Your professional, provincial association of mortgage brokers and industry partners in BC.

Welcome to CMBA-BC!

Since 1990, the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association – British Columbia (CMBA-BC) has been working on your behalf to support and enhance professionalism and ethical standards within the mortgage industry.

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Be part of a strong, respected provincial industry association advising and advocating for the mortgage broker community in B.C. Gain access to exclusive member resources and discounts on programs and partner solutions.

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Our unique events and education offerings are tailored to support your continued growth. Keep abreast of market trends and regulatory changes. Network with the industry’s most influential leaders.

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NEWS, ALERTS AND ADVOCACY

Response to Bill 14 – Amendments to Residential Tenancy Act
CMBA-BC is actively addressing member concerns about the recent amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act. We have met with ministry representatives to discuss these issues and released a joint press release with the BC Real Estate Association to propose alternative solutions.
Read Bulletin here – July 30, 2024
Read CMBA-BC and BCREA Joint Press Release here
Read Initial Bulletin here – July 10, 2024

New Program: First Home Savings Account
To assist first-time home buyers, the federal government brought into existence (as of April 1, 2023) the First Time Home Savings Account (FHSA).
Read the bulletin here

New Responsibility for Mortgage Brokers re Non-Canadian Clients
CMBA-BC has reviewed regulations and summarized key areas of interest to mortgage brokers. Released: December 23, 2022
Read the analysis here

BCFSA – HomeBuyer Rescission Period(HBRP) Information
CMBA-BC has gathered key information on the HBRP for our members and the broader community. Released: November 10th, 2022.

Read key updates here

Cullen Report – Points of Interest for Mortgage Brokers
CMBA-BC has analyzed the Cullen Commission’s Report, and made references to any recommendations which may impact mortgage brokers. Summary released: June 20, 2022
Read the analysis here

BCFSA Cooling-Off Period Consultation
CMBA-BC has prepared a submission on ‘cooling-off periods’ and other real estate consumer protection measures which was submitted earlier this year.
Read the submission here

Archives
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EDUCATION & EVENTS

FINTRAC Compliance

Get ready to comply with FINTRAC’s newly applicable regulatory requirements concerning anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.

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Benjamin Tal’s Market Update

Don’t miss your chance to learn from our distinguished speaker, Benjamin Tal, Managing Director, and Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC Capital Markets Inc.

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Grow & Connect: Victoria

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Olympic View Golf Course

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CMBA-BC Webinars On-Demand

Learn from experts covering a variety of topics (Member-only benefit).

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THE CANADIAN MORTGAGE BROKER MAGAZINE

We are excited to bring you the Canadian Mortgage Broker magazine! The CMB magazine is a vital source for mortgage brokers to facilitate knowledge and increase expertise in their given field.

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This magazine presents an excellent means of communication within and outside the industry, providing not only a forum for corporations, lenders and service providers to interconnect, but also to deliver the latest news, profiles on elite professionals, feature articles, case studies and insight on hidden trends.

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