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Broker of the Year (Regional – AB)
For Leanne Conroy, regional director of sales, MCAN Financial, the 18th annual Canadian Mortgage Awards celebrated the much-needed ingenuity and grit that brokers brought to a challenging market over the last 12 months. “We needed an influx of those traits because the industry experienced so much change,” she said, noting that sponsorship is critical because it keeps events like the CMAs, or “the Oscars of the industry,” going. People should feel special for the hard work that they do, she added, which is why the lender showed its support via The MCAN Award for New Brokerage of the Year.
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Nominations The call for nominations was open to all mortgage professionals and organizations – including brokers, brokerages, lenders, BDMs, underwriters, agents, and service providers – from across Canada. Nominations were open from November 13, 2023 to January 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET. There was no fee to submitting a nomination.
Excellence awardees were announced in February 2024 on the event website and promoted in CMP magazine and online channels. Promo packages to leverage achievement across marketing and promotions is still available for purchase.
Judging All submissions from our Excellence Awardees were forwarded to the independent judging panel comprising mortgage and finance industry leaders and senior representatives. The panel assessed and voted for their winners in each category according to the relevant category criteria. Voting commenced in March-April 2024 and their judgment was impartial, balanced, incisive and fair. Any judge with a conflict of interest in a category recused themselves from judging that category.
Winners Using a simple points system to aggregate judges’ votes, the Excellence Awardee with the top score in a category was named the winner. Winners were announced at the awards show on May 2, 2024 and on the website. They are promoted in CMP magazine and online channels.
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Broker of the Year (Regional – Atlantic)
Broker of the Year (Regional – BC)
The MortgageClosingCentres.ca LLP Award for Broker of the Year (Regional – ON)
Broker of the Year (Regional – Prairies)
Broker of the Year (Regional – QC)
The Equitable Bank Award for Canadian Broker of the Year
Industry Service Provider of the Year
Lender BDM of the Year (Alternative Lending)
Lender BDM of the Year (Prime)
Lender BDM of the Year (Private Lending)
Lender Underwriter of the Year (Alternative Lending)
Celebrating ingenuity at the 18th Canadian Mortgage Awards
Event sponsors highlighted brokers’ grit, hard work, and innovation in a challenging market
Australians trust and value the independent service mortgage brokers provide. We support and celebrate this as we come together to recognise an industry of hard-working and high-achieving professionals at this year’s AMAs. Congratulations to all the excellence awardees – we applaud your achievements and wish you all the very best of luck.
Broker of the Year – Commercial
The Canadian Mortgages Inc. Award for Broker of the Year – Private Lending
The Centum Financial Award for Young Achiever of the Year
The Community Trust Award for Alternative Broker Specialist of the Year
The CWB Optimum Mortgage Award for Brokerage of the Year (25 Employees or More)
The Haventree Bank Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Mortgage Industry
The Home Trust Award for Woman of Distinction
The MCAN Award for New Brokerage of the Year
The RFA Award for Excellence in Philanthropy & Community Service
The Scarlett Network Award for Digital Innovation in a Brokerage
“It’s not movies – it’s mortgages, but we all feel like celebrities tonight. Everybody needs to be congratulated to give them that gusto to keep going.” Toronto’s Congress Centre welcomed hundreds of mortgage professionals on May 2 for the glitzy event, with award sponsors stopping for a quick chat with CMP against a backdrop of raucous laughter and cheering. Damon Knights, VP sales and distribution, Equitable Bank, spoke about the lender’s sponsorship of the award for Canadian Broker of the Year and said it ties back to honouring what they believe is the most important profession in Canadian banking. “Mortgage brokers, together with lenders, have the opportunity to truly influence the lives of Canadians,” he said. “We want to recognize the top of the top, the best of the best. By getting together at a venue like this one, that’s exactly what we’re doing. And literally everybody’s here – it’s an amazing thing.” For Dong Lee, CEO of Axiom Innovations, sponsoring the award for Digital Innovation in a Brokerage was a no-brainer. “Innovation is in our name,” he quipped, adding the Scarlett Network is “hard at work on all things AI and machine learning” – and he agreed the first-class event was much needed after a tough year. Chris Turcotte, president, Centum Financial, is a long-time supporter of the CMAs. Looking forward to it every year, this time around Centum was “four-tables strong” as Turcotte always recommends bringing as much of your team as possible. “At every opportunity, if you get to win from the business, you’ve got to put back,” he said of Centum’s sponsorship of Young Achiever of the Year, an award he often found himself up for back in the earlier days of his career. “It’s near and dear, and a lot of our corporate team are young mortgage brokers. We’re always in pursuit of building tools for that next generation.” Sponsoring the award for Woman of Distinction provided Home Trust with a route to recognize female leaders across the industry and showcase their talent. The lender had a couple of nominees, and “it’s been fantastic to spend time celebrating their wonderful year,” said Elizabeth Cescon, VP residential underwriting. “We work so hard, it’s important to play hard,” she added. While it was definitely a night that recognized those who go above and beyond, Cheryl Buhs, VP national sales, RFA Mortgage Corp. and Mortgage Bank, noted it’s also a chance to mingle and make connections on a different level than the day to day. As a company that invests significantly in charitable giving, sponsoring The RFA Award for Excellence in Philanthropy & Community Service was clearly the right fit. “RFA is very much involved in community, so it makes sense for us to be a part of this,” she said. “It’s naturally in our culture.” For Taylor Lewis, director of operations and strategic partnerships for Canadian Mortgages Inc., as one of the leading private lenders in the country, its choice of sponsorship – Broker of the Year – Private Lending – aligned perfectly with its “bread and butter.” “It’s important we recognize greatness at all points. If you’re able to contribute to that, why wouldn’t you? It’s about being there for our broker partners, trying to be a leader in the industry, and pushing the agenda forward to help Canadians get more homes.” Frank Giacomini, AVP at CWB Optimum Mortgage, also looked at the big picture, stating, “We don’t just lend money; we make the dreams of Canadians come true.” Whether it’s investment, travel, or homeownership, CWB Optimum – sponsor of the award for Brokerage of the Year (25 employees of more) – does “a lot for society, and a relationship with this broker community is incredible for all of us.” “Brokers do a wonderful job fighting on behalf of the consumers, and, frankly, it makes the banks seek that business and foster those relationships.” Shayle Rothman, managing partner of Real Estate Lawyers.ca, operating the division of MortgageCLosingCentres.ca, agreed that sponsoring an award is a perfect way to give back to those who are often across the table from him when closing transactions. Seeing the effort brokers put into managing client expectations and getting the deal over the finish line is incredible, he added, noting “they’re in the trenches with us.” As a second-annual industry judge, Andria Barrett, founder of The Diversity Agency, realized she had a difficult task. Reading the applications and then sitting among the passion in the room on event night made it clear that every single nominee loved what they do, something shared by stakeholders across the industry. “They love supporting Canadians, they love their colleagues, and they love their community,” she said. “As a business owner as well, I have a soft spot for others who invest their blood, sweat, tears, and lots and lots of money to do the job they care so deeply about.” Perhaps John Bourassa, COO of Haventree Bank, which sponsored the award for Lifetime Achievement in the Mortgage Industry, said it best: “The mortgage industry, as vast as it is across the country, is still a pretty small community. We all rely on each other.”
Research The Canadian Mortgage Awards team conducted research and drew on knowledge and information gained through Canadian Mortgage Professional magazine to support and supplement nominations received and to ensure that no one deserving of recognition was missed. Excellence Awardees were determined from both pools of information. A corresponding announcement was then made across our media outlets.
Awards
National Broker Network of the Year
Mortgage Industry Employer of Choice
Lender Underwriter of the Year (Private Lending)
Lender Underwriter of the Year (Prime)
Brokerage of the Year (Fewer than 25 Employees)
Tsur Somerville
Lisa Patel
Chad Mooney
Kiana Basiri
Ross Cadastre
Andria Barrett
Thank you to our esteemed judges for lending their time and expertise to help recognise and celebrate excellence in the mortgage industry.
