Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Shock: What It Means for Canada, Ontario Real Estate & Private Lending in 2026 The Court’s 6–3 decision blocked tariffs previously introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) , stating that while the president can regulate importation, that authority... Home Equity Market Watch Real Estate
Toronto’s Unemployment Rate Stays Elevated — What It Means for Homeowners, Buyers & Investors in 2026 After peaking near 8.9% in late 2025 , the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area has seen unemployment ease to 7.9% . On the surface, that sounds encouraging. But zoom out — and the structural issue become... Lendworth Market Watch Real Estate
GTA REALTORS Release January 2026 Market Stats: What Falling Prices Mean for Buyers and Sellers According to January 2026 data from GTA REALTORS® , home sales and prices continued to cool year‑over‑year, while inventory trends suggest the market is gradually rebalancing. Here’s what you need to ... Lendworth Market Watch
Private Mortgage Lending Is Expanding Across Niagara & Hamilton — And Homeowners Are Taking Advantage Those searches are exploding in 2026 — and for good reason. As banks tighten guidelines and deals stall, Lendworth is actively expanding its lending parameters across Niagara, Hamilton, and surroundin... Home Equity Lendworth Market Watch Real Estate
Selling Isn’t Your Only Option: Equity Solutions for GTA Homeowners In 2026, thousands of GTA homeowners are being told the same thing: “You should probably sell.” Behind on payments. Facing renewal shock. CRA arrears. Divorce. Rising debt. A bank that stopped returni... Economy Lendworth Market Watch
GTA Housing Market 2025: Prices Down, Inventory Up — Why Smart Buyers Are Quietly Re-Entering the Market According to newly released data from Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) , home sales declined year-over-year as economic uncertainty kept many buyers on the sidelines. But beneath the headlin... Lendworth Market Watch
Debt Consolidation in 2026: Why More Canadians Are Choosing Equity Over Credit Cards Credit cards are maxed. Lines of credit are shrinking. Minimum payments keep rising. And quietly, more homeowners are making a strategic shift: they’re consolidating debt using home equity instead of ... Home Equity Lendworth Market Watch
Five Mortgage Predictions for 2026: What Canadian Borrowers Need to Prepare for Now At Lendworth, we spend every day watching capital flows, lender behaviour, and borrower risk. Here are five clear predictions mortgage shoppers should understand before making any decisions in 2026. 1... Lendworth Market Watch
A Heartfelt Christmas Message from All of Us at Lendworth To our family, friends, borrowers, investors, partners, and community — thank you. ❤️ Gratitude That Goes Beyond Business This year has reminded us that real success isn’t measured only in numbers, de... Home Equity Lendworth Market Watch Real Estate
Why More Canadians Are Leaving for a Warmer Winter — and How to Make the Move More Canadians than ever are asking: Should I buy a home in the U.S.? Can I use my Ontario home equity to move south? How do I finance a Florida property as a Canadian? The good news? You have options... Lendworth Market Watch Mortgage News
Canada’s GDP Contracts Again — Why Markets, Homeowners, and Borrowers Are On Alert Canada’s month-on-month GDP declined by 0.3% , reversing from 0.2% growth the prior month . That’s a 0.5-percentage-point swing into negative territory , confirming what many homeowners, investors, an... Home Equity Lendworth Market Watch
Canadian Home Sales Are Holding Steady Heading into 2026 — Here’s What That Means for Homeowners According to the latest CREA Monthly Housing Market Report , national home sales dipped just 0.6% month-over-month in November 2025 , remaining well above spring lows and largely unchanged since mid-s... Lendworth Market Watch Real Estate