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Trez Capital mortgage review — a broker's perspective

One of Canada's largest mortgage investment corporations. Active in mid-market commercial and construction lending. Bridge, mezzanine, and short-term private mortgages with institutional-grade compliance.

Founded
Founded 1997
Headquarters
Vancouver, BC
Products
4 product types
Tier
MICs + institutional private
Broker licence
FSRA #13737 broker
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Reviewed by Mortgage Squad Advisors Editorial Team · Licensed Mortgage Advisors · Reviewed by the Principal Broker
FSRA Brokerage #13737 · 15+ years · Last reviewed May 13, 2026
Where Trez Capital stands out

Who is Trez Capital good for?

Trez Capital suits short-term bridge (6-18 months) while we map an A or alt-A exit and CRA debt / writ / lien that must be paid before a bank will fund. It is strongest on: Commercial bridge financing, Construction lending, Institutional-grade MIC, $5M+ files.

Strong fit for

  • Short-term bridge (6-18 months) while we map an A or alt-A exit
  • CRA debt / writ / lien that must be paid before a bank will fund
  • Power-of-sale rescues with equity but no income proof
  • Equity take-out where banks decline due to credit or income

Probably not the right fit if

  • Borrowers without a clear exit plan to A or alt-A
  • Files where the equity cushion is thin (under 25% home equity)
  • Long-term holds — private is bridge debt, not a 5-year solution

Not sure where your file fits? Start a free pre-qualification and we’ll check your fit across 99+ lenders — no credit check to begin.

Overview

What kind of lender is Trez Capital?

Trez Capital sits within the mics + institutional private tier of Canada's mortgage market. Regulated mortgage investment corporations. Active in commercial bridge, construction, and mid-market private.

Working across 99+ Canadian lenders, our brokerage knows Trez Capital's underwriting appetite — what they say yes to, what they push back on, and what file structure gets a clean approval the first time. Trez Capital is institutional private capital with proper compliance and transparency — used as a bridge while we map your file's exit to A or alt-A.

Live rate context

Trez Capital rate context — May 13, 2026

We can't publish lender-specific rates by name (lender confidentiality + daily-changing rate sheets). Here is today's market context for mics + institutional private pricing. Your exact Trez Capital rate depends on your file, term and insurance.

Private 1st mortgage
7.49% – 9.99%
Private 2nd mortgage
9.99% – 12.99%
Typical term
6 – 18 months
Fees disclosed
Always in writing
Product menu

What mortgages does Trez Capital offer?

Trez Capital funds 4 mortgage types. We can access its full broker-channel menu.

  • Private
  • Commercial
  • Construction
  • Bridge
Bank direct vs broker channel

Should you go to Trez Capital directly or use a broker?

Trez Capital sells only through brokers, so a licensed brokerage like ours is the way in. We’re not employees of Trez Capital. We’re an independent FSRA-licensed brokerage that sends your file to Trez Capital when it’s the best fit — and to a different lender when it’s not.

Going direct to Trez Capital vs. through us

Rate sheetBroker-channel only — no direct retail accessDirect broker-channel access — our day-one cost
Lenders shoppedJust Trez Capital99+ lenders incl. Trez Capital
If declinedApplication ends; reapply elsewhereRe-route to next-best lender same day
Cost to borrower$0 — bank pays its own staffDisclosed up front (private/alt files only)
Underwriting strategyTrez Capital's lens onlyWe structure your file to Trez Capital's preferences before submission
Renewal benchmarkingTrez Capital sends a single offer; you accept or counterWe benchmark across 99+ lenders 120 days before renewal

Same Trez Capital loan documents. Different shopping power. Start a pre-qualification to see what your file looks like across 99+ lenders.

How we work with Trez Capital

  1. Discovery

    A 5-minute call about your income, credit, down payment, home and timeline. No credit check to start.

  2. Match

    We compare your file with 99+ lenders, not just Trez Capital. If Trez Capital fits best, we go there.

  3. Submit

    We send a full package to Trez Capital's broker desk, set up the way their underwriters like it.