2024 Judging Panel
CMI Canadian Mortgages Inc. (CMI) is a private mortgage lender, working exclusively through the mortgage broker channel. With roots as a mortgage brokerage, and a reputation for transparency, professionalism, ethical lending and exceptional service, CMI takes a common-sense approach to partnering with brokers to serve a diverse range of borrowers, ensuring accessible solutions available to all. Widely recognized as a tech-forward and innovative industry leader, CMI is one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies and one of the country’s largest private lenders by new originations, with over $1.8 billion in mortgage fundings since inception. CMI was recognized by industry peers as Private Lender of the Year at the 2022 Mortgage Awards of Excellence. Website: brokers.thecmigroup.ca
Award Sponsor
Federally incorporated in 2002, the CENTUM Family is home to over 200 franchised mortgage offices with more than 2,500 mortgage professionals across Canada. As a division of the Charlwood Pacific Group, our network benefits from over 40 years of global franchising expertise of recognized brands, which include financial services, real estate, travel service, property management and hotel accommodations. CENTUM provides its franchises with the systems, technology, training, support and financial products necessary to have a competitive advantage and succeed in the mortgage broker industry today. CENTUM is also a proud member of the Canadian Franchise Association. We provide the security of knowing that we are always Looking Out For Your Best Interest®. Website: www.thecentumnetwork.ca
Community Trust is a flexible alternative to larger, more traditional financial institutions. We have been working with our valued partners for many years to help Canadians achieve the security of owning their home. We were acquired in 2019 by Questrade Financial Group (QFG), one of Canada’s leading FinTech companies, and remain 100% committed to serving the mortgage broker community. We are regulated by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). We are a leader in the alternative lending space. We are also leaders when it comes to service and technology, with a firm commitment to providing brokers with innovative solutions to make working with us easier and faster, giving them all the support they need to succeed with their clients. Above all, we genuinely care about the partners we work with, their clients, and about helping Canadians become more financially successful and secure. That underlying motivation is what drives everything we do, and is why we are so passionate about building relationships based on trust, collaboration, integrity and responsiveness. Website: www.communitytrust.com/better
CWB Optimum Mortgage is a full-service lender providing personalized borrowing solutions to meet your needs. We offer a variety of products, including flexible alternative mortgage solutions, for clients who may not fit within traditional guidelines, including those who are self-employed, commissioned or with bruised credit. As industry experts, our policy always is to confirm that you can afford the mortgage first. Our experienced and dedicated team then work hard to find customized solutions for you, while providing exceptional personal service with a common sense approach. Website: optimummortgage.ca
For more than 50 years, Equitable Bank has taken an entrepreneurial approach to carving niches and thriving as Canada’s Challenger Bank™. Equitable Bank builds strong relationships with brokers and credit unions and offers innovative products and exceptional service to diverse personal and commercial clients nationwide. Website: www.equitablebank.ca
We have been saying “Welcome Home” since the very first day we opened for business. For decades, our team of dedicated professionals has helped people put down roots, even when they thought it wasn’t possible. We have changed the way lending is done in this country and changed countless lives along the way. Home Trust began in 1977 with a goal to help all Canadians achieve their goals. We have grown to become a leading financial services institution in Canada, but that’s not what matters most to us. What matters is the mortgage broker who was able to help someone who wouldn’t otherwise qualify for a mortgage to purchase their first home. Or the business for self customer who was able to expand their operations. Or the newcomer to Canada with big dreams of building a new life. The stories of our customers — those who turn to us, who put their hopes in us, who rely on us every day to find a way forward — are our motivation to succeed. Website: www.hometrust.ca
MCAN Mortgage Corporation (TSX: MKP), a federally regulated mortgage investment corporation, funded by CDIC-eligible term deposits, invests primarily in Canadian single-family and residential construction mortgages. Website: mcanfinancial.com
RFA’s residential mortgage lending business is operated by RFA Mortgage Corporation and RFA Bank of Canada, a federally regulated Schedule I Bank. RFA Mortgage Corporation specializes in Prime lending (Insured, Insurable, Uninsurable), while RFA Bank of Canada is a balance sheet based Alternative mortgage lender (Alt-A and B lending). Combined, RFA offers mortgage brokers a one-stop shop with our full suite of competitive Prime and Alternative mortgages. RFA’s strategic vision is to be a long-term leader in the residential lending segment by offering a value proposition beyond just rate and compensation. Through building a competitive broker experience and solutions-oriented product suite, RFA’s goal is to be recognized and recommended by our mortgage broker partners, mortgagors, and other strategic partners, for our financing solutions and broker/client experience. Visit brokersfirst.ca to become a registered broker with RFA. Visit www.rfa.ca or www.brokersfirst.ca to learn more about our Products, Promotions and Broker Status Program. Website: www.rfa.ca/prime
Axiom Innovations is a technology company that specializes in identifying synergies to help clients accelerate their business. The organization has a range of solutions and services to allow users to automate their workflow including Scarlett Network, an industry-leading platform for providing technology for mortgage brokers and lenders across Canada’s mortgage industry. Website: www.scarlettnetwork.com
Andria Barrett Founder Diversity Agency
Ross Cadastre Board Chair Black Business & Professional Association (BBPA)
Kiana Basiri Assistant Professor Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University
Lisa Patel Founder 2020-2021, President The Lisa Patel Team Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Tsur Somerville Associate Professor, Strategy and Business Economics Division University of British Columbia – Real Estate Division
Christelle Francois Chief Executive Officer Equity Economic Development Group
Chad Mooney Senior VP – Business Development: CMBA Ontario Board of Director MCF Mortgage Investments
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Paul Lucas Global Editor Insurance and Mortgage
It’s been quite the year, hasn’t it? After an unprecedented volume of Bank of Canada rate moves, market turbulence ensued and the jobs of everyone in the mortgage space became that much harder. Suddenly the joys of helping those excited young couples into their first homes, were replaced by the disappointments of letting them know they didn’t meet the affordability criteria of the loan they were hoping to secure. Like a flash, the reliable client that had never had an issue before was picking up the phone and panicking, wondering how they were going to afford their payments when their fixed rate ends. It's been tough. Yet when 2024 began, the narrative was beginning to change. Brokers interviewed by Canadian Mortgage Professional described a cautious optimism, a feeling that “yes times have been tough, but I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.” Still, there was a need to be proactive. As one broker told us in December, “there was a point in time when everybody wanted to buy a home because of one reason or another: the COVID effect, the low rates, people being at home and having money to spend.” Those days, he suggested were gone – but by “making those calls, doing those presentations”, brokers could still find success. And so it transpired. Each of you here today – whether an ultimate winner or an excellence awardee, or here to champion one of those colleagues, knows how to make it through a hard time. Those tales of recessions past? Now you have one of your own. And you survived. And now you’re ready to thrive. We may not know when the market turns firmly in our favour, but the good times are coming again. And the Canadian Mortgage Awards 2024 is your version of a New Year’s Eve party. It’s your chance to look back, think of what you went through, remember how you persevered and congratulate yourself for doing it all. Then, let the joy take over. Welcome to Canadian Mortgage Awards 2024 – the party you have earned.
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Attire: Formal (tuxedo/business suit/long gown/cocktail dress) Parking: Parking space is available in front of the Hall H entrance doors on the event date.
Post-Party Celebration
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Cocktail Reception
7:30pm – 10:30pm
Awards Ceremony and Dinner Banquet
10:30pm onwards
Menu
SALADS Grilled Asparagus 18 ½ Grilled Asparagus Spears & Mushrooms w/ Oven Cured Cherry Tomatoes, Charred Peppers & Parmesan w/ In-House made Balsamic Vinaigrette MAIN COURSE Grilled Fillet of Beef Tenderloin 84 ½ Smoked Duck and Wild Rice Croquette, Yukon Mash and Heirloom Roasted Carrots MAIN COURSE FOR VEGANS Sweet Pea, French Lentils & Country Vegetable Risotto DESSERT Peach Tarte Tartin HORS D’OEUVRES Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Grilled Eggplant on an Herb Biscuit Curry Chicken on a Poor Bombay Lamb Roll Louisiana Crab Cake Porcini Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto Ball Beef Wellington w/ Horseradish Hollandaise
Hosted By Tyrone Edwards Anchor, Etalk
Entertainment
With his extensive pop culture knowledge and an innate ability to ease his guests into intimate and candid conversation, Tyrone Edwards brings his expertise to Canada’s most-watched entertainment program as the anchor of Etalk. A versatile presenter and interviewer, he brings a passion for connecting with people and helping them to share their stories with the world. Edwards began his television career as the host of RapCity, before becoming a host on Much and E!, where he also hosted the Much ICONS social media series and co-hosted the Golden Globes for E!. Among his various roles since then, Edwards was an Etalk reporter, co-hosted the TSN original social media series 6IX Degrees, and hosted CTV Life Channel’s original cooking series, DNA Dinners. In addition to his years of hosting experience, Edwards has also interviewed some of the world’s most talked-about celebrities, including Spike Lee, Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more. Off screen, Tyrone is heavily involved in mental health advocacy and his community. Besides acting as a mentor and coach for underserved youth, he is also an ambassador for the walk-in mental health clinic at Yorktown Family Services. Having grown up the same Toronto neighbourhood that the organization serves, he recognizes its important role in the community. Most recently, in collaboration with Lifetime Developments’ Brian Brown and graphic artist Ben Johnston, Edwards kickstarted See You Soon Toronto— a charitable organization offering limited edition apparel and art, with all of the proceeds going back to COVID-19 relief efforts. Prior to that, Edwards founded Concrete Hoops, a not-for-profit basketball camp that aims to incorporate life skills with the love of the game. In honour of his work as a television host and with numerous charities and foundations supporting underserved youth, Edwards received the 2016 Mandela Legacy Hope, Success, and Empowerment Award, alongside Naomi Campbell, and Reverend Al Sharpton.
