Report Highlights

  • BCF reported record revenue and EPS in Q1. Mortgage receivables (net) increased 20% QoQ to $52M, surpassing our year-end estimate of $49M. 
  • EPS was up 13% YoY, beating our estimate by 2%. Annual regular dividends remained unchanged at $0.80/share, reflecting a yield of 9.13%.
  • We believe the MIC has lowered its risk profile, driven by a higher allocation to first mortgages. Additionally, stage three mortgages (impaired) decreased  33% QoQ to 2.6% of mortgages.
  • BCF’s strong loan growth is encouraging, given the slowdown in key Canadian housing markets caused by high interest rates, affordability issues, and economic uncertainty.