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Budget 2026: Two CLA Advocacy Wins for Borrowers and Lenders
Budget 2026 advances two priorities the Canadian Lenders Association has pursued for more than a year, with potential benefits for borrowers and lenders alike. The proposed increase to the property-value cap for portfolio, or bulk, mortgage insurance could broaden lenders’ funding options and strengthen mortgage competition. The proposed voluntary digital-credentials pilot opens the door to a trusted financial identity system that could make credit applications smoother for consumers and harder to exploit for fraudsters. The CLA is pleased to see both priorities move forward and will work closely with government on implementation.
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