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Ascension Groove Band delivers high energy, show stopping live musical entertainment for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, galas, private and corporate events. Simply put they ROCK THE HOUSE! Founded and led by Joe Palawan, they are comprised of some of the best singers and talent in the Toronto music industry and regarded as one of the city’s premiere wedding and corporate bands. They have performed on Broadway and have had club and chart success Europe, Asia and the Middle East, to the luxury cruise lines of the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Alaska Panhandle. Known for the authentic sounds of Motown, R&B, Soul Funk, Jazz and Rock, they are also on the pulse of what’s new and current in today’s market. Ascension Groove Band also performs in Italian and Spanish. They strive to create an immersed experience for clients that are of the highest caliber. Whether you want a soloist or an 11 piece superband fronted by 3 stellar vocalists and a “killer” horn section for your wedding or event, Ascension Groove Band not only provides great music but will cater to your specific needs and create a customized package for you which includes a photographer/videographer at a preferred rate, professional sound, lighting and DJ services so you don’t have to hire another music provider. We can make a playlist of the songs that you want to hear between breaks.
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THURSDAY MAY 2, 2024 | TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE
THURSDAY MAY 2, 2024 TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE
National Brokerage of the Year
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Business For Self - Do your clients have their own business? Are you finding financing challenging? If your clients are a sole proprietor, in a partnership, or are incorporated, Haventree Bank has flexible mortgage solutions specifically suited to their needs. We offer one to five (1-5) year terms with very competitive rates. Bruised Credit - Your clients are not alone. When life events play havoc with their mortgage needs – job loss, divorce, illness, etc. – Haventree Bank is here to help with alternative residential mortgage solutions that will get them back on their feet in no time. Our mortgage experts will structure a program with a mortgage solution designed to help your clients repair their credit quickly. Thin or No Credit - Being new to the world of credit shouldn’t stop your client’s from meeting the dream of home ownership. At Haventree Bank, we know the challenges you can face when securing a loan without a strong credit history for your client. Website: www.haventreebank.com/en/
At Haventree Bank, we’re for the grinders – the clients who get knocked down but get back up again. Because they’re the ones with potential. We have an experienced team that’ll get to know your client thoroughly and work alongside you to accomplish what needs to be done. We specialize in offering residential mortgage financing for borrowers who do not satisfy the underwriting criteria of other mortgage lenders. If your clients are in business for themselves, have bruised credit or have thin credit, we can help.
Our comprehensive service is offered at competitive flat rates (similar to title insurance companies), offering transparency and predictability. This rate includes legal fees, title insurance, and disbursements. Additionally, clients benefit from unlimited access to our team of Law Clerks & Lawyers. Embracing modern convenience, we offer a remote video signing service that is accessible worldwide, accommodating schedules between 8 am and midnight, seven days a week. Website: www.mortgageclosingcentres.ca
Founded in 1996, RFA (Realty Financial Advisors) is a Canadian-owned real estate investment firm grounded in the Commercial and Asset Management segments. RFA and its investment partners are active participants in a wide array of real estate focused portfolios, including debt financing transactions, REITs, retirement homes, and direct investments in office, retail, industrial and multifamily residential properties. Combined, the RFA group of companies have over $65 Billion in assets under management and an additional $25+ Billion in assets under administration.
Excellence Awardees Once all nominations were considered and research was completed, Excellence Awardees were selected in each category (except the Lifetime Achievement category) and notified via e-mail or phone. All Excellence Awardees were then invited to complete a detailed submission, which was an opportunity to address the category criteria in more detail. All submissions remained confidential unless otherwise marked and were not shared with any third parties other than the judges. Excellence Awardees were officially announced in February 2024 on the event website and promoted in CMP magazine and online channels.
Check out our gallery for some of our favourite memories as we celebrated the best and the brightest of the Canada’s mortgage industry.
At Haventree Bank, we’re for the grinders – the clients who get knocked down but get back up again. Because they’re the ones with potential. We have an experienced team that’ll get to know your client thoroughly and work alongside you to accomplish what needs to be done. We specialize in offering residential mortgage financing for borrowers who do not satisfy the underwriting criteria of other mortgage lenders. If your clients are in business for themselves, have bruised credit or have thin credit, we can help. Business For Self - Do your clients have their own business? Are you finding financing challenging? If your clients are a sole proprietor, in a partnership, or are incorporated, Haventree Bank has flexible mortgage solutions specifically suited to their needs. We offer one to five (1-5) year terms with very competitive rates. Bruised Credit - Your clients are not alone. When life events play havoc with their mortgage needs – job loss, divorce, illness, etc. – Haventree Bank is here to help with alternative residential mortgage solutions that will get them back on their feet in no time. Our mortgage experts will structure a program with a mortgage solution designed to help your clients repair their credit quickly. Thin or No Credit - Being new to the world of credit shouldn’t stop your client’s from meeting the dream of home ownership. At Haventree Bank, we know the challenges you can face when securing a loan without a strong credit history for your client. Website: www.haventreebank.com
Our comprehensive service is offered at competitive flat rates (similar to title insurance companies), offering transparency and predictability. This rate includes legal fees, title insurance, and disbursements. Additionally, clients benefit from unlimited access to our team of Law Clerks & Lawyers. Embracing modern convenience, we offer a remote video signing service that is accessible worldwide, accommodating schedules between 8 am and midnight, seven days a week. Website: mortgageclosingcentres.ca/
National Brokerage of The Year
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Excellence Awardees
This award is given to the brokerage or network that has best harnessed technology and digital solutions to improve their business, aid their brokers, and leverage overall client experience over the last 12-18 months. This category looks at the organizations use of digital platform/solution/resource/software/ such as (but not limited to) CRM, digital marketing, mobile technology, electronic document management, connectivity platforms, and collaboration tools. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Overall use of digital platforms and wealth technology solutions in the last 12-18 months, demonstrating positive outcomes • Clear narrative demonstrating the needs identification process for implementation of the technology • Alignment of the use of the technology with the organization’s broader goals • Innovation in the types of technology used • Efficiencies and cost savings gained from use of technology • Evidence of return on investment and impact on staff engagement and performance
“Axiom Innovations is honored to sponsor the CMP Scarlett Network Award for Digital Innovation in Brokerage. Our commitment to innovation is exemplified through our comprehensive suite of Scarlett Network solutions. In recognizing the dynamic achievements of our brokerage partners, we emphasize the pivotal role innovation plays in streamlining the mortgage transaction process and simplifying the lives of all stakeholders. Our core goals revolve around working smarter, not harder, and we are proud to support and champion this philosophy as sponsors of the prestigious award.”
