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Home Capital Group Inc.
Suite 2300
145 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario  M5H 1J8
Tel: 416-360-4663
Toll Free: 1-800-990-7881

CANADA’S ONE-STOP MORTGAGE LENDER

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CANADA’S ONE-STOP MORTGAGE LENDER

ANNUAL REPORT 2013

The Right Strategy 
Record Results 

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Business Profile

Home Capital Group Inc., together with its operating subsidiary Home Trust Company, has developed a 
track record of success as Canada’s leading alternative lender. Building on the demonstrated strength of 
its core residential mortgage lending business, the Company also offers complementary lending services, 
as well as highly competitive deposit investment products.

MISSION STATEMENT

Home Capital’s mission is to deliver superior shareholder value by focusing on well-defi ned niches in the Canadian lending and deposit-
taking market place that generate above average returns, have acceptable residual risk profi les and are not adequately served by traditional 
fi nancial institutions, while protecting the depositors and operating within regulatory guidelines and the Company’s risk appetite. 

Home Trust Branches

MORTGAGE LENDING

Home Trust is one of Canada’s leading mortgage lenders, focusing on homeowners who typically do not meet all the lending criteria of 
traditional fi nancial institutions. By offering a range of mortgage products, Home Trust is uniquely positioned to provide fi nancial 
solutions to meet the needs of thousands of Canadians. With a proprietary lending approach, comprehensive borrower profi ling and 
fl exible alternative options, Home Trust is a one-stop shop for borrowers and mortgage brokers. Home Trust is also a provider of 
commercial fi rst mortgages to high-quality borrowers in selected markets across Canada.

CONSUMER LENDING

Home Trust’s Equityline Visa program brings the advantages to cardholders of accessing the equity they have built in their homes 
together with the features and convenience of a Gold Visa card. The Company also offers deposit-secured credit cards for individuals 
who wish to build or re-establish a positive credit history. Home Trust’s Retail Credit Services provides installment fi nancing for 
customers making purchases from established businesses. PSiGate, a wholly owned subsidiary, offers electronic card-based payment 
services to merchants who conduct business primarily on the Internet.

DEPOSIT INVESTMENTS

Home Trust provides a broad range of deposit investment services through its extensive deposit broker network. In addition, Home Trust 
recently launched its direct-to-consumer brand, Oaken Financial, which offers a competitive suite of deposit products, including a daily 
interest savings account, to provide customers with a secure alternative to manage their savings independently. With effi cient, personal 
service and competitive rates, Home Trust offers a number of solutions to meet the long -term and short -term needs of investors looking 
to diversify their portfolios.

CONTENTS 1 Report to Shareholders 6 Proven Results 7 Performance vs. Target  8 Corporate Governance at Home Capital 
11 Corporate Social Responsibility 12 Management’s Discussion and Analysis 73 Consolidated Financial Statements 
80 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Home Capital Group Inc.
Suite 2300
145 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario  M5H 1J8
Tel: 416-360-4663
Toll Free: 1-800-990-7881

CANADA’S ONE-STOP MORTGAGE LENDER

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CANADA’S ONE-STOP MORTGAGE LENDER

ANNUAL REPORT 2013

The Right Strategy 
Record Results 

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Business Profile

Home Capital Group Inc., together with its operating subsidiary Home Trust Company, has developed a 
track record of success as Canada’s leading alternative lender. Building on the demonstrated strength of 
its core residential mortgage lending business, the Company also offers complementary lending services, 
as well as highly competitive deposit investment products.

MISSION STATEMENT

Home Capital’s mission is to deliver superior shareholder value by focusing on well-defi ned niches in the Canadian lending and deposit-
taking market place that generate above average returns, have acceptable residual risk profi les and are not adequately served by traditional 
fi nancial institutions, while protecting the depositors and operating within regulatory guidelines and the Company’s risk appetite. 

Home Trust Branches

MORTGAGE LENDING

Home Trust is one of Canada’s leading mortgage lenders, focusing on homeowners who typically do not meet all the lending criteria of 
traditional fi nancial institutions. By offering a range of mortgage products, Home Trust is uniquely positioned to provide fi nancial 
solutions to meet the needs of thousands of Canadians. With a proprietary lending approach, comprehensive borrower profi ling and 
fl exible alternative options, Home Trust is a one-stop shop for borrowers and mortgage brokers. Home Trust is also a provider of 
commercial fi rst mortgages to high-quality borrowers in selected markets across Canada.

CONSUMER LENDING

Home Trust’s Equityline Visa program brings the advantages to cardholders of accessing the equity they have built in their homes 
together with the features and convenience of a Gold Visa card. The Company also offers deposit-secured credit cards for individuals 
who wish to build or re-establish a positive credit history. Home Trust’s Retail Credit Services provides installment fi nancing for 
customers making purchases from established businesses. PSiGate, a wholly owned subsidiary, offers electronic card-based payment 
services to merchants who conduct business primarily on the Internet.

DEPOSIT INVESTMENTS

Home Trust provides a broad range of deposit investment services through its extensive deposit broker network. In addition, Home Trust 
recently launched its direct-to-consumer brand, Oaken Financial, which offers a competitive suite of deposit products, including a daily 
interest savings account, to provide customers with a secure alternative to manage their savings independently. With effi cient, personal 
service and competitive rates, Home Trust offers a number of solutions to meet the long -term and short -term needs of investors looking 
to diversify their portfolios.

CONTENTS 1 Report to Shareholders 6 Proven Results 7 Performance vs. Target  8 Corporate Governance at Home Capital 
11 Corporate Social Responsibility 12 Management’s Discussion and Analysis 73 Consolidated Financial Statements 
80 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights
Summary of Data for 10 Year Review

For the years ended December 31 
(000s, except per share amounts)

Total assets

Total assets under administration

Total loans

Total loans under administration

Securitized residential mortgages 
on-balance sheet

Deposits

Shareholders’ equity

Revenue

Net income

Book value of common shares

Earnings per share – basic

Earnings per share – fully diluted

2013

2012

2011

2010 IFRS

2010 GAAP

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

20,075,850

21,997,781

18,019,901

19,941,832

5,210,021

12,765,954

1,177,697

949,547

256,542

33.90

7.40

7.32

18,800,079

17,696,471

 15,518,818 

 7,712,239 

 7,360,874 

 5,809,713 

 4,975,093 

 3,902,316 

19,681,750

17,696,471

 15,518,818 

 15,878,772 

 11,508,585 

 8,423,971 

 6,434,548 

 5,009,878 

17,159,913

16,089,648

 14,091,755 

 5,861,722 

 5,468,540 

 4,531,568 

 4,045,571 

 3,328,858 

18,041,584

16,089,648

 14,091,755 

 14,028,255 

 9,616,251 

 7,145,826 

 4,505,026 

 4,436,420 

3,284,829

4,085,013

2,813,459

3,613,643

2,568,513

3,069,253

2,257,740

2,758,480

6,706,160

10,136,599

968,213

887,685

221,983

27.96

6.40

6.38

8,243,350

7,922,124

774,785

790,274

190,080

22.38

5.48

5.46

 8,116,636 

 6,595,979 

 628,585 

 687,249 

 154,752 

 18.14 

 4.46 

 4.45 

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–

–

–

–

–

–

 6,522,850 

 6,409,822 

 5,102,781 

 4,413,984 

 3,443,640 

2,901,515

2,269,157

 742,280 

 533,937 

 180,944 

 21.42 

 5.21 

 5.20 

 590,288 

 489,179 

 144,493 

 17.00 

 4.19 

 4.15 

 432,753 

 454,695 

 108,687 

 12.57 

 3.15 

 3.13 

 348,040 

 368,881 

 90,241 

10.08

2.62

2.59

 276,866 

 282,549 

 67,815 

8.10

1.99

1.95

218,885

234,704

60,861

 6.44 

 1.80 

 1.72 

162,207

181,839

44,551

 4.80 

 1.33 

 1.27 

In 2011, Home Capital Group Inc. implemented International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with a transition date of January 1, 2010. Figures for 2010 
have been restated on an IFRS basis. Figures for 2009 and prior years are on a former Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis.

