Introduction
The Annual Information Return (AIR) Report is a regulatory filing that collects key business data for FSRA (Financial Services Regulatory Authority) oversight. This report provides insights into mortgage administration, investor participation, arrears, and portfolio composition for the previous calendar year.
Navigating to the AIR Report
From the Main Dashboard, select Reports from the left-hand navigation menu.
Use the Search bar to enter AIR Report, or scroll through the list to locate it.
Click on AIR Report to begin generating the report.
Tip: If you cannot see the AIR Report in the Reports section, check your user permissions or contact your administrator for access.
Generating the Report
To generate the AIR Report, users must define specific parameters:
Parameter | Description |
Date From/Date To | Select the date range, typically from January 1st to December 31st of the previous year. |
Include Discharged Loans Within the Report Date Range? | If enabled, loans that have been discharged will be included in the report. |
Note: Mid-loan adjustments are not included in the AIR Report calculations.
Portfolio Metrics
The Portfolio section of the AIR Report provides key statistics about mortgages under administration:
Metric | Description |
Total Number of Mortgages Under Administration | The total number of active mortgages managed. |
Total Dollar Value of Mortgages Under Administration | The combined dollar amount of all mortgages currently being serviced on the platform. |
Total Number of Investors in Mortgages Under Administration | The total number of unique individual investors who have funded or invested in mortgages currently managed on the platform. |
Total Number of Mortgages in Arrears | The total number of mortgages where borrowers are currently behind on their scheduled payments. |
Total Dollar Value of Mortgages in Arrears | The combined dollar amount of all mortgages where borrowers are currently behind on payments. |
Total Number of Mortgages in Arrears Where Foreclosure/Power of Sale Proceedings Commenced | The number of mortgages where borrowers have fallen behind on their payments, and the lender has started the foreclosure or power of sale process, but it has not yet been finalized |
Total Dollar Value of Mortgages in Arrears Where Foreclosure/Power of Sale Proceedings Commenced | The combined dollar amount of all mortgages currently behind on payments, where foreclosure or power of sale has started, but is not yet finalized. |
Mortgage Type
This section categorizes mortgages based on loan type and structure:
Classification | Description |
Residential | Properties listed as Detached, Semi-Detached, Row/Townhouse, Apartment, Mobile, Stacked, or Condo. |
Commercial | Properties listed specifically as Commercial or the loan type is Commercial. |
Other | Properties listed as Land or Other. |
Conventional | Loan-to-Value (LTV) is 80% or less. |
High Ratio Uninsured | Loan-to-Value (LTV) is greater than 80% without mortgage insurance. |
Mortgage Position (First, Second, Third. etc..) | Indicates whether a mortgage is registered as a First, Second, Third, or other position based on the selection made in the Commitment Details. |
New Loans | Loans funded within the reporting date range. |
Renewals | Loans renewed within the reporting date range. |
Tip: If you don’t see the Property Type field in the Main Property section, you can enable it in Company Settings by navigating to Settings > Company Settings > Loan Setup/Origination > Property Fields > Property Details and checking the Property Type box.
Note: If a loan was funded and renewed within the date range, it will count toward both categories. If a loan was renewed multiple times within the date range, each renewal will be counted.
Mortgage Classification
The Mortgage Classification section provides a breakdown of risk and loan structures:
Classification | Description |
Sub-Prime | Borrower’s credit score is 600 or lower. |
Construction Mortgages | Loans categorized as construction type. |
Qualified Syndicated Mortgages | Loans with multiple investors, categorized as Standard or Fix & Flip. |
Non-Qualified Syndicated Mortgages | Syndicated loans categorized as Construction or Commercial. |
Bridge Loan Mortgage (Under 3 Months) | Short-term loan with an initial term of less than 3 months. |
Bridge Loan Mortgage (Under 2 Months) | Short-term loan with an initial term of less than 2 months. |
Investor Type
The Investor Type section categorizes investors funding mortgage transactions:
Investor Type | Description |
Individual | A person or business, other than a MIC or MIE, who lends their own funds for a mortgage |
Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC) | Investment/lending company designed specifically for mortgage investing or lending in Canada |
Mortgage Investment Entity (MIE), Other than MIC | A mortgage-financing business that pools together money from investors to lend on mortgages |
Note: Mortgage Investment Entity (MIE) is the Corporate Investor profile type that is selected when creating the profile.
Top Three MICs
This section contains two charts ranking Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs):
Based on Total Dollar Value of Mortgages
Based on Total Number of Mortgages
Metric | Description |
Dollar Value of Fees Received From the Lender | Management fees applied to investors at loan origination. |
Total # of Different Lenders Used for Mortgage Transactions | Total number of unique lenders active as of the report's end date. |
Tip: If management fees are not visible, navigate to Settings > Company Settings > Loan Setup/Origination > Stakeholder Setup > Investors > Investor Management Fees & Sales Taxes to enable them.
Top Five Investors
This section contains a chart ranking the top five investors based on mortgage value.
Metric | Description |
Dollar Value of Fees Received From the Lender | Management fees applied to investors at loan origination. |
Total # of Different Lenders Used for Mortgage Transactions | Total number of unique lenders active as of the report's end date. |
FAQs
How do I update incorrect AIR Report data?
Access the loan, update the necessary details, then regenerate the AIR Report to confirm the updated figures.
What is the AIR Report Filing Deadline?
The AIR Report is due on March 31st each year. Failure to submit on time may result in penalties or compliance actions from FSRA.
Where can I find more information on AIR Report requirements?
More details can be found at the FSRA website: FSRA.
Need Further Assistance?
For additional support, contact us:
📧 Email: support@mortgageautomator.com
💬 Live Chat: Click the question icon at the top-right corner of your screen