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BRX Mortgage
Citadel Mortgages
Homewise Solutions
Pineapple Financial
Ratehub.ca
Tango Financial
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Joe Fakhri, President and CEO, Axiom Innovations
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Francis Massie, Community Trust
Matthew Sheriff, CWB Optimum Mortgage
Tom Taylor, CWB Optimum Mortgage
Kelly Faria, Home Trust
Suzy Fernandes-Arruda, HomeEquity Bank
Ryan White, MCAN
Cam DelliPizzi, MCAN home
BDMs are an essential ingredient in the lender/broker relationship. This award recognizes a leading lender BDM specializing in alternative lending who has displayed excellence over the past 12-18 months. BDMs may nominate themselves and the CMA team will also review nominations from lenders. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • The nominee’s accessibility and communication • Demonstrated understanding of their brokers’ businesses • Product knowledge and the ways in which the BDM adds value to the brand he/she represents and to the broker channel
Nitin Grover, Merix-NPX
Dario Carpino Jr., RFA Mortgage Corporation
Brian Tamayo, RFA Mortgage Corporation
Francis Massie Community Trust
Matthew Sheriff CWB Optimum Mortgage
Tom Taylor CWB Optimum Mortgage
Isabel Eydlin First National Excalibur
Kelly Faria RFA Mortgage Corporation
Suzy Fernandes-Arruda HomeEquity Bank
Ryan White MCAN
Cam DelliPizzi MCAN Home
Nitin Grover Merix-NPX
Dario Carpino Jr. RFA Mortgage Corporation
Brian Tamayo RFA Mortgage Corporation
Isabel Eydlin
First National Excalibur
Cam DelliPizzi, MCAN Home
Dario Carpino Jr, RFA Mortgage Corporation
Avison Young creates economic, social, and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. At Avison Young, we believe in creating positive impact wherever we go. There is a vital role for commercial real estate to create healthy, productive workplaces for employees, cities that are centres of prosperity for its citizens, and built spaces and places that create a net benefit to the economy, the environment and the community. Our nimble, agile team has global insight, local market expertise and access to some of the smartest technology in the commercial real estate industry – all at the ready to work on creating your competitive advantage. As a private company, you will collaborate with an empowered partner who is invested in your success as much as you are. Avison Young Valuation Services offers a comprehensive range of commercial real estate valuation and consulting services dealing with all property types and sizes. Together with our team, we provide a full-service offering to our clients, ranging from local to multi-national organizations. Our Principal-led, client-centric approach to doing business means that we are always focused on finding the best solutions for each client’s particular needs. Website: www.avisonyoung.ca
“Avison Young is proud to sponsor the 2023 Canadian Mortgage Awards. We’re excited to share an amazing night with talented commercial and residential mortgage brokers across the country and celebrate the success these individuals had throughout the year. At Avison Young, we believe in creating positive impact wherever we go, and consider ourselves very fortunate to work with the people who power this industry, every day. Congratulations to all the nominees across the various award categories!”
Vic Cotton Avenue Financial
Anne Ananda Pineapple Financial Inc.
Ahmed Hatata Green Mortgage Solutions
Michel Durand MCommercial
Christine Xu MoneyBroker Canada
Peter Quinn Multi-Prêts Hypothèques
Jonathan Gagnon Orbis Mortgage Group
Stephen Thomas TMG Black Capital | HALO Advisory
Almira Namvar Uptown Commercial Mortgages
Jason Sohl Verico Fair Mortgage Solutions
Vic Cotton, Avenue Financial
Michael Chiu, Capital West Mortgage
Ahmed Hatata, Green Mortgage Solutions
Nadeem Keshavjee, GreenBirch Capital Inc.
Vanessa Thomas, HALO Advisory | TMG Black Capital
Peter Quinn, Multi-Prets Hypothèques
Jonathan Gagnon, Orbis Mortgage Group
Jacinthe Baril, Planiprêt Commercial
This award recognizes a leading mortgage agent/broker who specializes in commercial mortgages, real estate, investment finance, SME/debtor finance, asset and leasing finance, and who has built a solid business in this field and displayed excellence over the past 12-18 months. Self-nominations are permitted. The nominee must have been a commercial mortgage broker for over three years and commercial brokering activity must comprise 80% or more of their overall business. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Loan Volumes • Year Over Year Growth • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Conversion Rates and Overall Customer Service
Inam Qureshi, Syndicate Lending Corporation
Michael Chiu Capital West Mortgage
Nadeem Keshavjee GreenBirch Capital Inc
Vanessa Thomas HALO Advisory | TMG Black Capital
Peter Quinn Multi-Prets Hypothèques
Jacinthe Baril Planiprêt commercial
Inam Qureshi Syndicate Lending Corporation
Michel Durand
MCommercial
Ryan Joseph, Alta West Capital
Tony Gueness, Alta West Capital
Harj Sohi, Canadian Mortgages Inc.
Kyle Williams, First Circle Financial
Reaza Ali, Fisgard Asset Management Corporation
Jerry Wieliczko, Hosper Mortgage Investment Corporation
Jayson Zilkie, Shelter Lending
Arlen Ekstein, Tembo Financial
Justin Theriault, Westboro Mortgage Investment Corp.
BDMs are an essential ingredient in the lender/broker relationship. This award recognizes the lender BDM specializing in private lending who has displayed excellence over the past 12-18 months. BDMs may nominate themselves and the CMA team will also review nominations from lenders. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • The nominee’s accessibility and communication • Demonstrated understanding of their brokers’ businesses • Product knowledge and the ways in which the BDM adds value to the brand he/she represents and to the broker channel
Ryan Joseph Alta West Capital
Tony Gueness Alta West Capital
Harj Sohi Green Mortgage Solutions
Amanda Carnevale Canadian Mortgages Inc.
Kyle Williams First Circle Financial
Reaza Ali Fisgard Asset Management Corporation
Jerry Wieliczko Hosper Mortgage Investment Corporation
Jayson Zilkie Shelter Lending
Arlen Ekstein Tembo Financial
Justin Theriault Westboro Mortgage Investment Corp.
Amanda Carnevale
Canadian Mortgages Inc.
“We're honored to sponsor these awards and recognize the dedication and impact of Canada’s broker community. Supporting excellence in mortgage brokering aligns with our commitment to ensuring all borrowers have access to fair, flexible financing solutions. We congratulate all nominees and look forward to celebrating together on awards night.”
The Canadian Mortgages Inc.
Ameera Ameerullah, Canada Mortgage and Financial Group
Geoff Lee, GLM Mortgage Group | Dominion Lending Centres
Reza Ghazi, GreenFlow Financial
Danny Saikaly, Mortgage Forces
Carmen Campagnaro, ProFunds Mortgages
David Clarke, TMG The Mortgage Group Atlantic
Tim Hurlbut, TNT Mortgages
This award recognizes a leading mortgage agent/broker who specializes in private lending and who has built a solid business in this field and displayed excellence over the past 12-18 months. Brokers/agents may nominate themselves and the CMA team will also consider input from specialist lenders. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Conversion Rates • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Overall Customer Service • Loan Volumes (to a lesser extent)
Davinder Powar AKAL Mortgages Inc.
Ameera Ameerullah Canada Mortgage and Financial Group
Geoff Lee GLM Mortgage Group | Dominion Lending Centres
Reza Ghazi GreenFlow Financial
Danny Saikaly Mortgage Forces
Carmen Campagnaro ProFunds Mortgages
David Clarke TMG The Mortgage Group Atlantic
Tim Hurlbut TNT Mortgages
Davinder Powar
AKAL Mortgages Inc.
This award recognises an HR leader who has demonstrated excellence at the executive level over the past 12 months. Eligible finalists were senior-level leaders who report to the CEO and manage an HR team. Finalists were judged on their leadership, communication, strategy, drive and results.
Richard Richards First National Financial LP
Trish Medeiros
Corey Cox MERIX Financial
Nicole Thomson MERIX Financial
Sophia Jessa MERIX Financial
Jina McInerney MERIX Financial
John Papadopoulos RMG Mortgages
Tiffany Pedersen Strive
Chris Woodhouse Strive
Robert Duncan, Equitable Bank
Manny Sevatzian, First National Financial LP
Alex Spicer, Manulife
Jina McInerney, Merix Financial
Adam Meger, RFA Mortgage Corporation
Tiffany Pedersen, Strive
Chris Mortier, TD Canada Trust
Francesca Papasodaro, TD Canada Trust
BDMs are an essential ingredient in the lender/broker relationship. This award recognizes a leading lender BDM specializing in prime lending who has displayed excellence over the past 12-18 months. BDMs may nominate themselves and the CMA team will also review nominations from lenders. Considerable weight will be placed on nominations that come directly from the broking community.
Robert Duncan Equitable Bank
Manny Sevatzian First National Financial LP
Sabrina Greig First National Financial LP
Alex Spicer Manulife
Jina McInerney Merix Financial
Adam Meger RFA Mortgage Corporation
Chris Mortier TD Canada Trust
Francesca Papasodaro TD Canada Trust
Sabrina Greig
First National Financial LP
Firstmac is Australia's largest non-bank lender. We have more than 40 years of experience in home and investment loans. With our advances in technology, Firstmac provides brokers with streamlined business processes, an innovative product suite, and a total commitment to service. Contact details: Jake Sanders Head of Third Party Sales Phone: +61 (0)7 3015 9449 Email: jake.sanders@firstmac.com.au Website: www.firstmac.com.au/accreditation/
“Aggregator BDMs play a crucial role in helping brokers to grow their business and stay up to speed in a complex and ever-changing industry. They deserve our support, so we are very proud to recognise them by sponsoring this award.”
