Understanding Climate Resilience in BC
| Title: | ON-DEMAND Responding to Changing Market Conditions |
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| Location: | Delivered in an interactive Zoom environment |
| Start date: | 23 September, 2025 |
| Cost: | $75.00 for members or $125.00 for non-members |
ON-DEMAND Course
Responding to Changing Market Conditions: Understanding Climate Resilience in British Columbia
Course Description
As the realities of climate change reshape British Columbia’s residential real estate sector, mortgage brokers are facing a new set of challenges. Wildfires, floods, coastal storms, and rising insurance premiums are no longer rare events—they’re now persistent risk factors that directly influence mortgage approvals, property values, and client trust.
This timely course from CMBA-BC and MBIBC equips mortgage professionals with the essential knowledge and tools needed to navigate this evolving risk landscape. Participants will explore how climate-related natural hazards are impacting lending practices, insurance availability, and client affordability. Through real-world case studies, expert recommendations, and practical strategies, brokers will learn how to assess risk, protect clients, and meet provincial regulatory expectations.
Included in the course is an expert-led webinar, “Understanding Climate Risk and Its Impact on the Mortgage Industry: A Guide for Brokers,” which offers deeper insights into regulatory changes, risk communication, and practical tools for navigating this complex issue.
Whether you’re advising clients in wildfire-prone regions or adapting your practice to shifting lender policies, this course positions you as a knowledgeable, future-ready professional in an increasingly climate-aware marketplace.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the major climate-related risks affecting real estate in British Columbia and their financial implications.
- Recognize how natural hazard exposure is reshaping mortgage lending, underwriting, and insurance availability.
- Communicate climate-related risks clearly and ethically to clients, using language that builds trust and supports decision-making.
- Apply practical strategies to mitigate risk, including the use of wildfire clauses, hazard mapping, and resilience-focused guidance.
- Stay informed on lender expectations, insurance trends, and evolving regulatory frameworks impacting the mortgage industry.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for mortgage brokers, lenders, insurance professionals, real estate advisors, and industry stakeholders who need to understand and respond to climate risk in British Columbia’s real estate market. It is especially valuable for professionals working in high-risk regions or those seeking to strengthen their client service and compliance practices.
Pricing & Access
- $75 CAD + GST for CMBA-BC members
- $125 CAD + GST for non-members
Your registration includes:
- 24/7 access to the full online course
- Access to the expert-led webinar on climate risk and the mortgage industry
- Downloadable tools, resources, and templates for client communication and risk assessment
- Full access for six (6) months from the date of activation
Copyright & Usage Terms
This course and all associated materials are the intellectual property of CMBA-BC and MBIBC. Enrollment grants a single-user license valid for six (6) months. Redistribution, copying, or sharing of course content—including videos and downloadable resources—is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. All rights reserved.