Episode 147: Rising Mortgage Rates, Ontario Housing Targets, and AI in the Mortgage Industry

Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast

In this episode, we begin with an introduction and sponsor mention, followed by a discussion on the impact of rising mortgage rates on housing affordability in Canada. We explore Ontario's housing target and the government incentives designed to meet it. The episode addresses construction costs and potential solutions for Ontario's housing crisis. We then provide a forecast for the Canadian housing market in 2025. The role of AI in the mortgage industry is examined, alongside compliance concerns. We also discuss recent FSRA enforcement actions and emphasize the importance of industry compliance. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a sponsor mention. (0:00) Introduction and sponsor mention (0:40) Rising mortgage rates and housing affordability in Canada (3:28) Ontario's housing target and government incentives (6:11) Construction costs and solutions for Ontario's housing crisis (8:06) Canadian housing market forecast for 2025 (11:37) The role of AI in the mortgage industry and compliance concerns (14:10) FSRA enforcement action and the importance of industry compliance (15:39) Closing remarks and sponsor mention