Fabien Ruffin, Chief Technology Officer, Wilbur
BHBTV
BluMortgage
Brokeredge
Fundmore
Intellifi
Lendesk
M3 Tech (BOSS)
Mortgage Automator
Newton (Velocity)
Teranet
Brokeredge CRM
FCT - First Canadian Title
Fundmore.ai
Teranet Inc.
This award recognizes the service provider that adds the most value to its customers’ businesses. Eligible service providers include, but are not limited to, software and technology, legal, compliance, training and education. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • The nominees’ unique value proposition and major strengths in comparison with their competitors • The industry’s need for the service and how the service has added value to the industry • Overall customer service and client strategy • Major improvements or upgrades made in the last 12-18 months
Real Estate and Mortgage Institute of Canada Inc.
Real Estate and Mortgage Institute of Canada Inc. (REMIC)
MCAN Mortgage Corporation (TSX: MKP), a federally regulated mortgage investment corporation, funded by CDIC-eligible term deposits, invests primarily in Canadian single-family and residential construction mortgages. Website: www.mcanfinancial.com
“MCAN Home is proud to celebrate the leaders in our industry and the inspiring newcomers who will take us into an exciting future. The Canadian Mortgage Awards honour the best of who we are, bringing together people, purpose and performance as the pillars of what we do and why we do it.”
Avish Buck, President, MCAN Home, SVP & COO, MCAN Financial Group
MCAN Home is proud to celebrate the leaders in our industry and the inspiring newcomers who will take us into an exciting future. The Canadian Mortgage Awards honour the best of who we are, bringing together people, purpose and performance as the pillars of what we do and why we do it.”
Centum Referral Mortgages
Consortium Hypothécaire
Dominion Lending Centres Next Generation Mortgage
GoldTree Mortgage
Morgix
Ronam Capital Inc.
This award recognizes the best brokerage office or branch that has been in operation for between 1 – 3 years. To be eligible, the business must have started trading between December 2020 and January 2023. Brokers may nominate their own businesses, and our researchers will also contact lenders and major franchises to submit details of their standout performers. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Loan Volumes • Year Over Year Growth • Lead Generation • Conversion Rates • Customer Service Proposition • The business’ value proposition and strategy around stakeholder engagement
HALO Advisory | TMG Black Capital
Halo Advisory | TMG Black Capital
This is the highest honour and most coveted award at the Canadian Mortgage Awards. This award recognizes and celebrates a leading figure who has contributed much to the advancement of the mortgage industry in Canada. This award will acknowledge an individual with an established history and reputation of distinguished service to the mortgage and real estate profession. They have exhibited leadership and provided inspiration to others, while putting the interests of the industry at the top of their priorities throughout their career. There are no finalists for this category. Nominations will be evaluated by the CMA team. The recipient of this award will be contacted three-four weeks before the awards event and will be announced at the Canadian Mortgage Awards.
“As a proud partner of the Canadian Mortgage Awards, Haventree Bank is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements within the mortgage industry. Our partnership and support reflect our commitment to recognizing the remarkable leaders who drive innovation and excellence in our field.”
John Bourassa, Chief Operating Officer
“As a proud partner of the Canadian Mortgage Awards, Haventree Bank is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements within the mortgage industry. Our partnership and support reflect our commitment to recognizing the remarkable leaders who drive innovation and excellence in our field."
Canada Guaranty
Mary Putnam
WINNER
Now in its 30th year, Mortgage Choice continues as a nationally recognised and trusted brand. With the support of global property technology business REA Group, Mortgage Choice builds successful businesses that set the benchmark for advice, customer care and removing complexity from the home loan process. Contact details: Address: Level 17, 309 Kent Street, Sydney NSW Phone: +61 13 77 62 Email: homeloans@mortgagechoice.com.au Website: www.mortgagechoice.com.au
“More than ever BDMs are crucial to delivering success for brokers and their businesses, which in turn creates incredible customer experiences. Once again Mortgage Choice is proud to the support the Australian Mortgage Awards and the Best Non-Bank BDM Award.”
Anthony Waldron, CEO Financial Services and CEO Mortgage Choice, REA Group
Andrea Spratt Bridgewater Bank
Darren Schienbein CWB Optimum Mortgage
Melissa Pololos Equitable Bank
Brendan Pringle Excalibur, First National Financial LP
Max Kharkov Haventree Bank
Nicole Roe HomeEquity Bank
Jason Comstock Home Trust Company
Sarah Roscoe Home Trust Company
Ghazal Omer MCAN Home
Rubin Rahman Paradigm Quest
This award recognizes the lender underwriter, specializing in alternative lending, whose expertise and outstanding service to brokers helps ensure their deals are funded quickly and efficiently and has guided them in the right direction to improve their funding ratios in the last 12-18 months. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Conversion Rates • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Overall Customer Service • Loan Volumes (to a lesser extent)
Victoria Cross, CWB Optimum Mortgage
Jaimie Singer, First National Excalibur
Cam Truong, Home Trust
Karina Villanueva, Home Trust
Hartley Ruch, HomeEquity Bank
Ghazal Omer, MCAN
Victoria Cross CWB Optimum Mortgage
Jaimie Singer First National Excalibur
Cam Truong Home Trust
Karina Villanueva Home Trust
Hartley Ruch HomeEquity Bank
Ghazal Omer MCAN
Darren Schienbein
CWB Optimum Mortgage
Imad Belkheiri, Equitable Bank
“Community Trust is a huge supporter of the Canadian Mortgage Awards. And as a leader in the alternative lending space, it is fitting for us to be proud sponsors of the Alternative Broker Specialist of the Year category! We are privileged to work in an industry with so many incredible people, and we join in celebrating all those being recognized for their excellence at this year's awards.”
Community Trust
Zeynep Babir, 8Twelve Mortgage
Rashmeet Kaur, AKAL Mortgages Inc.
Gogi Luthra, AKAL Mortgages Inc.
Anne Brill, Centum Financial Services LP
Robert Jennings, East Coast Mortgage Brokers
Christine Xu, MoneyBroker Canada
Jason Sohl, Verico Fair Mortgage Solutions Inc
Kamaljeet Bhumber, Verico Xeva Mortgage
Orges Hysi, Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage
Zeynep Babir 8Twelve Mortgage
Rashmeet Kaur AKAL Mortgages Inc.
Gogi Luthra AKAL Mortgages Inc.
Anne Brill Centum Financial Services LP
Robert Jennings East Coast Mortgage Brokers
Jason Anbara Mortgage Approvals Ottawa Team
Jason Sohl Verico Fair Mortgage Solutions Inc
Kamaljeet Bhumber Verico Xeva Mortgage
Orges Hysi Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage
This award recognizes the mortgage agent/broker who has displayed excellence over the past 12-18 months in alternative lending. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Conversion Rates • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Overall Customer Service • Loan Volumes (to a lesser extent)
Jason Anbara
Mortgage Approvals Ottawa Team
Michael Diseri Alta West Capital
Rupinder Saini Alta West Capital
Josie Milanetti Canadian Mortgages Inc.
Cory Himmel Firm Capital Corporation
Arvin Darred Gentai Capital Corp.
Catalin Popa Hillmount Capital
Grant Plunkie Shelter Lending Corp
Olga Bondari Tembo Financial
Daniela Peeva TriLend Inc.
Ian Tam VAULT Mortgage Corporation
Michael Diseri, Alta West Capital
Catalin Popa, Hillmount Capital
Kevin Cheng, PHL Capital Corp
Grant Plunkie, Shelter Lending
Olga Bondari, Tembo
Shannon Ferris, Westboro Mortgage Investment Corp.
Kevin Cheng PHL Capital Corp
Grant Plunkie Shelter Lending
Shannon Ferris Westboro Mortgage Investment Corp.
This award recognizes the lender underwriter specializing in private lending whose expertise and outstanding service to brokers helps ensure their deals are funded quickly and efficiently and has guided them in the right direction to improve their funding ratios in the last 12-18 months. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Conversion Rates • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Overall Customer Service • Loan Volumes (to a lesser extent)
Rupinder Saini
Alta West Capital
“Home Trust is proud to support the mortgage community through our partnership with the Canadian Mortgage Awards. We believe in helping everyone who calls Canada ‘Home’ achieve homeownership, and save for the future. Together we look forward to strengthening our relationship with the community to help us reach this goal.”
Elizabeth Wood Canadian Mortgages Inc.
