CAN BC FSA on Mortgage Services Ac

Published on: Jul 21, 2025

On Jul. 14, CAN BC FSA reported Mortgage Services Act approval.

  • CAN BC FSA reported on transition to Mortgage Services Act (MSA), see #262567.
  • Document dated Jul.14, 2025, received from CAN BC FSA Jul. 17, summarized Jul. 21.
  • Overview
  • The transition to the new MSA from the existing Mortgage Brokers Act (MBA) has begun, which means the mortgage services industry has 15 months to transition.
  • CAN BC FSA advise that registered mortgage brokers will need to complete certain activities, like transition education courses, before the MSA becomes effective.
  • Transition activities' details, including courses, will be shared by CAN BC FSA shortly.
  • Effectiveness
  • The MSA is effective on Oct. 13, 2026, and will repeal and replace the outdated MBA.
Regulators
CAN BC FSA
Entity Types
Bank; CNSM; MG Orig; Servicer
Reference
PR, 7/14/2025
Functions
AML; Compliance; Financial; Legal; Registration/Licensing; Reporting; Sales Practices
Countries
Canada
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Loan; Mortgage
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Jul 14, 2025
Effective Date
Oct 13, 2026
Rule ID
262961
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
Jul 14, 2025
Report Section
International