Monthly Spotlight: Alt-A Lending

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: Alt-A Lending

Each month, CMP is producing a series of articles on a big theme impacting mortgage professionals and the market. In April, our writers are focusing on the rise of alternative lending and alt-A mortgage solutions. All content can be found here. 

Near-prime surge: Why more borrowers are turning to alternative lenders
Lending executive on the rise of the alt space – and what mortgage brokers need to know about the sector

Celebrate industry standouts in Brokers on Lenders 2026
Highlight the lenders who provide exceptional service and support

OSFI flags nonbank lending risk, warns of potential destabilizing on other lenders
Regulator highlights rising concerns in annual report

Fixed vs variable mortgages: How are Canadians choosing as economic uncertainty soars?
Whipsawing bond yields and an unclear path ahead for the Bank of Canada have complicated the picture for Canadian borrowers

Around a million Canadians still set for higher rates at renewal
While plenty of borrowers have already seen their payments rise, there's still a huge number preparing for the increase, according to a new analysis