Leanne Myles Centum Home Lenders
Hali Noble Fisgard Asset Management
Kelly Neuber KN Marketing
Elaine Taylor Mortgage Alliance
Christine Buemann The Collective Mortgage Group
Barbara Cook The Mortgage Centre
Meaghan Hastings The Mortgage Coach
Diana Lee The Mortgage Minds
Marina Bournas RFA Mortgage Corporation
Kristy Maxwell Verico Financial Group
Caroline Rapson, Centum Financial Group Inc.
Leanne Myles, Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team
Crystal Mamchur, Flare Mortgage Group
Jill Moellering, Jill Moellering Mortgages (Mortgage Architects)
Elaine Taylor, Mortgage Alliance - M3 Group
Marina Bournas, RFA Mortgage Corporation
Varsha Sharma, Syndicate Lending Corporation
Christine Buemann, The Collective Mortgage Group
Tracy Regier, The Mortgage Minds Inc.
Luisa Hough, Verico Xeva Mortgage
Caroline Rapson Centum Financial Group Inc.
Leanne Myles Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team
Crystal Mamchur Flare Mortgage Group
Jill Moellering Jill Moellering Mortgages (Mortgage Architects)
Elaine Taylor Mortgage Alliance - M3 Group
Varsha Sharma Syndicate Lending Corporation
Sofia Hondrogiannis TD Bank
Tracy Regier The Mortgage Minds Inc.
Luisa Hough Verico Xeva Mortgage
This award recognizes an outstanding female trailblazer, in any facet of the mortgage industry, whose astounding personal and professional achievements have earned them a place among the industry’s best. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Professional Accomplishments • Promotion • Influence and championing of women within the mortgage industry • Leadership of professional associations and other relevant accolades and involvements (charitable work, accomplishments outside the industry, etc.).
Sofia Hondrogiannis
TD Bank
Ajopana Mahalingam First National Financial LP
Rosy Auld MCAP Service Corp
Traci Merkel MCAP Service Corp
Geoff Charkow MERIX Financial
Deidre Wise MERIX Financial
Róisín Gaffney RFA Mortgage Corporation
Joanka Martinez RFA Mortgage Corporation
Andrew Huang RMG Mortgages
Danny Wang Strive
Angela Molyneaux TDMS
Harvey Xu, CMLS
Lisa Rowsell, Coastal Community Credit Union
Angela Molyneaux, FNFLP third party UW for TDMS
Yesha Amin, First National Third party with Manulife
Vyshnee Giritharan, Marathon Mortgages
Rubin Rahman, Merix Financial
Traci Merkel, MCAP
Jeannie Hoang, Merix Financial
Patrick Donnelly, RFA Mortgage Corporation
Andrew Huang, RMG
Cassie Hornby, Strive
Harvey Xu CMLS
Lisa Rowsell Coastal Community Credit Union
Imad Belkheiri Equitable Bank
Imran Ebrahim Equitable Bank
Angela Molyneaux FNFLP third party UW for TDMS
Yesha Amin First National Third party with Manulife
Vyshnee Giritharan Marathon Mortgages
Rubin Rahman Merix Financial
Traci Merkel MCAP
Jeannie Hoang Merix Financial
Patrick Donnelly RFA Mortgage Corporation
Andrew Huang RMG
Cassie Hornby HomeTrust
This award recognizes the lender underwriter specializing in prime lending whose expertise and outstanding service to brokers helps ensure their deals are funded quickly and efficiently and has guided them in the right direction to improve their funding ratios in the last 12-18 months. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Conversion Rates • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Overall Customer Service • Loan Volumes (to a lesser extent)
Imran Ebrahim
Equitable Bank
“At CENTUM, we believe that you can find success in the mortgage industry at any age, which is why we're proud to sponsor the Canadian Mortgage Award for Young Achiever of the Year. This award celebrates the hard work and dedication of mortgage professionals who strive to always deliver the best for their clients, and we're thrilled to recognize their outstanding achievements.”
Chris Turcotte, President, Centum Financial Group Inc.
“At CENTUM, we believe that you can find success in the mortgage industry at any age, which is why we're proud to sponsor the Canadian Mortgage Award for Young Achiever of the Year. This award celebrates the hard work and dedication of mortgage professionals who strive to always deliver the best for their clients, and we're thrilled to recognize their outstanding achievements”
Cole Jones, DLC Producers West Financial
Kyle Benzies, Dominion Lending Centres - Royalty Financial Ltd A.I.M.I Collective Group
Andrew Knee, East Coast Mortgage Brokers
Kevin Huynh, Empire Mortgage Group
Dammy Aromiwura, MayApple Financial - The Mortgage Centre
Akshay Gupta, Foundry Mortgage Capital
Harman Batta, Mortgage Alliance
Vee Shin, Tara Borle Mortgage Team, Mortgage Architects Inc.
Nolan Smith, TMG Oceanvale Mortgage & Finance
Jessalyn Brown, TMG The Mortgage Group
The Centum Financial Award For Young Achiever of the Year
Cole Jones DLC Producers West Financial
Kyle Benzies Dominion Lending Centres - Royalty Financial Ltd A.I.M.I Collective Group
Andrew Knee East Coast Mortgage Brokers
Kevin Huynh Empire Mortgage Group
Dammy Aromiwura MayApple Financial - The Mortgage Centre
Akshay Gupta Foundry Mortgage Capital
Chelsea Bedard Mission 35
Harman Batta Mortgage Alliance
Vee Shin Tara Borle Mortgage Team, Mortgage Architects Inc.
Nolan Smith TMG Oceanvale Mortgage & Finance
Jessalyn Brown TMG The Mortgage Group
This award recognizes an outstanding broker or agent who is 40 years old or younger, as of December 31, 2023. Self nominations are permitted. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Loan Volumes • Year Over Year Growth • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Conversion Rates • Overall Customer Service
Chelsea Bedard
Mission 35
As a lender solely dedicated to third party distribution, we’re renowned for going out of our way to support brokers. While the way we do things has certainly progressed over time, who we are, and what we stand for, remains unchanged. Competitive pricing and smart products are just one part of the Adelaide Bank experience. It’s the people element that makes our business special and our personal approach that sets us apart. We have the strength of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, a top 60 ASX company, behind us and a history of over 150 years. We look forward to continuing our support of the industry and providing an even more compelling case for you to do business with us. Contact details: Phone: 1300 791 679 Website: www.brokers.adelaidebank.com.au
“Adelaide and Bendigo bank is proud to be associated with the Young Gun of the Year award. It is a privilege to recognise new talent coming through the ranks in our industry. These individuals and businesses are instrumental in driving our industry forward.”
ANTHONY WALDRON, CEO FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CEO MORTGAGE CHOICE, REA GROUP
Bridgewater Bank
Centum Financial Group
Home Trust Company
Invis Mortgage Intelligence
Lend At Ease
Manulife Bank
MCAN
TMG The Mortgage Group
CENTUM Financial Services
HomeEquity Bank
Magenta Capital Corporation
Oppono Lending Company
RFA Mortgage Corporation
Safebridge Financial Group
MCAP
This award recognizes the commitment of a company with over 50 employees in Canada to building a workplace that recognizes excellence and supports career growth for all. This award acknowledges the company that has won the reputation to be called an employer of choice within the mortgage industry. Eligible nominees are brokerages, networks, lenders and service providers. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Conversion Rates • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Overall Customer Service • Loan Volumes (to a lesser extent)
Founded in 1996, RFA (Realty Financial Advisors) is a Canadian-owned real estate investment firm grounded in the Commercial and Asset Management segments. RFA and its investment partners are active participants in a wide array of real estate focused portfolios, including debt financing transactions, REITs, retirement homes, and direct investments in office, retail, industrial and multifamily residential properties. Combined, the RFA group of companies have over $65 Billion in assets under management and an additional $25+ Billion in assets under administration. RFA’s residential mortgage lending business is operated by RFA Mortgage Corporation and RFA Bank of Canada, a federally regulated Schedule I Bank. RFA Mortgage Corporation specializes in Prime lending (Insured, Insurable, Uninsurable), while RFA Bank of Canada is a balance sheet based Alternative mortgage lender (Alt-A and B lending). Combined, RFA offers mortgage brokers a one-stop shop with our full suite of competitive Prime and Alternative mortgages. RFA’s strategic vision is to be a long-term leader in the residential lending segment by offering a value proposition beyond just rate and compensation. Through building a competitive broker experience and solutions-oriented product suite, RFA’s goal is to be recognized and recommended by our mortgage broker partners, mortgagors, and other strategic partners, for our financing solutions and broker/client experience. Visit brokersfirst.ca to become a registered broker with RFA. Visit www.rfa.ca or www.brokersfirst.ca to learn more about our Products, Promotions and Broker Status Program. Website: www.rfa.ca/prime
“RFA is proud to sponsor the 2024 Canadian Mortgage Awards. This coveted event allows us to recognize the achievements of our peers, brokers, and industry partners and the influence each nominee has in advancing our industry. Congratulations to all, and best of luck! ”
RFA
Kuljit Singh, AKAL Mortgages Inc.
