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, over two decades of industry experience, access to 100+ lenders.
Senior licensed advisors available for interview
Every spokesperson below is FSRA-licensed and personally underwrites real Canadian mortgage files. Quotes are sourced from current practice, not desk research.
Mortgage content produced by Mortgage Squad Advisors' team of FSRA-licensed mortgage advisors and reviewed by the brokerage's Principal Broker, Surrayya Afzal (FSRA #M14001433), before publication. Brokerage licence: FSRA #13737.
Principal Broker of Mortgage Squad Advisors (FSRA #M14001433) with two decades 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 media@ 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 in Canadian mortgages
- • Lender network: 100+ A-lenders, B-lenders, private
- • Coverage: FSRA-licensed in Ontario; serving clients across Canada
- • Languages: 12+ in-house
- • Headquarters: Vaughan, Ontario
Our senior brokers comment 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.