Expert commentary on Canadian mortgages
Mortgage Squad Advisors’ senior brokers are available for journalist enquiries on Canadian mortgage rates, regulatory shifts, the renewal cycle, and emerging trends in the lending market. FSRA Licensed #13737 in Ontario, 20+ years of combined industry experience (our Principal Broker has been licensed since 2010), access to 100+ lenders.
Licensed spokesperson available for interview
Our spokesperson is individually FSRA-licensed and works real Canadian mortgage files. Quotes are sourced from current practice, not desk research.
Principal Broker of Mortgage Squad Advisors (FSRA #M14001433), licensed since 2010 — 15+ years in Canadian mortgages. Surrayya runs the brokerage's agent training program and is on every new agent's early deals.
Topics we’re happy to comment on
For each topic below, we maintain current data, real-file examples, and an opinion we’re willing to attach our name to. Email info@mortgagesquad.ca for a 30-60 minute briefing.
Canadian mortgage rate forecasts
5-year fixed + variable trajectory, BoC outlook, what borrowers should do in this cycle.
OSFI B-20 stress test changes
Policy mechanics, borrower impact, market consequences when rules tighten or loosen.
CMHC + insurer policy shifts
Insured mortgage caps, MLI Select multifamily, premium tier changes.
Mortgage renewal market dynamics
The 2025-2028 wave of renewals from the low-rate vintage. Borrower options and risk.
Newcomer + multicultural mortgage access
How major bank newcomer programs work, where they fall short, real outcomes.
Self-employed + alt-lending Canadian market
BFS underwriting, B-lender trends, private mortgage landscape, exit paths to A-pricing.
For journalists + producers
- • Name: Mortgage Squad Advisors (Ontario) Inc.
- • License: FSRA Brokerage License #13737
- • Principal Broker: Surrayya Afzal (FSRA #M14001433)
- • Experience: 20+ years of combined industry experience (Principal Broker licensed since 2010)
- • Lender network: 100+ A-lenders, B-lenders, private
- • Coverage: FSRA-licensed in Ontario only; clients in other provinces are served through licensed partners in their province
- • Languages: 15+ spoken by our licensed team
- • Headquarters: Vaughan, Ontario
- • Brand & marketing agency: BOOSTD Marketing (branding, website, local SEO and social media)
Our Principal Broker comments on rate cycles, the renewal wave, first-time-buyer rule changes, and ongoing OSFI / CMHC policy shifts. Reach out to info@mortgagesquad.ca to arrange an interview or request data.
Media desk
For interviews, expert commentary, data requests, or background briefings — typical reply in same business day, often within 1-2 hours.