23.9% 

Return on equity was 
23.9%, exceeding 20% for 
the 16th consecutive year  

$256.5million

Net income for 2013 was 
$256.5 million, an increase 
of 15.6% over 2012

$19.94billion 

Total loans under 
administration grew by 
10.5% over 2012 to reach 
$19.94 billion at the end 
of 2013

Net Income
($ millions)

Earnings per Share
(basic in dollars)

Return on Equity 
(percentage) 

257

222

181

190

155

144

7.40

6.40

5.48

5.21

4.46

4.19

28.2

27.2

27.3  27.1

25.5

23.9 

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10

10

11

12

13

09

10

10

11

12

13

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10

10

11

12

13

15.6%

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200

150

Home Capital reported a 15.6% increase 
in net income over the $222.0 million 
attained in 2012, reaching $256.5 million 
for the year ended 2013.

100

50

  Former Canadian GAAP Basis 

  IFRS Basis 

0

09

10

10

11

12

13

 15.6%

7

6

5
 Basic earnings per share rose to 
$7. 40 for the year ended December 31, 
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2013, a 1 5. 6% increase over the 
3
$6. 40 reported for 2012.

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  IFRS Basis
0

23.9%

Home Capital surpassed 20% 
return on equity for the 16th 
consecutive year, reaching 23.9% 
at December 31, 2013.

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15

10

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10

10

11

12

13

09

10

10

11

12

12

"09" 
"10" 
"10" 
"11" 
"12" 
"13" 

144
181
155
190
222
257

"09" 
"10" 
"10" 
"11" 
"12" 
"13" 

4.19
5.21
4.46
5.48
6.4
7.4

"09" 
"10" 
"10" 
"11" 
"12" 
"12" 

28.2
27.2
27.3
27.1
25.5
23.9

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Ten-year Cumulative Total Return on $100 Investment

Comparison between S&P/TSX Composite Index (S&P/TSX) and Home Capital Group Inc. (HCG)
December 31, 2003–December 31, 2013

Compounded 
Annual Growth 

Over 10 Years 19%

$7.32 

Diluted earnings per share 
were $7.32 for the year, 
an increase of 14.7% 
over 2012

HCG
19%

S&P/TSX
8%

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

$31.25

$34.75

$34.05

$41.90

$19.80

$41.85

$51.79

$49.10

$59.07

$80.93

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600

400

200

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HCG Stock
Price
Performance

Closing Price as of December 31
Share prices have been restated to reflect two-for-one stock split on January 29, 2004.

1000

800

600

400

200

0

“2003”

“2004”

“2005”

“2006”

“2007”

“2008”

“2009”

“2010”

“2011”

“2012”

“2013”

“2003”  . . . . . . . 100  . . . . . . . . . 100
“2004”  . . . . . . . 114.48 . . . . . . . 188.91
“2005”  . . . . . . . 142.1 . . . . . . . . 211.06
“2006”  . . . . . . . 166.63 . . . . . . . 208.59
“2007”  . . . . . . . 183.01 . . . . . . . 259.49
“2008”  . . . . . . . 122.61 . . . . . . . 124.71
“2009”  . . . . . . . 165.59 . . . . . . . 268.84
“2010”  . . . . . . . 194.75 . . . . . . . 337.72
“2011”  . . . . . . . 177.78 . . . . . . . 324.87
“2012”  . . . . . . . 190.56 . . . . . . . 398.06
“2013”  . . . . . . . 215.32 . . . . . . . 554.78

Corporate Directory

HOME TRUST COMPANY

Pino Decina
Executive Vice President, 
Residential Mortgage 
Lending

John R. K. Harry
Senior Vice President, 
Commercial Mortgage 
Lending

Chris Ahlvik, LL.B
Senior Vice President, 
Corporate Counsel and 
Corporate Secretary

David J. Novak
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Risk Offi cer

Marie Holland, CPA, CA 
Senior Vice President, 
Internal Audit

John Hong
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Compliance Offi cer 
and  Chief Anti-Money 
Laundering Offi cer

Stephen Copperthwaite, 
CMA, ORMP
Senior Vice President, 
Relationship Manager

Greg Parker
Senior Vice President, 
Treasurer

Options Listing:
Montreal Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol: HCG

Capital Stock:
As at December 31, 2013, 
there were 34,744,090 
Common Shares outstanding

Memberships:
Canada Deposit Insurance 
Corporation
Trust Companies Association 
of Canada

Directors:

Kevin P. D. Smith
Chairman of the Board

Hon. William G. Davis 
P.C., C.C., Q.C.
Vice Chair of the Board

James C. Baillie

William Falk

Diana L. Graham

John M. E. Marsh

Robert A. Mitchell, CPA, CA

Martin Reid

Gerald M. Soloway

Bonita Then

Leslie Thompson

Offi cers:

Gerald M. Soloway
Chief Executive Offi cer

Martin Reid
President

Brian R. Mosko
Chief Operating Offi cer and 
Executive Vice President 

Robert Blowes, FCPA, FCA
Chief Financial Offi cer and 
Executive Vice President 

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Auditors:
Ernst & Young LLP
Chartered Accountants
Toronto, Ontario

Principal Bankers:
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia

Transfer Agent:
Computershare Investor 
Services Inc.
100 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1
Tel:  1-800-564-6253

Stock Listing:
Toronto Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol: HCG

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GO HERE.

Halifax:
5251 Duke Street
Suite 1205, Duke Tower
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1P3
Tel:  902-422-4387

1-888-306-2421

Fax: 902-422-8891

1-888-306-2435

Montreal:
2020 Rue University
Suite 2420
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 2A5
Tel:  514-843-0129

1-866-542-0129

Fax: 514-843-7620

1-866-620-7620

 Winnipeg:
201 Portage Avenue
18th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 3K6
Tel:  204-942-1619
Fax: 204-942-1638

 Fariba Rawhani
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Information Offi cer

Branches:

Toronto:
145 King Street West
Suite 2300
Toronto, Ontario M5H 1J8
Tel:  416-360-4663

1-800-990-7881

Fax: 416-363-7611

1-888-470-2092

Calgary:
10655 Southport Road SW
Suite 920
Calgary, Alberta T2W 4Y1
Tel:  403-244-2432

1-866-235-3081

Fax: 403-244-6542

1-866-544-3081

2500

2000

Vancouver:
200 Granville Street
Suite 1288
Vancouver, British Columbia 
V6C 1S4
Tel:  604-484-4663

1500

1-866-235-3080

Fax: 604-484-4664

1-866-564-3524

1000

500

0

2000

For Shareholder 
Information, Please 
Contact:
1999
Chris Ahlvik
Senior Vice President, 
Corporate Counsel
Home Capital Group Inc.
145 King Street West
Suite 2300
Toronto, Ontario M5H 1J8
Tel:  416-360-4663

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

an eleventh hour change before we printed the report with 2008 on the cover resulted in
the styled graph losing one year and being stretched to accommodate, the rough graph below was not edited at the time
due to short scheduling, this year’s graph will be created the same way (again… short scheduling)

1-800-990-7881

Fax: 416-363-7611

1-888-470-2092
www.homecapital.com
www.hometrust.ca

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Financial Highlights
Summary of Data for 10 Year Review

For the years ended December 31 
(000s, except per share amounts)

Total assets

Total assets under administration

Total loans

Total loans under administration

Securitized residential mortgages 
on-balance sheet

Deposits

Shareholders’ equity

Revenue

Net income

Book value of common shares

Earnings per share – basic

Earnings per share – fully diluted

2013

2012

2011

2010 IFRS

2010 GAAP

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

20,075,850

21,997,781

18,019,901

19,941,832

5,210,021

12,765,954

1,177,697

949,547

256,542

33.90

7.40

7.32

18,800,079

17,696,471

 15,518,818 

 7,712,239 

 7,360,874 

 5,809,713 

 4,975,093 

 3,902,316 

19,681,750

17,696,471

 15,518,818 

 15,878,772 

 11,508,585 

 8,423,971 

 6,434,548 

 5,009,878 

17,159,913

16,089,648

 14,091,755 

 5,861,722 

 5,468,540 

 4,531,568 

 4,045,571 

 3,328,858 

18,041,584

16,089,648

 14,091,755 

 14,028,255 

 9,616,251 

 7,145,826 

 4,505,026 

 4,436,420 

3,284,829

4,085,013

2,813,459

3,613,643

2,568,513

3,069,253

2,257,740

2,758,480

6,706,160

10,136,599

968,213

887,685

221,983

27.96

6.40

6.38

8,243,350

7,922,124

774,785

790,274

190,080

22.38

5.48

5.46

 8,116,636 

 6,595,979 

 628,585 

 687,249 

 154,752 

 18.14 

 4.46 

 4.45 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 6,522,850 

 6,409,822 

 5,102,781 

 4,413,984 

 3,443,640 

2,901,515

2,269,157

 742,280 

 533,937 

 180,944 

 21.42 

 5.21 

 5.20 

 590,288 

 489,179 

 144,493 

 17.00 

 4.19 

 4.15 

 432,753 

 454,695 

 108,687 

 12.57 

 3.15 

 3.13 

 348,040 

 368,881 

 90,241 

10.08

2.62

2.59

 276,866 

 282,549 

 67,815 

8.10

1.99

1.95

218,885

234,704

60,861

 6.44 

 1.80 

 1.72 

162,207

181,839

44,551

 4.80 

 1.33 

 1.27 

In 2011, Home Capital Group Inc. implemented International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with a transition date of January 1, 2010. Figures for 2010 
have been restated on an IFRS basis. Figures for 2009 and prior years are on a former Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis.

