MortgageBrokers.com Holdings, Inc. Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results
November 24 2009 - 1:24PM
PR Newswire (US)
Company Reports Another Quarter of Strong Growth Despite Slow Year
in Mortgage Industry TORONTO, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
MortgageBrokers.com Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MBKR, the 'Company'),
one of North America's leading mortgage brokerage brands and
consolidation firms, is pleased to announce its results for the
third quarter ended September 30, 2009. "We are extremely pleased
with our continued growth and performance despite the slow Canadian
economy." said Alex Haditaghi, CEO of Mortgagebrokers.com, "with
several economic indicators trending upwards and low interest rates
available for home-buyers, we are very excited and optimistic about
our future." Financial highlights for the Company in the third
quarter include: - A net income of $741,630 for the third quarter
ended September 30, 2009 as compared to a net loss of $(562,510)
for the third quarter 2008. - Gross revenue for the three months
ended September 30, 2009 decreased by 7% to $5,024,799 from that of
the three months ended September 30, 2008. This is primarily
associated with a material increase in the foreign exchange rate of
approximately 15% in 2009 from that of 2008 that Mortagebrokers.com
was exposed to, as all of the Company's operations are currently in
Canada. However, on a dollar-to-dollar basis using a Canadian
dollar comparative, gross revenue in the third quarter 2009
actually increased by 6.5% from that of 2008 to CDN $5,878,010.
This comparative increase was a direct result of the Company
increasing the number of mortgage sales agents by 3% as well as an
increase in the productivity of the existing sales force during the
period. The management at Mortgagebrokers.com feels that this
accomplishment is significant, as studies have shown that the
national mortgage broker channel mortgage origination volume in
Canada declined in 2009 by approximately 15% from that of the same
nine month period in 2008. - A net income for the nine months
ending September 30, 2009 of $821,369 as compared to a net loss of
$(186,100) for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. - Gross
revenue for the first nine months of 2009 showed an increase of
1.4% from that of the same nine month period in 2008 to
$12,022,101. These figures were also affected by the material
increase in the foreign exchange rate between periods. However, on
a dollar-to-dollar basis using a Canadian dollar comparative, gross
revenue in the first nine months ending September 30, 2009 actually
increased by 16.5% from the same period in 2008 to CDN $14,063,454.
The Company's ability to attract successful and professional agents
to its mortgage broker network and the Company's investment into
tools and sales management to help improve agent productivity
allowed for the impressive growth at a time when the overall
industry was in a decline. Mortgagebrokers.com had 426 licensed
mortgage agents operating across Canada as of September 30, 2009.
The Company is committed to expanding its industry footprint
through 2010 by adding strong and successful agents to its network.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Statements
included in this press release, which are not historical in nature,
are intended to be, and are hereby identified as 'Forward-Looking
Statements' for purposes of safe harbor provided by Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-Looking
Statements may be identified by words including 'anticipate,'
'await,' envision,' 'foresee,' 'aim at,' 'plans,' 'believe,'
'intends,' 'estimates' 'expects' and 'projects' including without
limitation, those relating to the company's future business
prospects, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated in the Forward- Looking Statements. Readers are directed
to the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission for additional information and a presentation of the
risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's business and
results of operations. http://www.sec.gov/. Contact: Mr. Jody
Janson Mr. Alex Haditaghi Investor Relations CEO,
Mortgagebrokers.com E-mail: E-mail: Tel: 585-232-5440 Tel:
416-410-4848 DATASOURCE: MortgageBrokers.com Inc. CONTACT: Mr. Jody
Janson, Investor Relations, E-mail: , Tel: (585) 232-5440; Mr. Alex
Haditaghi, CEO, Mortgagebrokers.com, E-mail: , Tel: (416) 410-4848
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