
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.


RBC says it’s ready for competitive spring mortgage market and upcoming renewal wave
As the spring mortgage market approaches, Canada’s largest bank says it’s getting ready for a busy season of mortgage renewals.

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.

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.

BMO’s loan loss provisions surge in Q4, but execs say credit strain appears to have peaked
BMO’s credit performance worsened more than expected, contributing to a 15% year-over-year decline in adjusted full-year earnings.

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.

Some mortgage borrowers renewing in 2025 to face an average $513 monthly payment increase: RBC
RBC also reported a sharp drop in remaining amortization periods thanks to Bank of Canada rate cuts in the fourth quarter.

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.

Banks head into Q4 with investors looking for better days ahead
The majority of Canada’s big banks are heading into fourth-quarter earnings this week riding high as fears around mortgage defaults and a recession ease.