23.9% 

Return on equity was 
23.9%, exceeding 20% for 
the 16th consecutive year  

$256.5million

Net income for 2013 was 
$256.5 million, an increase 
of 15.6% over 2012

$19.94billion 

Total loans under 
administration grew by 
10.5% over 2012 to reach 
$19.94 billion at the end 
of 2013

Net Income
($ millions)

Earnings per Share
(basic in dollars)

Return on Equity 
(percentage) 

257

222

181

190

155

144

7.40

6.40

5.48

5.21

4.46

4.19

28.2

27.2

27.3  27.1

25.5

23.9 

09

10

10

11

12

13

09

10

10

11

12

13

09

10

10

11

12

13

15.6%

250

200

150

Home Capital reported a 15.6% increase 
in net income over the $222.0 million 
attained in 2012, reaching $256.5 million 
for the year ended 2013.

100

50

  Former Canadian GAAP Basis 

  IFRS Basis 

0

09

10

10

11

12

13

 15.6%

7

6

5
 Basic earnings per share rose to 
$7. 40 for the year ended December 31, 
4
2013, a 1 5. 6% increase over the 
3
$6. 40 reported for 2012.

2

1
  IFRS Basis
0

23.9%

Home Capital surpassed 20% 
return on equity for the 16th 
consecutive year, reaching 23.9% 
at December 31, 2013.

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

09

10

10

11

12

13

09

10

10

11

12

12

"09" 
"10" 
"10" 
"11" 
"12" 
"13" 

144
181
155
190
222
257

"09" 
"10" 
"10" 
"11" 
"12" 
"13" 

4.19
5.21
4.46
5.48
6.4
7.4

"09" 
"10" 
"10" 
"11" 
"12" 
"12" 

28.2
27.2
27.3
27.1
25.5
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Ten-year Cumulative Total Return on $100 Investment

Comparison between S&P/TSX Composite Index (S&P/TSX) and Home Capital Group Inc. (HCG)
December 31, 2003–December 31, 2013

Compounded 
Annual Growth 

Over 10 Years 19%

$7.32 

Diluted earnings per share 
were $7.32 for the year, 
an increase of 14.7% 
over 2012

HCG
19%

S&P/TSX
8%

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

$31.25

$34.75

$34.05

$41.90

$19.80

$41.85

$51.79

$49.10

$59.07

$80.93

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

HCG Stock
Price
Performance

Closing Price as of December 31
Share prices have been restated to reflect two-for-one stock split on January 29, 2004.

1000

800

600

400

200

0

“2003”

“2004”

“2005”

“2006”

“2007”

“2008”

“2009”

“2010”

“2011”

“2012”

“2013”

“2003”  . . . . . . . 100  . . . . . . . . . 100
“2004”  . . . . . . . 114.48 . . . . . . . 188.91
“2005”  . . . . . . . 142.1 . . . . . . . . 211.06
“2006”  . . . . . . . 166.63 . . . . . . . 208.59
“2007”  . . . . . . . 183.01 . . . . . . . 259.49
“2008”  . . . . . . . 122.61 . . . . . . . 124.71
“2009”  . . . . . . . 165.59 . . . . . . . 268.84
“2010”  . . . . . . . 194.75 . . . . . . . 337.72
“2011”  . . . . . . . 177.78 . . . . . . . 324.87
“2012”  . . . . . . . 190.56 . . . . . . . 398.06
“2013”  . . . . . . . 215.32 . . . . . . . 554.78

Corporate Directory

HOME TRUST COMPANY

Pino Decina
Executive Vice President, 
Residential Mortgage 
Lending

John R. K. Harry
Senior Vice President, 
Commercial Mortgage 
Lending

Chris Ahlvik, LL.B
Senior Vice President, 
Corporate Counsel and 
Corporate Secretary

David J. Novak
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Risk Offi cer

Marie Holland, CPA, CA 
Senior Vice President, 
Internal Audit

John Hong
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Compliance Offi cer 
and  Chief Anti-Money 
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Stephen Copperthwaite, 
CMA, ORMP
Senior Vice President, 
Relationship Manager

Greg Parker
Senior Vice President, 
Treasurer

Options Listing:
Montreal Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol: HCG

Capital Stock:
As at December 31, 2013, 
there were 34,744,090 
Common Shares outstanding

Memberships:
Canada Deposit Insurance 
Corporation
Trust Companies Association 
of Canada

Directors:

Kevin P. D. Smith
Chairman of the Board

Hon. William G. Davis 
P.C., C.C., Q.C.
Vice Chair of the Board

James C. Baillie

William Falk

Diana L. Graham

John M. E. Marsh

Robert A. Mitchell, CPA, CA

Martin Reid

Gerald M. Soloway

Bonita Then

Leslie Thompson

Offi cers:

Gerald M. Soloway
Chief Executive Offi cer

Martin Reid
President

Brian R. Mosko
Chief Operating Offi cer and 
Executive Vice President 

Robert Blowes, FCPA, FCA
Chief Financial Offi cer and 
Executive Vice President 

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Principal Bankers:
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia

Transfer Agent:
Computershare Investor 
Services Inc.
100 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1
Tel:  1-800-564-6253

Stock Listing:
Toronto Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol: HCG

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Halifax:
5251 Duke Street
Suite 1205, Duke Tower
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1P3
Tel:  902-422-4387

1-888-306-2421

Fax: 902-422-8891

1-888-306-2435

Montreal:
2020 Rue University
Suite 2420
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 2A5
Tel:  514-843-0129

1-866-542-0129

Fax: 514-843-7620

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 Winnipeg:
201 Portage Avenue
18th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 3K6
Tel:  204-942-1619
Fax: 204-942-1638

 Fariba Rawhani
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Information Offi cer

Branches:

Toronto:
145 King Street West
Suite 2300
Toronto, Ontario M5H 1J8
Tel:  416-360-4663

1-800-990-7881

Fax: 416-363-7611

1-888-470-2092

Calgary:
10655 Southport Road SW
Suite 920
Calgary, Alberta T2W 4Y1
Tel:  403-244-2432

1-866-235-3081

Fax: 403-244-6542

1-866-544-3081

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200 Granville Street
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Vancouver, British Columbia 
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Senior Vice President, 
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145 King Street West
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Toronto, Ontario M5H 1J8
Tel:  416-360-4663

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Fax: 416-363-7611

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www.homecapital.com
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Report to Shareholders

In 2013 we celebrated another year of record performance and 
another year in which we met or exceeded all of our annual financial 
and operating objectives. Looking ahead, with a strong and stable 
Canadian economy and real estate market, and continuing solid 
demand for our products, we are confident 2014 will be yet another 
record year as we enhance our position as Canada’s leading 
alternative financial institution. 

Another Year of Record Performances 

Our results in 2013 are yet another example of how our value-enhancing strategies are effective through all phases of the 
economic cycle. Since the Company’s founding over a quarter of a century ago, our focus has been on generating steady and 
sustainable growth in earnings while at the same time maintaining a stable risk profile with a strong financial position and 
industry-leading capital ratios.

3 Well-Defined Strategic Priorities

Report to Shareholders (continued)

As a result of this proven business model, once again in 2013 we generated a year with record earnings, strong growth 
across all of our business lines, and an exceptional return on equity. We met or exceeded all of our annual financial goals 
and objectives for the year:

 >   Net income rose 15.6% for the year;

 >   Diluted earnings per share were up 14.7%;

 >   Total loans under administration increased 10.5%; and 

 >   Our 23.9% return on shareholders’ equity once again beat our 20% goal, the 16th consecutive year that our annual return 

on equity has exceeded 20%.

