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The FCT blog aims to answer your industry questions, examine current market trends and provide key information on the value of our products and services.
The FCT blog does not represent a single author or opinion. Instead, it represents the collective voice and experience of FCT’s dedicated niche experts.
How will the legalization of marijuana affect the real estate market?
Jun 21st, 2018 | FCT
On April 13, 2017, the federal Cannabis Act, which legalizes and regulates the recreational use of cannabis (also known as marijuana or weed) in Canada, was introduced. The government proposed to legalize…
Why the appraisal industry in Canada is ready for change
Jun 8th, 2018 | FCT
Customers today want things faster than ever before—their standards are set by taxi apps, instant access to hundreds of TV shows online, and answers to any question at their fingertips. In fact,…
4 questions you should ask your mortgage broker
Jun 1st, 2018 | FCT
If you’re using a mortgage broker to either make a purchase or refinance your home, you may have one question in mind—what’s the best interest rate you can get me? While rate…
What does it take to be a successful mortgage broker?
Apr 13th, 2018 | FCT
The mortgage broker industry is, and always has been, competitive. There’s a lot to learn about different lenders, regulations, forms, etc. and occasionally it can be an uphill battle when things change…
Happy International Credit Union day
Oct 19th, 2017 | FCT
Over 217 million members worldwide rely on credit unions for their financial services. Since 1948, one day every year is set aside to recognize and appreciate credit unions and their contribution to…
What We Can Learn From Toronto-Dominion Bank v. Currie
Jul 21st, 2017 | FCT
To what extent will a private lender be bound by the actions of a mortgage broker working on its behalf? Will Canadian courts deem the broker to be an agent of the…
3 Tips to Stay Healthy When it Gets Busy
Jul 1st, 2017 | FCT
Whether you’re a lawyer, lender, mortgage broker or realtor – working in the real estate industry can be unpredictable. Before you know it, things get hectic and you can slip into bad…
How Jay Seabrook co-built the financial literacy revolution in Canada
Nov 29th, 2016 | FCT
As you may or may not know November is Financial Literacy Month (FLM) in Canada. FLM is led by the Financial Literacy Leader, Jane Rooney, and promotes the cooperation of organizations to…
Happy International Credit Union Day!
Oct 20th, 2016 | FCT
Today we recognize and show appreciation for the hard work and success of our valued partners in the credit union industry. FCT is proud to partner with over 300 Credit Unions nationally,…
We have your back
Jul 19th, 2016 | Michael LeBlanc
Integrity. It’s a loaded word. It’s also one of FCT’s core values that we don’t take lightly. To me, doing business with integrity demonstrates to customers that we say what we mean…
