Tom Lam

Social media drives originations

Even as originations through Realtors and clients slow across much of the industry, brokers are actively developing leads and closing deals originating on Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms.

Growing number of brokers reach for 'last ditch' lending

Lendwise – what some brokers call the lender of last resort – is reporting 70-per-cent year-over-year growth in funded volumes for May, as brokers respond to increasingly fierce competition from the banks on rate, rate and more rate.

Winners announced at 2011 Canadian Mortgage Awards

Winners at the 2011 Canadian Mortgage Awards cut a wide swath across the industry, with Albertans leading the charge against Ontario dominance at the ICICI Bank-sponsored event.

Canadian Mortgage Awards winners set to be announced

The votes are in and now it’s only two days until the winners of the 2011 Canadian Mortgage Awards, sponsored by ICICI Bank, are announced.

Broker of the Year finalists announced

It’s going to be a special night April 29th for two brokers, as they will receive the honour of being named Mortgage Broker of the Year at the fifth annual Canadian Mortgage Awards.