Rate hike odds jump to 80%. Lenders see more broker growth.
Three stories shaped the week: a Bank of Canada hike now looks likely, lenders expect more broker growth, and regulators are watching that growth.
Bank of Canada October 28, 2026 rate decision: what to expect
The Bank of Canada decides October 28, 2026. The rate is 2.25%, the 2-year yield is 107 bps above it, and the economist we track expects a hold.
bips EOW Mortgage Report, Week 42 (2026)
Your end-of-week Canadian mortgage report: W42 coverage Oct 9 to Oct 16, 2026. Fixed rates rose again, jobs and home sales weakened, OSFI is watching 4.5x loan-to-income, and the Bank of Canada decides Oct 28.
Best CRM for Mortgage Brokers in Canada (2026): Complete Comparison
The best mortgage broker CRMs for Canada in 2026, compared on price, Canadian fit and integrations: bips, BluMortgage, Shape, Pipedrive, HubSpot and GoHighLevel. Updated October 2026.
How AI Placement Engines Work for Canadian Mortgage Brokers (2026)
A plain-language breakdown of how an AI placement engine matches a mortgage deal to Canadian lenders: the calculations, the matching logic, and how it differs from manual lender research.
Placement Engine vs CRM vs Lender Spotlight: What's the Difference
A placement engine, a CRM, and a criteria-reference tool like Lender Spotlight solve three different problems for Canadian mortgage brokers. Here's how to tell them apart and which one you actually need.
How to Find the Right Lender for Any Mortgage Deal in Canada
A step-by-step system for matching any Canadian mortgage deal to the right lender, from calculating GDS/TDS to comparing A, B, and private options in minutes.
bips vs Aidium (Whiteboard): Which Wins for Canadian Brokers?
Comparing bips with Aidium, formerly Whiteboard CRM ($150+/month). Feature comparison, pricing breakdown, and which is the better choice for Canadian mortgage brokers.
bips vs Jungo: Comparison for Canadian Mortgage Brokers
bips vs Jungo ($150+/month, Salesforce-based): a detailed comparison for Canadian mortgage brokers. Pricing, features, and which one fits a Canadian workflow.
What Tools Does a Mortgage Broker Need in Canada? (2026)
The 5 essential tool categories every Canadian mortgage broker needs in 2026, with the best option in each category. Start with bips plus Filogix for $0.
How to Track Mortgage Renewals with a CRM (Don't Miss the 2026 Wave)
2.2M Canadian mortgages are renewing in 2025-2026. Brokers who track renewal dates in a CRM and reach out 90 days early can capture tens of thousands in extra commissions.
New Mortgage Broker Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Start in Canada
A practical guide for newly licensed Canadian mortgage brokers. Get set up with the right software, import your first contacts, and build your pipeline, starting at $0.
A-Lender vs B-Lender Mortgages in Canada: When to Use Each (Broker Guide)
A comprehensive guide for Canadian mortgage brokers on when to place clients with A-lenders vs B-lenders. Includes credit score tiers, rate differences, and how AI lender matching finds the best fit.
bips vs Lender Spotlight: Which Tool Should Canadian Mortgage Brokers Use?
Head-to-head comparison of bips AI lender matching vs Lender Spotlight criteria lookup. Feature comparison, speed benchmarks, and when to use each tool.
The Complete Canadian Mortgage Broker Tech Stack (2026)
Every tool Canadian mortgage brokers actually use in 2026: deal submission (Filogix, Finmo), lender matching (bips), CRM (BluMortgage), lead gen, and automation. The definitive guide.
How AI Is Transforming the Canadian Mortgage Brokerage Industry
Practical ways Canadian mortgage brokers are using AI to find more lenders, close more deals, and serve clients faster in 2026. Real strategies, not hype.
What Is Lender Matching and Why Every Canadian Mortgage Broker Needs It
Lender matching is the process of finding which lenders will approve a specific mortgage deal. bips automates this with AI, testing deals against 40+ Canadian lenders in under 2 minutes.
How to Handle the 2025-2026 Mortgage Renewal Wave as a Canadian Broker
2.2 million Canadian mortgages are renewing in 2025-2026. Here's how top brokers use AI lender matching to process renewal clients faster and find better rates.
The Technology Stack That Top Canadian Mortgage Brokers Use in 2026
Inside the tech stack of top-producing Canadian mortgage brokerages. AI lender matching, automation, and digital workflows that drive 30-40% more deal volume.
Software Every New Mortgage Broker Needs in Canada (2026)
The complete technology setup guide for new Canadian mortgage brokers. What tools to get, what they cost, and how to start closing deals faster with AI.
How to Get Self-Employed Clients Approved: A Guide for Canadian Mortgage Brokers
Self-employed mortgage deals are the most complex scenarios brokers face. Learn how to find the right lenders using AI matching and which B-lenders accept stated income.
The Pre-Con Condo Crisis: Banks Are Lending at Prices That Don't Exist
Pre-construction condos are worth 25% less than what buyers paid. Banks are lending at the original price anyway, because they funded the developers. Here's the data.
41.5 Million People, 21 Million Workers: Where Canadians Work and How It Affects Mortgages
A data-driven breakdown of Canada's 41.5 million population: who's working, which industries employ the most people, how the public sector grew to 21.5% of the workforce, and what it all means for mortgage arrears, debt loads, and borrower risk.
You Already Know Which Tier. The Time Sink Is Everything After That.
Brokers don't need help choosing A, B, or Private. They need help comparing 30+ products, running the math, and finding the lowest-cost placement inside the right tier. Here's what that looks like on a real deal -- and how four different types of brokers are solving it.
The Delinquency Gap: What CMHC's Headline Rate Doesn't Tell You
CMHC reports 0.22% mortgage delinquency. MIE private lenders are at 11x that. The gap between headline and reality is widening, and it changes how brokers should think about risk. Live charts, updated quarterly.
The Renewal Wall: 1.8 Million Canadian Residential Mortgages by Lender Tier
1.8 million Canadian residential mortgages are renewing into higher rates through 2026. This page breaks down the data by lender tier (A, B, and private) with live charts from the Bank of Canada, CMHC, StatsCan, and FSRA.
Welcome to bips
Introducing bips: AI-powered lender matching for Canadian mortgage brokers.