
Quarterly Earnings
Each quarter we pick through the quarterly earnings presentations and conference calls of the Big 6 banks and key mortgage lenders to bring you all the mortgage notables. This includes updates on mortgage originations and volumes, as well as insights from executives on the latest trends and outlooks.


BMO reports increased delinquencies, predicts prolonged high interest rates
BMO reported a rise in delinquencies in the second quarter and said it expects credit challenges to persist with interest rates now likely to remain

Scotiabank says variable-rate mortgage clients “showing signs of stress”
Scotiabank says high interest rates are increasingly weighing on consumers, resulting in a credit deterioration among its variable-rate mortgage customers.

First National saw Q1 residential mortgage originations fall 20% as competition in the broker channel intensified
Canada’s largest non-bank lender continued to see a slowdown in its residential mortgage originations in the first quarter, which were down 20% from last year.

TD Bank sees mortgage volumes rise 7% in Q2, gains market share
Despite a slow real estate market and high interest rates, TD Bank reported a 7% increase in real estate secured lending (RESL) in the second quarter.

Banks to report second-quarter results as credit concerns persist
While there’s still room for surprises, Canadian banks are set to report results after a second quarter that was notable for its economic steadiness.

Equitable Bank’s mortgage arrears rate triples amid surge in renewals
Equitable Bank saw its mortgage arrears rate triple over the past 12 months now that a majority of its clients have renewed at higher interest rates.

First National saw revenue rise 29% in 2023 despite drop in residential mortgage volumes
First National wrapped up a “successful” 2023 in spite challenging economic conditions and a drop in residential mortgage originations.

CIBC reports rising mortgage delinquencies, but doesn’t expect “material” losses
CIBC reported a rise in mortgage delinquencies in the first quarter, though they still remain below pre-pandemic levels and aren’t expected to translate into “material” losses, the bank said.

National Bank sees delinquencies for its variable-rate mortgages rise to pre-pandemic levels
National Bank reported a rise in mortgage delinquencies, though primarily in its insured variable-rate mortgage portfolio.