
Lender Calls


EQB sees impaired loans double in Q2, but expects improvement ahead
Alternative mortgage lender EQB saw a rise in gross impaired loans in the second quarter compared to a year ago, but highlighted recent improvements and expects losses to stabilize going forward.

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.

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.

Equitable Bank says majority of its mortgage borrowers have already renewed at higher rates
Alternative lender Equitable Bank revealed today that a majority of its residential mortgage clients have already renewed at higher interest rates and have largely absorbed the increases.

First National’s Q3 earnings “exceed expectations” on strong mortgage originations
Against a challenging economic backdrop, First National managed to outperform in the third quarter thanks in part to continued strong mortgage originations.

First National comments on underwriting partnership with BMO, says move is an “endorsement of the channel”
BMO’s decision to work with First National as its underwriting partner for its return to the broker channel served as an endorsement of both FN’s services and the channel as a whole.

EQB borrowers remain resilient despite renewal rate shock
Despite the shock of sharpy higher rates as their mortgages renew, EQB reports that its clients are continuing to prove resilient.

Glasslake sails west: Supporting Western Canada’s non-bank mortgage sector
Coming up as a leading player in small commercial lending, Glasslake is charting a new course as part of its strategic expansion.

Despite “sticker shock” of mortgage renewals, Equitable Bank says clients showing “remarkable resilience”
Despite facing sharply higher mortgage rates on their mortgage renewals, Equitable Bank says its borrowers have so far shown “remarkable resilience.”