
RBC earnings call


RBC sees rise in mortgage delinquencies as ‘pockets of stress’ emerge in portfolio
While RBC says most of its clients remain resilient despite higher interest rates and rising payments, the bank acknowledges ‘pockets of stress’ among select borrowers.

RBC says it’s “very comfortable” with due diligence done on HSBC Canada’s mortgage portfolio
RBC’s executive team today expressed confidence in its due diligence of HSBC Canada’s mortgage portfolio during the $13.5-billion acquisition.

RBC bracing for renewal impact: three quarters of its mortgages to see higher rates by 2026
Despite interest rates having been elevated for over a year, Canada’s largest bank said the bulk of the impact is yet to be felt with nearly three quarters of its mortgage portfolio coming up for renewal over the next three years.

Magnitude of credit losses will depend on BoC’s ability to orchestrate a soft landing: RBC
While RBC posted stronger-than-expected earnings results, the bank said it expects credit losses to intensify in the coming months as interest rates remain elevated.

RBC saw a 40% decline in mortgage originations in Q1
Canada’s largest bank saw a 40% decline in mortgage originations in the first quarter, it revealed in its first-quarter earnings call.

RBC says a majority of its mortgage clients can absorb higher payments
Royal Bank of Canada said it remains confident in the ability of a majority of its mortgage borrowers to handle payment increases.