Delinquencies Always Rise Before People Admit There’s a Problem

If you want to know where the economy is really heading, don’t watch headlines — watch delinquencies. In every slowdown, the first warning isn’t layoffs, bankruptcies, or market crashes; it’s quiet, rising missed payments across mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans. This week, Vince explains why delinquencies don’t predict pain but confirm financial stress that’s already happening, why rate cuts often fail to relieve cash-flow pressure, and what always comes next when banks react late and tighten credit. Welcome to The Owl Mortgage Podcast, hosted by Vince Gaetano and co-host Cristina Minatel.Each week, Vince and Cristina break down the latest news, market trends, lender updates, and mortgage announcements affecting Canadians. From interest rates and housing policy to insider industry insights and practical advice for homebuyers, homeowners, and investors, they make complex topics easy to understand.Whether you're buying your first home, renewing your mortgage, refinancing, or simply trying to stay informed, you'll get honest conversations, expert analysis, and a few laughs along the way.Tune in every week for new episodes and discover the information that could help you make smarter mortgage decisions.For more information, be sure to visit  https://www.owlmortgage.ca/ & https://wealthbuilders.realpm.ca/