
Lender Calls


Scotiabank mortgage growth slows as originations dip in key markets
Scotiabank’s mortgage growth stalled in Q2, with average balances flat from the previous quarter and originations slowing sharply in major housing markets.

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.

TD sees flat mortgage growth in Q1, but says proprietary channels driving future potential
TD Bank reported flat growth in its residential mortgage portfolio for Q1 2025, attributing part of the weakness to seasonality.

Three-quarters of Equitable Bank’s uninsured mortgages to renew at lower rates this year
Equitable Bank is optimistic about continued loan growth in 2025, buoyed by expectations that most of its single-family mortgage borrowers will renew at lower rates this year.

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.

First National sees potential gains from recent mortgage rule changes
In its Q3 earnings report, First National also noted that competitive pressures have led to a year-over-year drop in origination volumes.

RBC warns of rising mortgage losses through 2025 with upcoming renewals
BoC rate cuts will ease pressure, but mortgage renewal shocks still loom, RBC says

Scotiabank hits “inflection point” with successful multi-product mortgage strategy
Deposit growth strategy pays off as Scotiabank strengthens customer relationships amid mortgage volume dip

BMO reports rising mortgage delinquencies and loan loss provisions in Q3
High interest rates drove BMO’s mortgage delinquency rate higher in the third quarter, according to the bank’s latest earnings results.