Overall, total loans under administration rose to over $19.94 billion, up 10.5% from $18.04 billion in 2012. Strong 
demand for all our mortgage lending products resulted in total mortgage originations increasing by 15.2% for the year 
from $6.01 billion to $6.92 billion. Supported by a stable Canadian economy and real estate market, originations in our 
traditional mortgage products, which continue to be of exceptional credit quality, rose a significant 6.3% to $4.77 billion 
in 2013 as we continue to experience growing demand for this segment of our business. In 2012, we refocused our 
attention on these higher-margin, more profitable non-securitized loans, and our efforts produced solid results in 2013.  
We continue to experience strong demand for these traditional product offerings, and as we have increased this segment 
of our business we have also improved the credit profile with average credit scores up from last year and lower loan-to-
value ratios. We look for this segment of our business to continue to grow and generate increased profitability in the years 
ahead. 

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Building and maintaining Canada’s leading Alternative Financial Institution 
Serving an established and growing market niche

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maintaining a Strong, Conservative Financial Position  
Generating strong shareholder returns through good times and bad

Our Accelerator, or insured residential mortgage originations, also increased in 2013, up a very strong 25.7% to $1.01 billion 
from 2012. this segment of our business remains one of our key products and helps to fulfill our mandate to provide a 
true full-service, one-stop shop for the Canadian mortgage business. We look for the securitized segment of our mortgage 
originations to continue growing. 

Rounding out our product offerings, our consumer retail credit portfolio, which includes durable household goods such as 
water heaters and large-ticket home improvement items, also rose by 25% in 2013 to $340.0 million, the result of our 
success at building and expanding relationships with our business partners. Looking ahead, our intention is to continue 
increasing this aspect of our business as it offers attractive returns with an excellent risk profile.

In 2013, as in prior years, we enhanced the quality and strength of our capital base while reducing our risk profile. While a key 
goal at Home Capital is to expand our businesses, it is critical that we also ensure we are well positioned to prosper through 
both good times and bad. to this end, capital ratios under the new Basel III guidelines remained robust at year-end, with solid 
Common equity tier 1 and total capital ratios of 16.8% and 19.7%, respectively, well above our minimum annual targets. 
the credit quality of our loan portfolio also remained strong with non-performing loans representing only 0.35% of the total 
portfolio as at December 31, 2013, well within our expected and acceptable range. provisions for credit losses at 0.09% of 
gross loans represent a nominal percentage of our net interest margin, leaving a significant spread for overhead and profit.

With our consistent growth and positive outlook on the future, we were pleased to announce, after the end of the second 
quarter, an 8% increase in our common share dividends to $1.12 on an annual basis. On February 12, 2014, a further $0.04 
increase in our quarterly common share dividends was announced, raising our annualized dividend to $1.28 per share, a 
further reflection of our commitment to enhancing shareholder value. these increases represent total dividend growth of 23% 
year over year. 

In addition, on February 12, 2014 we declared a stock dividend of one common share for every issued and outstanding 
share, resulting in an effective two-for-one stock split of our common shares. With this initiative, we expect to provide greater 
liquidity for our shareholders, increase and broaden the Company’s shareholder base, and improve accessibility to Home 
Capital common shares.

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strategic priority 
Building on our operational excellence 
Investing to ensure our growth is managed and prudent

We implemented a similar stock dividend in January 2004, when our common shares were trading at a price of 
$33.90, resulting in an after-split price of $16.95. Over the ten years since that stock dividend was declared, the total 
value of our shares has increased by more than four and a half times. Over this same ten-year period, our common 
share dividends have been increased nineteen times, resulting in an 967% overall increase in cash dividends paid 
to shareholders. Our average annual return on equity over the same period was in excess of 25%. these significant 
increases in shareholder returns and shareholder value have been achieved in spite of the financial crisis that occurred 
in 2007 and 2008, again a clear indication of how our strategies and our adherence to our operating priorities are 
creating real and tangible benefits for shareholders through all phases of the economic cycle. 

Strategies that Succeed 

Our first strategic priority is to build and maintain our presence as Canada’s leading alternative financial institution. By 
serving those segments of the financial services market that we believe are underserved, we have built an established 
and growing market niche, and we continue to offer a full line of products that meet the needs of borrowers and 
brokers while targeting our high-value alternative mortgage segment. 

to further enhance our presence and diversify our product offerings, in December 2013 we launched a new direct-to-
consumer brand, Oaken Financial, offering consumer deposit products that include GICs and the new Oaken Savings 
Account. With Oaken, we offer our customers a secure and competitive way to independently manage their savings with 
some of the highest deposit rates available in Canada. 

Our second strategic priority is to maintain a strong and conservative financial position, as reported by our balance 
sheet, so that we can continue to generate enviable returns for our shareholders through good times and bad. Our 
conservative capital ratios, strong liquidity position and prudent risk profile all position Home Capital to prosper going 
forward. 

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Our third strategic priority is to enhance operational excellence by continuing to invest in industry-leading corporate 
governance, risk management and customer service processes and systems. At Home Capital, we recognize that quality 
and value require that effective and efficient processes and controls be in place ahead of growth in our businesses. the 
Company has continued to invest in oversight functions staffed by experienced professionals which has resulted in an 
enhanced risk culture. Implementation of advanced technology solutions to monitor and detect activities associated with 
financial crime, a risk-sensitive capital allocation approach, and forward-looking analysis of our strategic opportunities 
create value for shareholders and increase protection of depositors. We will continue to invest in these important oversight 
and control functions, and will carefully manage the continued growth we see in the years ahead.

A Positive outlook 

Looking ahead, we are confident that our growth will continue. the Canadian economy and real estate market remain 
strong, supported by continuing low interest rates, stable and improving employment, and increasing immigration. With our 
proprietary and proven approach to underwriting, we are in a stronger position than ever before to serve our niche market — 
homeowners who we know are good, reliable and stable customers.     

With this positive outlook, we have established the following objectives for 2014:

 >   13% to 18% growth in total net earnings;

 >   13% to 18% growth in diluted earnings per share;

 >   15% to 20% growth in total loans under administration; and

 >   20% return on shareholders’ equity.

the Board of Directors would like to acknowledge Leslie thompson, who will not be standing for re-election at this year’s 
Annual Meeting of Shareholders. We thank her for her contribution and wish her all the best for the future.

the Board and management welcome Ms. Jacqueline Beaurivage who will stand as a nominee for election to the Board  
at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Ms. Beaurivage brings over 30 years of experience as a senior executive 
in various leadership roles at large Canadian chartered banks, and most recently with Ontario teachers’ pension plan, 
and is well versed in strategic planning, corporate governance, risk management and banking.  We are confident that her 
significant expertise and depth of knowledge will be assets to the Board and the Company.

In closing, we thank everyone at Home Capital for their contribution to our record performance in 2013. By adhering to our 
core competencies, and focusing on our well-defined strategic priorities, we are growing our business and delivering superior 
returns to our shareholders. With your help, we expect this progress to continue for years to come.

Dr. Kevin P.D. Smith 
Chairman of the Board 

Gerald m. Soloway 
Chief Executive Officer

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Proven Results

GRoWtH

Home Capital sustained 
its strength in key financial 
measurements. the Company’s 
core business activities 
generated strong results, 
contributing to asset growth of 
6.8% and an increase in total 
revenue of 7.0%. 

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return on assets of 1.7% and 
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increased to $1.18 billion,  
a 21.6% rise from the  
previous year.

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regulatory and related 
standards. the level of impaired 
loans is comparable to that 
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institutions. Home Capital’s 
robust risk management 
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of the Company’s philosophy.

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RetuRn on eQuItY (Roe)
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Corporate Governance at Home Capital

Home Capital recognizes the importance of strong and effective corporate 
governance. As a reporting issuer and publicly accountable entity, Home Capital has 
governance standards that are consistent with the corporate governance guidelines 
set out by the toronto Stock exchange and are compliant with applicable rules 
adopted by the Canadian Securities Administrators.

the Board of Directors of Home Capital is responsible for the stewardship of Home Capital and for supervising the 
management of the business affairs of the Company. this includes creating a culture of integrity throughout the Company. 
All employees, officers and directors are subject to Home Capital’s Code of Business Conduct and ethics, which requires the 
highest standards of ethical behaviour in all dealings on behalf of the Company.

the Board ensures that appropriate structures and procedures are in place so that it can independently and effectively oversee 
the Company’s strategy, risk profile and operations. A straightforward, proven business model and comparatively simple 
products afford a thorough understanding of risk and opportunity. new product initiatives are subjected to a formal, rigorous 
evaluation process to ensure they are both well understood and consistent with the Company’s risk appetite. Home Capital 
uses a Board-driven, strategic planning process that links strategic analysis and insight with financial forecasting, stress testing 
and capital adequacy. the Company aligns employee incentives with long-term value creation through a regulatory-compliant 
compensation process that includes the engagement of expert third-party compensation advice.

