Jason Ellis, the President and CEO of First National Financial Corporation, Canada’s largest non-bank mortgage finance company, has announced his plans to retire by the end of 2026. Ellis’s departure marks the end of a 22-year career with the company, during which he played a key role in its significant growth. He joined First National in 2004, when the company had $10 billion in mortgages under administration. Under his leadership, that number grew to over $165 billion, establishing First National as a leading player in the broker channel. The company also transitioned from an IPO in 2006 to a private entity in 2025.
Ellis will remain in his role while the board searches for a successor and will stay on in an advisory capacity afterward. His announcement signals stability for mortgage brokers who rely on First National. To learn more about this transition and its potential impact on the mortgage market, read the full article on mpamag.com.
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