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Closing out a stellar year M3’s deal with investing giant CDPQ and launch of an Equifax certification program are the latest steps in a landmark 2021 FOR A company whose mantra is “Broker First – Always,” M3 Group’s recent moves have been especially significant for its network of brokers. Shortly after announcing an industry-first certification program for brokers with Equifax, the company revealed a significant new investment by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a
“rocket fuel” for M3’s technology roadmap. The deal will accelerate M3’s expansion through acquisitions and organic growth, as well as provide it with access to CDPQ’s vast knowledge of international markets – a significant step in M3’s bid to surpass $100 billion in total mortgages funded within the next 24 to 36 months.
“We’re going to switch gears, doubling the size of the organization and drastically changing the way brokers interact with customers and lenders through big improvement in terms of innovative technology” Luc Bernard, M3 Group development that chairman and CEO Luc Bernard described as a “game-changer” for its future plans. The news capped off a year in which the broker network has lived up to its reputation as a leading digital innovator in the mortgage space. Dino Di Pancrazio, chief strategy officer and head of M3’s mortgage division, says the partnership with CDPQ will be
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“The timing couldn’t be more perfect for us,” Bernard says. “We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved over the past five or six years. But now we’re going to switch gears, doubling the size of the organization and drastically changing the way brokers interact with customers and lenders through big improvement in terms of innovative technology.” Bernard and private investors will
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