In addition to regularly scheduled meetings, the Board and its committees hold ad hoc meetings as the need arises and 
directors attend education sessions for emerging trends, industry developments and best practices. the Company continually 
looks for ways to improve its corporate governance policies and procedures, and the Governance, nominating and Conduct 
Review Committee is responsible for reviewing Home Capital’s corporate governance practices at least annually. Home Capital 
and its wholly owned subsidiary, Home trust, also adopted the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions’ Corporate 
Governance Guideline.

the Board reviews and approves Home Capital’s strategic and financial plans and risk appetite at least annually. the Board 
receives strategic updates throughout the year from each of the principal business groups and receives regular risk updates 
from the enterprise Risk Management and Compliance departments.

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 >   The Board and its committees function under charters that specify their roles, accountabilities and responsibilities.

 >   Nine of ten directors are independent, the Chairs and all members of each of the Board committees are independent, and the 

roles of CEO and Chairman of the Board are separate. 

 >   The Board is responsible for adopting and approving the Company’s risk appetite and strategic and financial plans annually.

 >   The Board reviews and approves all critical risk policies, delegations of authority, and Company-wide limits.

 >   The Board holds in-camera meetings of the independent directors at every Board meeting, and meets independently with the 
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Credit Officer, Senior Vice President of Internal Audit, Chief Compliance Officer 
and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer, and external auditors no less than quarterly.

 >   Home Capital provides an orientation program for new directors and conducts ongoing education sessions.

 >   The Company maintains a minimum share ownership requirement for directors, the Chief Executive Officer and other named 

executive officers to ensure alignment with the interests of all shareholders.

 >    The Board has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan to preserve the fair treatment of all shareholders in the event of a take-over bid.

 >   The Chair of the Governance, Nominating and Conduct Review Committee conducts an annual Board evaluation to assess 

the effectiveness of the Board and its committees, as well as the effectiveness of each director through self-evaluation and           
one-on-one meetings with the Chairman of the Board.

the Board of Directors is assisted in its oversight of the business by four committees of the Board and by independent oversight 
functions within the business that report directly to the Board and its committees.

Audit Committee

the Audit Committee assists the Board in its oversight role with respect to:
 >   the quality and integrity of financial reporting to shareholders; 

 >   the external auditor’s performance, qualifications and independence;

 >   complaints with respect to accounting, internal accounting control or auditing matters; and

 >   the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls, including the effectiveness and independence of the Company’s finance, 

internal audit and compliance functions.

the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer, and the Senior Vice president of 
Internal Audit each report to the Audit Committee independently and meet in camera at least quarterly. the Committee meets 
with the external auditors at least quarterly.

Risk and Capital Committee 

the Risk and Capital Committee assists the Board in its oversight role with respect to:
 >   reviewing and recommending Board approval of the Company’s overall risk appetite framework, including risk limits;

 >   identifying, assessing and managing the Company’s risk profile;

 >   reviewing and approving the Company’s risk and capital policies; 

 >   reviewing the effectiveness of the Company’s risk and capital practices; and

 >   reviewing the Company’s adherence to internal risk and capital policies and procedures through timely management reporting.

the Chief Risk Officer and the Chief Credit Officer each report to the Risk and Capital Committee independently and meet in 
camera at least quarterly.

Governance, nominating and Conduct Review Committee 

the Governance, nominating and Conduct Review Committee assists the Board in its oversight role with respect to:

 >   identifying individuals qualified and suitable to become members of the Board of Directors and recommending nominees to 

the Board for each annual meeting of shareholders; 

 >   the development of the Company’s corporate governance policies, practices and processes;

 >   the effectiveness of the Board, its committees and the Chairs of those committees;

 >   evaluating the contributions of individual directors; 

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Corporate Governance at Home Capital (continued)

 >   reviewing conflicts of interest, confidential information, transactions involving related parties of the Company, and disclosure of 

information; and 

 >   Director orientation, education and development policy and programs.

Human Resources and Compensation Committee 

the Human Resources and Compensation Committee assists the Board in its oversight role with respect to:

 >   the Company’s human resources strategy, policies and programs;

 >   all matters relating to proper utilization of human resources within the Company, with special focus on management succession, 

development and compensation;

 >   management of compensation-related risk; and

 >   the compliance of Directors, officers and employees with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics Policy.

the Vice president, Human Resources meets in camera with the Human Resources and Compensation Committee at least quarterly.

Board of directors

Shareholders

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Shareholders’ Auditors

Elect

Report

Human Resources and  
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Governance, Nominating and  
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Risk and Capital Committee

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Internal 
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Home Capital views robust corporate governance principles and practices not only as a critical matter of regulatory compliance, but also as a 
competitive advantage in its core market. For more information about corporate governance at Home Capital, please refer to Home Capital’s 
Management Information Circular. the Circular contains detailed information about directors and management, as well as the Company’s 
Statement of Corporate Governance practices.

www.homecapital.com

the Company’s website contains information about corporate governance at Home Capital, including the Statement of Corporate Governance 
practices, Charters of the Board of Directors and Board Committees, position Descriptions, Director Compensation and  Independence 
Standards, Code of Business Conduct and ethics policy, Disclosure policy, Whistleblower policy and Shareholder Rights plan.

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A Commitment to Our Communities 

Home Capital recognizes the importance of contributing to our communities through corporate commitment and employee 

fundraising efforts. We invest in communities through a variety of charitable donations and sponsorships, and are proud 

to partner with organizations whose focus aligns with our principles – fi nancial literacy, an entrepreneurial culture, serving 

the underserved, and our belief in every Canadian’s right to shelter. Most recently, we partnered with Junior Achievement 

of Canada, the largest youth business organization in Canada. In December 2013,  volunteers participated in a Junior 

Achievement economics for Success program for Grade 8 students in toronto, which helps prepare today’s young people to 

succeed in an ever-changing global economy. 

A Commitment to Our Employees

We strive to attract top talent and create a workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. 

to that end, we focus on all aspects of the employee experience, including rewards and recognition, communication, 

leadership, culture, professional and personal growth, accountability and performance, and corporate social responsibility. 

A recent employee engagement Survey revealed that our employees are motivated by the Company’s senior leadership team 

and organizational vision, and value the strength of teamwork and opportunity for innovation. At Home Capital, we have 

an outstanding team that demonstrates integrity and commitment every day, with a focus on customer satisfaction and 

business success. 

A Commitment to Our Environment

Home Capital is committed to implementing environmentally sustainable business practices that reduce our impact  on the 

environment  and  encourage our employees to make green choices . the Company  supports business practices that reduce 

energy consumption and  participates in initiatives that benefi t the  environment in practical and meaningful ways. In 2013, 

a number of employees took part in an initiative with nature Conservancy Canada, a non-profi t organization that focuses 

on conservation and protection of natural areas that sustain Canada’s plants and wildlife. through this program,  volunteers 

collected seeds for  replanting at the Rice Lake plains natural Area in Ontario, contributing to habitat restoration in this part 

of the  Oak Ridges Moraine.  

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Bu SI ne SS PRoFIle 

Business portfolios 

VISI on, mISSIon, oBjeCt IVeS A nD VAlu eS 

Risk-taking philosophy 

2013 P e RF oRm An Ce  An D 2014  S t R Ate GI e S AnD tAR G et S 

2013 performance 
2013 Strategies and Achievements 
2014 Strategic priorities 
2014 performance targets 
2014 Overall Outlook 

FI nA nCIA l  HIGH lIGH tS  

Income Statement Highlights for 2013 
Balance Sheet Highlights for 2013 

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net Interest Income and Margin 
non-interest Income 
provision and Allowance for Credit Losses 
non-interest expenses 
taxes 
Comprehensive Income 

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Deposits, Senior Debt and Securitization Liabilities 
Cash Resources and Securities 
Other Assets and Liabilities 
Shareholders’ equity 
Contingencies and Contractual Obligations 
Derivatives and Hedging 
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements 
Related party transactions 

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mA n AG emen t’ S  DISC u SSI on An D An A lYS IS

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) is provided to enable readers to assess the financial condition and results of 
operations of Home Capital Group Inc. (the “Company” or “Home Capital”) for the year ended December 31, 2013. The discussion and 
analysis relates principally to the Company’s subsidiary Home Trust Company (Home Trust), which provides residential mortgage lending, 
non-residential commercial mortgage lending, consumer and credit card lending and deposit-taking services. This MD&A should be read 
in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes. Unless otherwise indicated, this MD&A has been prepared 
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS or GAAP) and all amounts are presented in Canadian dollars. This 
MD&A is current as of February 12, 2014. A glossary of Non-GAAP measures and terms used in this MD&A and financial statements is 
presented in the last section of this report. 

