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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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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.
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
EDUCATION & EVENTS
Understanding Climate Risk & Its Impact on the Mortgage Industry: A Guide for Brokers
Learn how climate risk is reshaping property values, lending, and what brokers need to know to stay ahead.
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Property Disclosure Statement (PDS) changes and related forms
Gain clarity on the July 2025 changes to the Property Disclosure Statement and related forms, and understand how these updates may impact mortgage financing and client guidance.
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Market Update with Benjamin Tal
Join us to learn from our distinguished speaker, Benjamin Tal, Managing Director and Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC Capital Markets Inc. Become the informed broker your clients rely on for sound and trustworthy guidance.
Learn More >>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.
Browse previous issuesRead latest issueThis 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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