
earnings calls


First National sees early boost from mortgage rule changes, but profits lag
First National saw a sharp rise in residential mortgage funding in the first quarter of 2025, continuing its momentum from Q4.

BMO’s negative amortization mortgages shrink as 1 in 3 renewals see lower payments
More BMO mortgage borrowers are seeing their payments ease, while the number of negative amortization mortgages continues to shrink.

Scotiabank says rate cuts are easing pressure on borrowers, but warns tariffs could stall economic recovery
Scotiabank’s latest earnings show mortgage borrowers benefiting from recent rate cuts, but the bank warns looming U.S. tariffs pose economic risks.

Despite tough quarter, TD sees year-over-year market share gains in mortgage lending
Despite ongoing anti-money laundering (AML) remediation efforts, TD Bank saw growth in its mortgage lending business in Q4, with year-over-year market share gains.

Scotiabank sees rise in mortgage arrears but remains optimistic about renewals
In its fourth-quarter earnings call, the bank said higher-for-longer interest rates and elevated unemployment levels have put stress on some aspects of its portfolio.

First National sees Q2 drop in single-family originations, but mortgage portfolio expands
Despite a drop in single-family mortgage originations, First National’s commercial lending and overall mortgage portfolio showed robust growth in Q2.

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.

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.

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