The Company’s continuous disclosure materials, including interim filings, annual Management’s Discussion and Analysis and audited 
consolidated financial statements, Annual Information Form, Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Circular are available on 
the Company’s website at www.homecapital.com, and on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ website at www.sedar.com.

Caution Regarding Forward-looking Statements

From time to time Home Capital makes written and verbal forward-looking statements. these are included in the Annual Report, periodic 
reports to shareholders, regulatory filings, press releases, Company presentations and other Company communications. Forward-looking 
statements are made in connection with business objectives and targets, Company strategies, operations, anticipated financial results 
and the outlook for the Company, its industry, and the Canadian economy. these statements regarding expected future performance are 
“financial outlooks” within the meaning of national Instrument 51-102. please see the risk factors, which are set forth in detail in the Risk 
Management and Other Risks sections of this report, as well as its other publicly filed information, which are available on the System for 
electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SeDAR) at www.sedar.com, for the material factors that could cause the Company’s actual 
results to differ materially from these statements. these risk factors are material risk factors a reader should consider, and include credit 
risk, funding and liquidity risk, structural interest rate risk, operational risk, investment risk, strategic and business risk, reputational risk 
and regulatory and legal risk along with additional risk factors that may affect future results. Forward-looking statements can be found in 
the Report to the Shareholders and the Outlook sections in the Annual Report. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words 
such as “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “forecast,” “may,” and “could” or other similar expressions. 

By their very nature, these statements require the Company to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, 
general and specific, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. 
these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, global capital market activity, changes in government monetary and economic 
policies, changes in interest rates, inflation levels and general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory developments, competition 
and technological change. the preceding list is not exhaustive of possible factors. 

these and other factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking 
statements. the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or verbal, that may be made from 
time to time by it or on its behalf, except as required by securities laws.

Assumptions about the performance of the Canadian economy in 2014 and its effect on Home Capital’s business are material factors 
the Company considers when setting its objectives and outlook. In determining expectations for economic growth, both broadly and in the 
financial services sector, the Company primarily considers historical and forecasted economic data provided by the Canadian government 
and its agencies. In setting and reviewing its target, objectives and outlook for 2014, management’s expectations assume:

 > the Canadian economy will continue to produce modest growth in 2014 with stable to modestly improving employment conditions in 
most regions, and inflation will generally be within the Bank of Canada’s target of 1% to 3%, leading to stable credit losses and strong 
demand for the Company’s lending products. 

 > the Canadian economy will continue to be influenced by the economic conditions in the united States and global markets; as such, 

the Company is prepared for the variability to plan that may result. 

 > the Bank of Canada continues to indicate that increases to its target overnight interest rate are not imminent and, as such, the Company 
is assuming the rate will remain at its current rate into 2014, with the potential for modest increases later in 2014. this is expected to 
continue to support relatively low mortgage interest rates for the foreseeable future. 

 > the housing market will likely remain stable with balanced supply and demand conditions in most regions supported by continued low 
interest rates, stable to improving employment, and immigration. there will be modest declines in housing starts and resale activity with 
stable prices throughout most of Canada. this supports stable credit losses and strong demand for the Company’s lending products. 

 > Consumer debt levels will remain serviceable by Canadian households.

 > the Company will have access to the mortgage and deposit markets through broker networks.

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

B uSI ne SS PRoFIle

Home Capital is a holding company that operates primarily through its principal, federally regulated subsidiary, Home trust, which offers 
insured  and  uninsured  deposits,  residential  and  non-residential  commercial  mortgage  lending  and  consumer  lending. the  Company’s 
subsidiary payment Services Interactive Gateway Inc. (pSiGate) provides payment card services. Licensed to conduct business across 
Canada, Home trust has offices in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, nova Scotia, Quebec and Manitoba.

Business Portfolios

the Company’s management views the business as a single business with separately identified lending portfolios, deposits and other 
activities, as described below.

Mortgage Lending 

this portfolio comprises single-family residential lending, residential commercial lending, including multi-unit residential properties, as 
well as non-residential commercial lending. the single-family residential portfolio includes the Company’s traditional or “Classic” mortgage 
loans and “Accelerator” mortgages. the Company’s traditional mortgage portfolio consists of mortgages with loan to value ratios of 80% or 
less, serving selected segments of the Canadian financial services marketplace that are not the focus of the major financial institutions. 
these mortgages are funded by the Company’s deposit products. Accelerator mortgages are insured, with loan to value ratios generally 
exceeding 80% at the time of origination, and are generally funded through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) sponsored 
mortgage-backed security (MBS) and Canada Mortgage Bond (CMB) securitization programs. 

Residential commercial lending comprises insured and uninsured multi-unit residential mortgage loans and other residential commercial 
loans  that  are  secured  by  residential  property.  non-residential  commercial  lending  includes  store  and  apartment  mortgages  and 
commercial mortgages. Insured multi-unit residential mortgages are generally funded by the CMHC-sponsored securitization programs and 
other loans are funded by deposits. 

Consumer and Credit Card Lending

this portfolio includes credit card lending and other consumer retail lending for durable household goods, such as water heaters and 
larger-ticket home improvement items. Consumer loans are supported by holdbacks or guarantees from the distributors of such items 
and/or collateral charges on real property. the Company’s equityline Visa product, secured by residential property, represents almost all 
of the credit card portfolio. the Company also offers cash-secured Visa products and preferred unsecured Visa cards to current mortgage 
customers with good credit history. Consumer and credit card loans are funded by deposits. 

Deposits

the Company’s uninsured assets are largely funded by its deposit activities. Deposits are generally taken for fixed terms, varying from 
90 days to five years and carry fixed rates of interest over the full term of the deposit. the Company also offers high interest savings 
accounts. the Company is a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) and its retail deposit products are eligible for 
CDIC coverage, up to the applicable limits.

Other Activities 

In addition to its lending portfolios, the Company manages a treasury portfolio to support liquidity requirements and invest excess capital. 
the Company’s operations also include pSiGate, the Company’s subsidiary involved in payment processing.

As management views its business as a single segment with a variety of product and service activities, the financial statements and the 
MD&A are prepared on that basis. 

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V ISI on, mISSIon,  oBjeCtIVeS AnD VAlu eS

It is the vision of the Company to be recognized as the leading alternative lender in the Canadian financial market place.

the Company’s mission is to deliver superior shareholder value by focusing on well-defined niches in the Canadian lending and deposit-
taking  market  place  that  generate  above-average  returns,  have  acceptable  residual  risk  profiles  and  are  not  adequately  served  by 
traditional financial institutions, while protecting the depositors and operating within regulatory guidelines and the Company’s risk appetite. 

the Company’s progress toward its objectives will be measured by:

 > A return on common equity of at least 20%

 > Capital aligned with the risk profile of the business and the needs of the Company’s depositor base

the Company has a set of values that are integral to its day-to-day business. these values are the cornerstone of Home Capital’s vision and 
play a key role in the Company achieving both its strategic and financial performance goals:

 > Respect, trust and integrity

 > the highest level of customer service to our clients and business partners

 > A nimble, entrepreneurial culture with our enthusiasm, teamwork and desire for continuous improvement

 > Community and environmental improvement through fundraising, community involvement and sustainable environmental initiatives

the Company’s key long-term objective is to deliver superior shareholder value. 

the Company seeks to achieve a return on common equity of at least 20%, and has exceeded this benchmark in each of the past 16 years. 
Management also seeks to align its capital with the risk profile of the business through an understanding of the nature and level of risks 
being taken and how these risks attract regulatory and risk-based capital. the Company consistently maintains high levels of regulatory 
capital as compared to other financial institutions.

