MortgageFest Canada 2026: your complete guide to Sept 23–24
The afternoon closes with a straight-talk roundtable featuring Ron Butler of Butler Mortgage Inc., Vince Gaetano of OwlMortgage Inc., and Tracy Valko of Valko Financial, three of Canada’s most recognisable mortgage voices discussing market trends, lender priorities, and where the biggest opportunities lie heading into 2027.
Day 2: private lending, newcomer borrowers, and fraud risk
Day 2 opens on the Summit Stage with keynote speaker Jessica Holmes, a comedian and motivational speaker who has opened for Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, and Oprah Winfrey, and who will address resilience, mental wellness, and staying productive under pressure — themes the mortgage industry has rarely heard addressed this directly at a national event.
The Insights Stage on Day 2 carries some of the most practical content of the two days.
A panel on private and Mortgage Investment Corporation lending — “Private & MIC Lending: Pricing, Paperwork & Deal Structure” — takes a deep dive into how sophisticated MICs actually price risk, what audit-ready documentation looks like, and how brokers can structure sustainable outcomes for borrowers.
Newcomer lending gets its own panel. “Serving the First Time & New Canadian Borrower — Complex Clients & New Lending Opportunities” explores qualification timelines, lender expectations, and alternative lending pathways for new-to-Canada borrowers, a segment that continues to drive mortgage demand in Canada’s major urban markets.
