Information for Brokers

Optimum Mortgage works for brokers;
always have, always will.


What does hassle-free lending mean to YOU?
We think it means...


...Unparalleled service that saves you time.

  • Underwriters available to take your call (no voicemail).
  • Local BDO’s who understand your lending area.
  • A local expert underwriter supporting your deal.
  • Immediate acknowledgement, and a response within 24 hrs.
  • Access to experts in both N.I.Q. and “A” lending, backed by a full product line.
  • A high-service lender who will find the best possible fit for your customer; guaranteed.
  • Referral fees paid weekly.

...Working with a reputable lender.

  • Optimum Mortgage is a proud member of the Canadian Western Bank Group. Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is a Canadian Schedule I bank with combined balance sheet assets of more than $12 billion, assets under administration over $8 billion and assets under managemant approaching $1 billion.
  • Optimum Mortgage is the broker-focused lending arm of Canadian Western Bank. Your customers will not be crossmarketed, and in-branch fulfillment is not required.
  • Optimum Mortgage is a solid lender that stands behind it's brokers and their products.

...Unparalleled products that help you close more deals.

  • Consumer-friendly mortgages.

    • Bridge financing.
    • Portable and assumable.
    • Annual payment up to 20%, double-up payments, or increased monthly payments up to 20% at any time.
    • Early payout permitted with the greater of 3 months interest or IRD (IRD calculated on Posted Rates) (N.I.Q. mortgages, add 1%).

  • Product flexibility.

    • N.I.Q. lending (BFS, stated/salaried income, conventional).
    • “A”lending (high-ratio and conventional).
    • Gifted down payments considered.
    • Second mortgages allowed.
    • Revenue properties (including NIQ borrowers).

  • N.I.Q. lending.

    • Each deal on its own merit (Sensible Lending®).
    • With your customer’s improved credit, and our early payout flexibility, re-write your customer -- without extraneous penalties.
    • Minimum 500 beacon.
    • Reduced documentation (NOA’s typically not required).

  • Insured products.

    • Options with both Genworth and CMHC.
    • No “fine print” over-and-above the insurers’ guidelines.

We are a full-service lender with products, pricing, and the lending expertise suitable for most borrowers.

Underwriting Centre Hours


  • Eastern: 9:30 am to 8:00 pm (7:00 pm on Fridays)
  • Central: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm (6:00 pm on Fridays)
  • Mountain: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm (5:00 pm on Fridays)
  • Pacific: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (4:00 pm on Fridays)