Risk-taking Philosophy

the Company’s core strategy focuses on serving segments of the Canadian financial services market that traditionally have not been 
adequately  served  by  larger  financial  institutions. the  Company’s  strategy  provides  the  opportunity  for  higher  returns  but  carries  an 
inherently different risk profile than one serving the broader market and requires an integrated risk management strategy. the Company 
recognizes this risk and proactively seeks to reduce overall risk exposure to an acceptable level through: 

 > Active Board and senior management oversight, monitoring and timely revision of corporate strategies, risk appetite and risk mitigation 

activities;

 > promotion of a sound risk management culture and awareness throughout the entire organization;

 > Adoption of a conservative financial risk profile, comprising prudent levels of liquidity, capital levels in excess of regulatory and risk-

based minimums, and reserves that account for all incurred losses;

 > extensive, customized risk evaluation practices and controls at the transactional level executed by experienced personnel and supported 

by effective and efficient processes and technology; 

 > proactive, independent and timely monitoring and assessment of all risk exposures, regardless of the source, by the business units, 
with enterprise risk management, credit, corporate compliance and finance functions acting as second lines of defence and the internal 
audit function acting as the third line of defence; and

 > Ongoing efforts to diversify funding sources.

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

the Company’s acceptable business and risk-taking activities can be substantially characterized by the following: 

 > the Company conducts business with individuals, other businesses and borrowers that are well understood, including, but not limited 

to, confirmation of identity, credit profile, employment and willingness and ability to repay debts; 

 > new products and initiatives are subject to a new initiative review process and undertaken only after complete risk identification and 
control infrastructure has been established. All acquisitions will be subject to a due diligence process that ensures alignment with the 
Company’s risk appetite;

 > For any material lending, the Company requires strong collateral against the loan, specifically where legal and equity rights can be held 
against the collateral asset. unsecured credit exposures must fit within the Company’s risk appetite framework and have appropriate 
risk management processes in place to mitigate the associated risk; 

 > the Company conducts business in geographies that are well known and understood, particularly when lending against properties; 

 > the Company employs various risk mitigation techniques and actions to reduce inherent business risks to acceptable residual levels, 

including trusted asset appraisals and valuations, limited loan to value lending, and risk-based pricing; 

 > the Company will not pursue profits through trading activities and will limit the use of derivatives to hedging purposes only; and

 > the Company will manage interest rate gaps within its risk appetite. 

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2013 Performance

the table below summarizes the Company’s 2013 targets and performance.

table 1: 2013 targets and Performance

Growth in net income 
Growth in diluted earnings per share 
Growth in total loans under administration1 
Return on shareholders’ equity 
efficiency ratio (teB)2 
provision as a percentage of gross loans 

1  Includes loans held for sale.

2  See definition of teB under non-GAAp Measures in this report.

For the year ended December 31, 2013

2013 targets

13%–18%
13%–18%
10%–15%
20.0%
28.0%–34.0%
0.10%–0.18%

Actual Results

Amount
15.6% $ 
256,542  $ 
 7.32 
14.7%
10.5%  19,941,832 
23.9%
28.7%
0.09%

Increase  
over 2012
34,559 
 0.94 
 1,900,248 

the Company applies IFRS, which are the GAAp for Canadian publicly accountable enterprises.

non-GAAp measures are discussed in the non-GAAp Measures and Glossary section located at the end of this MD&A.

the Company was successful in meeting or exceeding all of its performance targets in 2013.

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2013 Strategies and Achievements

the Company consistently employs three strategic priorities to achieve its long-term objectives:

Strategic Priority

2013 Strategies and Achievements

Focused marketplace Growth

Build and maintain Canada’s leading alternative financial institution

 > Sustained focus on underserved niches and market-leading position

 > Continued to offer “one-stop” convenience to borrowers and brokers, while 

focusing on the high-value alternative mortgage segment

 > Maintained industry-leading service levels to clients and mortgage brokers

Prudent Balance Sheet  
management

Improve the financial strength of the Company so that it is capable of absorbing 
market events and position the Company for strong shareholder returns

 > Maintained a strong capital position, with Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 
of 16.80% at the end of 2013 and the increase in total capital of Home trust, 
through retained earnings of $216 million

 > Maintained the prudent credit risk profile of the loan portfolio, with improving 

credit scores and continued low loan to value 

 > Maintained and managed strong liquidity positions, ending the year with more 

than $1.4 billion in liquid assets

 > Maintained a flexible supply of funding through the deposit broker network; 
continued to utilize funding through securitization markets and high interest 
savings; initiated an institutional deposit note program, raising $300 million on 
the initial offering; and launched a direct-to-consumer brand, Oaken Financial

operational and Governance 
excellence

Invest in robust corporate governance, risk management and efficient customer-
focused processes and systems

 > Continued to achieve industry-leading returns on shareholders’ equity

 > Further enhanced risk measurement, monitoring and reporting capabilities

 > Maintained a low level of credit losses through strong underwriting, active 

portfolio monitoring and collections activities

 > Maintained leading cost efficiencies through tight cost controls

 > Strengthened the capabilities of the risk management, compliance and internal 
audit functions with additional experienced staff and more robust processes

2014 Strategic Priorities 

Strategic priorities for 2014 will continue to include the three priorities previously noted, along with strategies that comprise increased 
presence in the insured prime single-family mortgage market, launching of an e-banking platform for direct-to-consumer deposit business 
and continued enhancements to the information technology infrastructure.

2014 Performance targets 

the following table summarizes the Company’s 2014 performance targets. 

table 2: Performance targets for 2014

Growth in net income
Growth in diluted earnings per share
Growth in total loans under administration
Return on shareholders’ equity
efficiency ratio (teB)1
provision as a percentage of gross uninsured loans

1  Refer to the definition of teB under the non-GAAp Measures section of this report.

2014 targets

13%–18%
13%–18%
15%–20%
20.0%
28.0%–32.0%
0.15%–0.25%

Amount
 $289.9 million–$302.7 million 
 $8.27 per share–$8.64 per share 
 $22.93 billion–$23.93 billion 

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

the Company’s loan growth target is based on loans under administration, which includes off-balance sheet loans, reflecting the increased 
use of off-balance sheet transactions.

Key assumptions underlying the Company’s targets are related to interest rates, unemployment levels, inflation, economic growth, and 
consumer debt levels. these assumptions are set out in the Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in this report. Developments 
within the general Canadian economy and the real estate market have been, and are expected to be, consistent with these assumptions. 

2014 overall outlook

Supported by the stable Canadian economy and healthy real estate market in 2013, the Company continued to grow its traditional 
mortgage loan portfolio and market share, taking advantage of the attractive returns available in the alternative mortgage space. this 
business, which is the Company’s historical core business, provides superior returns on the allocated capital. the continued expansion 
of the traditional business was accompanied by commensurate strengthening of governance, risk management and control processes 
through further investment in tools, technology and people. the Company maintained very low loss ratios, even with a continued shift 
to the traditional portfolio which carries inherently higher credit risk than the insured Accelerator products. the Company expects 
continued growth of the traditional mortgage loan portfolio and will continue to strengthen risk management and control processes 
to manage the business within its risk appetite.

In the third quarter of 2013, the Company received a favourable ruling from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions 
Canada (OSFI) with respect to the Company’s initiative to structure its Accelerator lending and securitization activity in a manner 
that allows off-balance sheet treatment of securitized loans and effectively expands the Company’s capacity and appetite for prime 
insured single-family mortgage lending. In this connection, the Company will increase its efforts and focus on Accelerator lending and 
anticipates renewed growth of this portfolio, which will be included in assets under administration and will reinforce the Company’s 
“one–stop” and “flexible lending solutions” strategies. the Company will also continue to increase its presence in suitable urban 
and suburban markets across Canada. Additional focus will be placed on growth of the Company’s high-margin non-residential and 
consumer lending portfolios within the Company’s risk tolerance. 

the Company expects supply and demand in the real estate market to remain balanced in 2014, with moderating conditions in most 
markets when compared to the activity levels of recent years. the tightening of mortgage underwriting requirements and changes in 
mortgage insurance qualification that have occurred over the past few years can be expected to continue to dampen the level of new 
and resale residential transaction activity in 2014, reducing the risk of a major disruption of the real estate market. the Company 
believes that slowing housing activity will lead to healthier real estate markets overall that are supported by continued low interest 
rates, stable to improving employment and stable net immigration. Should interest rates increase modestly over the next year, there 
will be no disruption to the Company’s business plans. the Company expects continued strong demand for its traditional mortgage 
and other retail products, reflecting the balanced real estate markets and an increasing market share. 