Blue Pearl Mortgage Group
Kendra Pyatt, DLC FC Funding
Empire Mortgage Group
Gavin Marshall, Magenta Capital Corporation
Veronique Caron, Multi-Prêts Hypothèques
Greg Nowik, The Nowik Mortgage Team (Axiom Mortgage Solutions)
The RFA Award for Excellence In Philanthropy & Community Service
Kuljit Singh AKAL Mortgages Inc.
Kendra Pyatt DLC FC FUNDING
Carey Benvenuti Lending Niagara - Mortgage Architects
Gavin Marshall Magenta Capital Corporation
Veronique Caron Multi-Prêts Hypothèques
Greg Nowik The Nowik Mortgage Team (Indi Mortgage - The Independent Mortgage Company)
This award recognizes the individual, company, organization, brokerage, branch or office whose outstanding contribution of time, leadership and financial support over a sustained period of time, beyond normal expectations, has made significant impacts on the receiving causes or communities. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Major philanthropy and community service programs or initiatives over the past 12-18 months • Link with broader corporate goals or strategies (i.e. company culture, employee engagement, etc.) • Impact on local, national or international causes or communities • Contribution in $ and/or time figures • Overall commitment to philanthropy and community service • Testimonials from beneficiaries or partners
Carey Benvenuti
Lending Niagara - Mortgage Architects
The winner of this category will automatically progress to become an excellence awardee in The Equitable Bank Award for Canadian Broker of the year
QBE Australia is part of the QBE Insurance Group, an international insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Sydney with offices across all states and territories. Our purpose is all about enabling a more resilient future. We provide a broad range of insurance products to personal, business, corporate and institutional customers. From car and home insurance, to tailored business packages and specialist cover for industries such as aviation and farming. We don’t simply offer insurance. We’re all about the before and after – helping our customers to protect and prevent against the ‘what ifs’ and being there to support if anything goes wrong. Website: https://www.qbe.com/au/brokers
Bob Reader Canadian Mortgage Professionals
Collin Bruce Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Mentors
Nadeem Keshavjee GreenBirch Capital
Gert Martens HT Mortgage Group
Sarah Strauss Mortgage Alliance, The Place to Mortgage
Kim Nguyen Vine Group - Mortgage Alliance
Richard Anderson, Enrich Mortgage Group
Hayley Cross, Flare Mortgage Group
Nadeem Keshavjee, GreenBirch Capital Inc
Sarah Strauss, Mortgage Alliance - The Place To Mortgage
Jennifer McLean, MortgagePal
Kim Nguyen, Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage
Broker of the Year (Regional - AB)
Richard Anderson Enrich Mortgage Group
Hayley Cross Flare Mortgage Group
Sarah Strauss Mortgage Alliance - The Place To Mortgage
Jennifer McLean MortgagePal
Harprit (Max) Singh TMG The Mortgage Group
Kim Nguyen Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage
This award is one of the highest accolades offered to an individual in the mortgage industry. This award recognizes the most outstanding mortgage broker in each of the six following regions – BC, Alberta, Prairies (Manitoba and Saskatchewan), Ontario, Atlantic Canada and Quebec who has demonstrated excellence within their respective regional market while delivering an exceptional experience for their clients. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Loan Volumes • Year Over Year Growth • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Conversion Rates • Overall Customer Service
Harprit (Max) Singh
Scott Bentley MCC Premiere Mortgage Centre
Cyrus Habibi MCC Premiere Mortgage Centre
Jonah Wright Mortgage Intelligence
Stacey Collett TMG Mortgage Group Atlantic
Rob Jennings Verico East Coast Mortgage Brokers
Cyrus Habibi, MCC Premiere Mortgage Centre
Jonah Wright, Mortgage Intelligence
Stacey Collett, TMG The Mortgage Group Atlantic
Leslie Penney, Verico East Coast Mortgage Brokers
Broker of the Year (Regional - Atlantic)
Stacey Collett TMG The Mortgage Group Atlantic
Leslie Penney Verico East Coast Mortgage Brokers
Scott Bentley
MCC Premiere Mortgage Centre
Our comprehensive service is offered at competitive flat rates (similar to title insurance companies), offering transparency and predictability. This rate includes legal fees, title insurance, and disbursements. Additionally, clients benefit from unlimited access to our team of Law Clerks & Lawyers. Embracing modern convenience, we offer a remote video signing service that is accessible worldwide, accommodating schedules between 8 am and midnight, seven days a week. Website: mortgageclosingcentres.ca
Broker of the Year (Regional – ON)
Anthony Venuto Centum Intouch Mortgage Solutions
Anne Brill Centum Metrocapp Wealth Solutions
Shawn Stillman CIMBC Mortgage Outlet
David Griffin DLC Griffin Financial Group
Rakhi Madan Key Mortgage Partners (Mortgage Intelligence)
Rakhee Dhingra Mortgage Savvy
Joanna Lang Outline Financial
Chris Allard Smart Debt Mortgages (Mortgage Intelligence)
Dalia Barsoum Streetwise Mortgages
Paul Meredith, CityCan Financial
Tracy Valko, Dominion Lending Centres - Valko Financial Ltd
Patrick Soy, Integrity Tree Financial
Gurpreet Ubhi, J&G Mortgages Ltd
Anton Dharmaseelan, Mortgage Alliance
Nicole Tracey, Mortgage Architects
Rakhee Dhingra, Mortgage Savvy
Chris Allard, Smart Debt Mortgages
Johnson Andrews, Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage
Paul Meredith CityCan Financial
Tracy Valko Dominion Lending Centres - Valko Financial Ltd
Patrick Soy Integrity Tree Financial
Gurpreet Ubhi J&G Mortgages Ltd
Anton Dharmaseelan Mortgage Alliance
Nicole Tracey Mortgage Architects
Chris Allard Smart Debt Mortgages
Dalia Barsoum Streetwise mortgages
Johnson Andrews Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage
“We are so pleased get feedback from the mortgage broker community which has helped us address issue in the market on the legal side. We hope to continue this relationship so we can enhance our service offerings and support.”
This award recognizes the most outstanding mortgage broker in Ontario who has demonstrated excellence within their respective regional market while delivering an exceptional experience for their clients. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Loan Volumes • Year Over Year Growth • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Conversion Rates • Overall Customer Service
Dalia Barsoum
Streetwise Mortgages
BOQ is one of Australia's leading regional banks, with an ambition to be the regional bank of choice for brokers and customers. With strong partnerships at the heart of achieving our ambition, BOQ is committed to creating an exceptional experience for brokers. From simplifying the product offering, processes, and procedures, to delivering the tools that make your job easier, we’re on a journey of transformation and digitisation. BOQ is firmly focused on making it as simple and convenient as possible for brokers to do business and providing exceptional home lending experiences for customers. Contact details: Phone: 1300 434 697 Email: BOQBroker@boq.com.au Website: www.boq.com.au
“At BOQ we are delighted to again be supporting the AMA awards and presenting the award for Best Customer Service from an Individual Office. This industry has, and continues to be built on the foundations of providing fantastic customer experiences and outcomes, as evidenced in the year on year growth of the brokers market share. We are continually striving to deliver exceptional customer service, to both you, our Brokers, and our mutual clients. In presenting this award, it is a testament to our commitment to customer service, as one of BOQ’s core values.”