  4. Funding

    Approval, conditions, lawyer, funding. We manage every step.

By city

Trez Capital mortgage broker — major Canadian cities

We place Trez Capital files across Canada. Pick your city for local market context.

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FAQ

Trez Capital — common questions

Don’t see yours? Ask Maya.

What are Trez Capital's current mortgage rates in Canada?
Trez Capital's rates change daily and are channel-specific — branch rates differ from broker-channel rates. As a brokerage we access Trez Capital's broker-channel sheet, typically 15-30 bps below their walk-in rate. Our live rate board (last reviewed May 13, 2026) shows current best-in-network across 99+ lenders. See our live rate board.
How do I qualify for a mortgage with Trez Capital?
Standard Canadian qualifying: 5%+ down (under 20% requires CMHC/Sagen/Canada Guaranty default insurance), OSFI B-20 stress test at the higher of contract rate + 2% or 5.25%, GDS ≤ 39% and TDS ≤ 44%. Trez Capital's underwriting has specific preferences we know from working with them — we'll tell you whether your file is a strong fit before submitting.
Is Trez Capital a good mortgage lender?
Trez Capital is genuinely strong on: Commercial bridge financing, Construction lending, Institutional-grade MIC. As your broker we evaluate Trez Capital against 99+ other Canadian lenders for your specific file — sometimes they're the best fit, sometimes a different lender is. The honest answer depends on your file profile, not the lender's marketing.
Can I switch to Trez Capital at renewal?
Yes, if your file qualifies. A transfer-in at renewal typically costs you $0 — Trez Capital covers the discharge fee from your old lender and the appraisal as a transfer incentive. We benchmark Trez Capital's offer against your existing lender's renewal rate and the broader market 6 months before renewal so the switch (or stay) is timed properly.
Does Trez Capital work with self-employed borrowers?
Trez Capital focuses on standard A-lender files. For self-employed borrowers we'd typically place at a specialty BFS lender (Home Trust, Equitable, RFA, Haventree) and refinance to Trez Capital once 2 clean NOAs accumulate. See our self-employed mortgages.
How long does Trez Capital take to approve a mortgage?
Trez Capital's commitment turnaround on a clean broker-channel file is typically 24-72 hours from submission. Complex files (BFS, foreign income, atypical down payment) can take 5-10 business days. Conditional approval to funding is usually 14-30 days depending on appraisal, lawyer, and conditions.
What's the difference between Trez Capital branch rates and broker rates?
Trez Capital is broker-channel only — they do not sell mortgages direct to the public, so there is no retail rate to compare against. Their entire pricing comes through licensed brokers.
Does Trez Capital offer pre-approvals?
Yes — Trez Capital, like all major Canadian lenders, offers rate holds (typically 90-120 days) for pre-approved borrowers. We can submit your file to Trez Capital for a real underwritten pre-approval, not just a soft rate-hold. This means if rates rise you're locked, and if they fall most lenders honour the lower rate. Start your pre-approval here.
What prepayment privileges does Trez Capital offer?
Most major Canadian lenders including Trez Capital offer 15-20% annual lump-sum prepayment plus 15-20% payment-increase privileges per anniversary year. The exact privilege depends on the specific product family (insured/insurable/conventional) and term selected. We disclose the privileges and IRD calculation method up front so you know your exit cost before you sign.
What if Trez Capital declines my mortgage application?
As a broker we don't single-submit — if Trez Capital declines, we have 98+ other lender options across A-tier, alt-A, MIC, and private. We'll diagnose the decline reason (credit, income, LTV, property type, beacon), fix what's fixable, and re-strategize. A bank decline ends your bank application; with us, it's one route taken off the map and we pivot.

Editorial commitment

This page is an editorial profile written from our brokerage’s perspective. We are not employed by Trez Capital and receive no payment from Trez Capital for this content. We compensate-disclose: on A-lender files the lender pays our brokerage compensation, and we earn the same regardless of which A-lender funds your file — so our recommendations are rate-agnostic. Rates and program details are reviewed quarterly; last reviewed May 13, 2026.

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