turbulent market

Previous experience

  • ABS-CBN Corporation (Philippines) — news correspondent, broadcast journalist
  • Mindanao Development Authority (Philippines) — public relations writer

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Siliman University (Philippines)
  • Certificate in Strategic Marketing for Competitive Advantage, The Wharton School (Institute of Executive Education – Online), University of Pennsylvania, USA

Read the latest stories by Rod

Most market watchers see the BoC's next move as a hike

Central bank expected to hold rates steady for a while before raising again in 2027

Most market watchers see the BoC's next move as a hike

RFA’s REIT acquisition moves a step closer

A meeting is scheduled to take place in December on a transaction that would create a new entity

RFA’s REIT acquisition moves a step closer

Stricter lending standards push self-employed borrowers to home-equity options

A growing number of Canadians are now business-for-self borrowers

Stricter lending standards push self-employed borrowers to home-equity options

Balance could be returning to Canada's housing and construction sectors despite recent headwinds

Report highlights positive trends in inflation and interest rates

Balance could be returning to Canada's housing and construction sectors despite recent headwinds

Here's what economists say about rate cut chances after latest inflation surprise

Markets brace for the Bank of Canada's next move amid rising uncertainty

Here's what economists say about rate cut chances after latest inflation surprise

Toronto and Vancouver lead Canada's housing affordability gains in September

Lower prices lift buying power for Canadians

Toronto and Vancouver lead Canada's housing affordability gains in September

Central bank governor fires grim warning, sounds ‘alarm bells’ on possible financial crash

Could private credit be the 'canary in the coalmine' bringing about a global lending meltdown?

Central bank governor fires grim warning, sounds ‘alarm bells’ on possible financial crash

Is a Canada-US trade deal inching closer?

Talks continue in Malaysia and South Korea amid tariff turmoil

Is a Canada-US trade deal inching closer?

MCAN reveals Q2 financials

Lender announces latest earnings amid bumpy economy, mortgage market

MCAN reveals Q2 financials

Big Canada home price spikes could be imminent unless supply improves: report

Toronto and Vancouver will lead the way in home price appreciation if starts remain sluggish

Big Canada home price spikes could be imminent unless supply improves: report