Geoff Lee GLM Mortgage Group, DLC
Dan Miller TMG - Miller Mortgages
Kyle Green Origin Mortgages, DLC
Lev Keselman Peak Mortgage Company
Mackenzie Gartside Select Mortgage
Sharnjit Singh Gill VERICO Superior Mortgage
Sabeena Bubber Verico Xeva-Integre Mortgage Partners
Zaheed Valli-Hasham City Wide Mortgage Services - VH Mortgage Group
Cody Keus, Centum Mortgage Store
Zaheed Valli-Hasham, City Wide Mortgage Services - VH Mortgage Group
Muhammad Aamir Khalique, DLC
Steven Brouwer, DLC Entrust Mortgage Services
Tricia McIntosh, Mortgage Alliance - The Place To Mortgage
Michelle McCullough, PG Mortgage Broker - Invis
Sharnjit Gill, VERICO Superior Mortgage
Paul Aulakh, Westworth Financial Group
Broker of the Year (Regional - BC)
Cody Keus Centum Mortgage Store
Muhammad Aamir Khalique DLC
Steven Brouwer DLC Entrust Mortgage Services
Tricia McIntosh Mortgage Alliance - The Place To Mortgage
Michelle McCullough PG Mortgage Broker - Invis
Sharnjit Gill VERICO Superior Mortgage
Paul Aulakh Westworth Financial Group
Lev Keselman
Peak Mortgage Company
Kent Bittner, Axiom Mortgage Solutions
Chad Wilson, Ideal Mortgage Solutions
Lisa Helfrick, Mortgage Intelligence
Lisa Gryba, One-Link Mortgage
Viktor Schaefer, One-Link Mortgage
Shirl Funk, Shirl Funk Mortgages Powered by The Mortgage Centre
Bob Dhindsa, Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage
Broker of the Year (Regional - Prairies)
Kent Bittner Indi Mortgage - The Independent Mortgage Company
Chad Wilson Ideal Mortgage Solutions
Lisa Helfrick Mortgage Intelligence
Lisa Gryba One-Link Mortgage
Viktor Schaefer One-Link Mortgage
Shirl Funk Shirl Funk Mortgages Powered by The Mortgage Centre
Shawna MacDonald The Mortgage Associates
Bob Dhindsa Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage
Shawna MacDonald
The Mortgage Associates
Isabelle Gendron CENTUM Boulevard Hypothécaire
Véronique Caron Multi-Prêts Hypothèques
Pierre-Charles Jolicoeur Multi-Prêts Hypothèques
Sammy Hammouda Orbis Mortgage Group
Christina Montesano Orbis Mortgage Group
Georges Tsovikian Orbis Mortgage Group
Sandra Allard Planiprêt
Ryan La Haye Planiprêt
Philippe Boucher, Mortgage Alliance
Dominick Samson, Mortgage Intelligence
Pierre-Charles Jolicoeur, Multi-Prêts Hypothèques
Georges Tsovikian, Orbis Mortgage Group
Sammy Hammouda, Orbis Mortgage Group
Sandra Allard, Planiprêt
Broker of the Year (Regional - QC)
Shaun Dupont, Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage / Groupe Vine Courtage Hypothécaire
Philippe Boucher Mortgage Alliance
Dominick Samson Mortgage Intelligence
Charles-Antoine Boudreau Planiprêt
Shaun Dupont Vine Group Mortgage Brokerage / Groupe Vine Courtage Hypothécaire
Charles-Antoine Boudreau
PLANIPRÊT
Brokers for Life Inc
CENTUM One Financial Group Inc.
Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team
Mortgage Advantage West
Mortgage Outlet
Mortgage Savvy
The Mortgage Minds Inc.
VERICO Superior Mortgage
This award recognizes the brokerage operation with fewer than 25 staff (or full-time equivalents) that has displayed excellence over the past 12-18 months. The number of staff includes all loan writers and support staff across all company offices/branches. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Loan Volumes • Year Over Year Growth • Employee value proposition (business development support, marketing support, education, training, philanthropy, lead generation) • Overall client service and relationship management • Growth Strategy • Spirit of innovation with use of technology and digital platforms/tools • Industry Reputation
CWB Optimum Mortgage is a full-service lender providing personalized borrowing solutions to meet your needs. We offer a variety of products, including flexible alternative mortgage solutions,for clients who may not fit within traditional guidelines, including those who are self-employed, commissioned or with bruised credit. As industry experts, our policy always is to confirm that you can afford the mortgage first. Our experienced and dedicated team then work hard to find customized solutions for you, while providing exceptional personal service with a common sense approach. Website: www.optimummortgage.ca
“CWB Optimum Mortgage is proud to be a Gold Sponsor and to present The CWB Optimum Mortgage Award for Brokerage of the Year (25 Employees or More) and show our commitment to the Canadian mortgage sector. As a lender in this space, it is extremely important to recognize those who propel our industry forward, setting the benchmark for excellence in the mortgage industry.”
Axiom Mortgage Solutions
Centum Metrocapp Wealth Solutions
GNE Mortgages Inc.
Sherwood Mortgage Group
True North Mortgage
Verico Xeva Mortgage
DLC Mortgage Force
GNE Mortgages Inc
Orbis Mortgage Group
DLC Clear Trust Mortgages Inc.
This award recognizes the brokerage operation with 25 staff (or full-time equivalents) or more that has displayed excellence over the past 12-18 months. The number of staff includes all loan writers and support staff across all company offices/branches. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Loan Volumes • Year Over Year Growth • Employee value proposition (business development support, marketing support, education, training, philanthropy, lead generation) • Overall client service and relationship management • Growth Strategy • Spirit of innovation with use of technology and digital platforms/tools • Industry Reputation
For more than 50 years, Equitable Bank has taken an entrepreneurial approach to carving niches and thriving as Canada’s Challenger Bank™. Equitable Bank builds strong relationships with brokers and credit unions and offers innovative products and exceptional service to diverse personal and commercial clients nationwide. Website: www.equitablebank.ca/
Bank of Sydney Bankwest ING Westpac
Isabelle Gendron, CENTUM Boulevard Hypothécaire Véronique Caron, Multi-Prêts Hypothèques Pierre-Charles Jolicoeur, Multi-Prêts Hypothèques Terry Kilakos, North East Real Estate & Mortgage Agency Sammy Hammouda, Orbis Mortgage Group Christina Montesano, Orbis Mortgage Group Georges Tsovikian, Orbis Mortgage Group Sandra Allard, Planiprêt Ryan La Haye, Planiprêt
“Equitable Bank is a proud partner of the broker community, and we congratulate all 2024 Canadian Mortgage Award nominees. We appreciate your partnership in helping us to offer alternative, prime, and reverse mortgage products and commercial lending solutions, to facilitate success for your clients.”
Damon Knights, Vice President, Sales and Distribution, Personal Banking
“quitable Bank is a proud partner of the broker community, and we congratulate all 2024 Canadian Mortgage Award nominees. We appreciate your partnership in helping us to offer alternative, prime, and reverse mortgage products and commercial lending solutions, to facilitate success for your clients.”
Matthew McWatters, Principal, Executive Vice President & Canadian Leader, Valuation & Advisory Services, Avison Young
Having already located the cream of the broking crop in each region across Canada, the winners in those categories will go head-to-head in the Canadian Broker of the year category. Only the winners from each of the six regions will be considered for the overall Canadian Broker of the Year crown. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Loan Volumes • Year Over Year Growth • Lead Generation • Client Retention • Conversion Rates • Overall Customer Service
Excellence AWardeeS
Charles-Antoine Boudreau, Planiprêt
Harprit (Max) Singh, TMG The Mortgage Group
Lev Keselman, Peak Mortgage Company
Scott Bentley, MCC Premiere Mortgage Centre
Shawna MacDonald, The Mortgage Associates
Equity-One has established itself as a leader in Commercial Lending by providing fixed rate solutions with flexible repayment options. Equity-One offers a genuine alternative to business borrowers looking for traditional personalised service. Contact details: Dean Koutsoumidis Managing Director Phone: +61 3 9602 3477 International: +61 412 365 029 Email: deank@equity-one.com Website: www.equity-one.com
“Equity-One is pleased to once again support The Broker of the Year – Productivity award. Brokers are the cornerstone of our industry, and we look forward to celebrating the contribution they make on 14 October in Sydney.”
Dominion Lending Centres
Mortgage Alliance
Mortgage Architects
Mortgage Centre Canada
Multi-Prêts Hypothèques
Verico Financial Group
This award recognizes the most outstanding National Brokerage which has excelled in its commitment to the mortgage brokers and agents under its direct mortgage license over the past 12 – 18 months. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Recruitment and retention strategies and rates • Growth and value for its members • Value proposition for members (business resources, payroll, compliance, marketing support, training and education) • Value that members bring to the end client • Contribution to the industry as a whole over the previous year • Funded volume ratio and gross revenue • Member testimonials
This award recognizes the most outstanding national broker network that has displayed excellence and commitment to it broker members and the wider mortgage industry over the past 12-18 months. When judging this category, the following will be considered: • Recruitment and retention strategies and rates • Value proposition for members (business resources, payroll, compliance, marketing support, training and education) • Value that members bring to the end client • Contribution to the industry as a whole over the previous year • Funded volume ratio and gross revenue • Member testimonials