the Company will continue to maintain relatively high levels of liquidity and low overall leverage, as measured by the assets to capital 
multiple (ACM), to provide safety and soundness for depositors. the Company expects that the rate of growth in the Company’s non-
securitized loan portfolio in 2014 will be relatively consistent with the growth rate experienced in 2013. 

the Company expects that loans under administration will grow in the range of 15% to 20% in 2014. the relative growth of the 
traditional mortgage portfolio will moderate compared to 2013 as the Company achieves the balance in the portfolios to support 
sustained growth in earnings and returns on equity. the Company will expand offerings of insured mortgages through the Accelerator 
insured mortgage program, supporting the “one–stop” and “flexible lending solutions” lender strategies. 

the traditional mortgage business is expected to maintain strong net interest margin and net interest income levels, while net interest 
margins on securitized assets continue to decline as older securitization programs reach maturity. the securitized portfolio carried 
on-balance sheet will decline as older portfolios mature and are replaced by portfolios that qualify for off-balance sheet accounting 
treatment. Consequently, the contribution to net interest income from these portfolios will become less significant and the Company 
will record more gains as securitized portfolios are sold. the Company will also record increased revenue from the servicing of such 
portfolios. the Company will increase its marketing and sales activities related to the development of more diversified sources of 
deposits, including its Oaken Financial business which will include an e-banking platform for direct-to-consumer business and 
additional costs will be incurred in connection to this. Increases in net interest income and gains on sales of securitized portfolios 
will tend to mitigate these increases in costs, and the Company expects that its efficiency ratio for 2014 will be in the target range 
of 28% to 32%.

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FI n An CIA l  HIGH lIGH tS

table 3: Key Performance Indicators

For the years ended December 31  
(000s, except % and per share amounts) 

FInAnCIAl PeRFoRmAnCe meASuReS 

total revenue

net income

earnings per Share – Basic

earnings per Share – Diluted

Dividends per share

Return on shareholders’ equity

Return on average total assets

net interest margin (teB)2

net interest margin non-securitized assets (teB)2

net interest margin securitized assets

efficiency ratio (non-interest expense 
  as a % of net revenue) 
efficiency ratio (teB) (non-interest expense  
  as a % of net revenue)2 

FInAnCIAl ConDItIon meASuReS 

2013 
IFRS

2012 
IFRS

2011 
IFRS

2010 
IFRS

2009
Cdn GAAp1

$ 

949,547  $ 

887,685  $ 

790,274  $ 

687,249  $ 

489,179 

 256,542 

 221,983 

 190,080 

 154,752 

 144,493 

 7.40 

7.32

1.08

23.9%

1.3%

2.17%

3.01%

0.73%

 6.40 

 6.38 

 0.90 

25.5%

1.2%

2.09%

3.10%

0.93%

 5.48 

5.46

 0.76 

27.1%

1.1%

2.06%

3.04%

1.24%

 4.46 

4.45

 0.66 

27.3%

1.2%

2.07%

2.82%

1.23%

 4.19 

4.15

 0.58 

28.2%

2.2%

2.80%

 – 

– 

 28.9%

 28.1%

 28.5% 

 30.0% 

 27.2% 

 28.7%

 27.7%

 27.9% 

 29.3% 

 26.5% 

total assets 

$ 20,075,850  $ 18,800,079  $ 17,696,471  $ 15,518,818  $  7,360,874 

total assets under administration3 

 21,997,781 

 19,681,750 

 17,696,471 

 15,518,818 

 11,508,585 

Cash and securities-to-total assets 

5.7%

3.8%

5.2%

7.6%

20.6%

total loans4, 5

$ 18,019,901  $ 17,159,913  $ 16,089,648  $ 14,091,755  $  5,468,540 

Securitized loans on-balance sheet5

 5,210,021 

 6,706,160 

 8,243,350 

 8,116,636 

 – 

total loans under administration4,5,6

 19,941,832 

 18,041,584 

 16,089,648 

 14,091,755 

 9,616,251 

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio7

tier 1 capital ratio7

total capital ratio7

Assets to regulatory capital multiple7,8

Credit quality

  provision for credit losses as a % of gross loans

  net non-performing loans as a % of gross loans 

  Allowance as a % of gross non-performing loans 

16.80%

16.80%

19.69%

13.19

0.09%

0.35%

52.4%

 n/A 

17.01%

20.68%

13.39

0.09%

0.33%

57.0%

 n/A 

17.29%

20.46%

14.44

0.05%

0.25%

74.9%

 n/A 

18.08%

19.37%

10.50

0.07%

0.24%

88.1%

 n/A 

16.43%

18.00%

12.70

0.21%

0.85%

62.1%

1  Figures prior to 2010 represent previous Canadian GAAp balances and have not been restated to IFRS. prior to 2010, all securitizations were off-balance sheet.

2  See definition of taxable equivalent Basis (teB) under non-GAAp Measures in this report.

3  total assets under administration include total on-balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet loans.

4  total loans include loans held for sale.

5  In 2013, the Company classified Home trust mortgages used as CMB replacement assets as securitized mortgages. previously, these were classified as pledged securities.  

prior periods have been restated to reflect the current classification.

6  Loans under administration include total loans and off-balance sheet loans.

7  these figures relate to the Company’s operating subsidiary, Home trust Company. the figures prior to 2011 have not been restated to IFRS. For 2013, figures are calculated 

under Basel III, and for 2012 and earlier, under Basel II.

8  Commencing in Q3 2013, the Company excluded from its assets, for the purpose of calculating the assets to regulatory capital multiple, mortgages that are off-balance sheet 
as a result of sales of residual interests in light of regulatory communications confirming this treatment. the comparative multiple for 2012 has been restated to reflect this 
treatment. the Company did not enter into these transactions prior to 2012.

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the Company reported another year of increased net income at $256.5 million or $7.32 diluted earnings per share for 2013. Return on 
shareholders’ equity was solid at 23.9% for the year. Subsequent to the end of the year, the Board approved a stock dividend of one common 
share per each outstanding common share effecting a two-for-one split. the efficiency ratio, on a taxable equivalent basis (teB), remained 
favourable at 28.7%. Loan originations in the traditional portfolio increased year over year, while Accelerator (insured) mortgage originations 
increased later in 2013 and ancillary products continued to generate positive returns. the Company’s total customer accounts, including all 
loan and deposit accounts, reached 711,346 at the end of 2013 compared to 587,356 last year. the Company maintained its prudent credit 
profile in the loan portfolio and its strong capital base. the Company’s key financial highlights for 2013 are summarized below.

Income Statement Highlights for 2013

 > net income of $256.5 million in 2013 increased by $34.6 million or 15.6% from net income of $222.0 million in 2012, reflecting higher 
loan balances in the traditional mortgage portfolio, improved net interest margin, continued low credit provisions and a consistently low 
efficiency ratio. Adjusted net income, as defined in table 4, was $257.7 million in 2013, representing an increase of 14.8% over 2012.

 > Diluted earnings per share increased to $7.32, up $0.94 or 14.7% from the diluted earnings per share of $6.38 earned in 2012. 

 > Return on average shareholders’ equity of 23.9% for 2013 exceeded 20% for the sixteenth consecutive year.

 > net interest income increased to $422.0 million, up $40.5 million or 10.6% over the $381.5 million earned in 2012, reflecting 
higher average loan balances of $18.22 billion compared to $17.39 billion in 2012 and improved net interest margin (teB) of 2.17% 
compared to 2.09% in 2012.

 > Gains on the sale of residual interests were $5.4 million compared to $4.8 million last year. In Q3 2013, the Company received a 
favourable regulatory ruling confirming that the underlying mortgages in these residual interest transactions can be excluded from the 
calculation of the Company’s ACM. this provides the Company with significant flexibility with respect to growth of the portfolio of insured 
prime residential mortgages, which are now being actively originated and renewed by the Company. the Company began to increase 
insured Accelerator originations later in 2013 and expects that gains on sales of residual interests will increase in 2014. 

 > Gains on securitization of multi-unit residential mortgages were $5.7 million compared to $3.3 million last year. 

 > Fees and other income increased $17.4 million or 39.6% as more accounts were affected by fees in 2013, combined with an increase 

in the number of accounts under administration. 

 > net realized and unrealized loss on derivatives of $1.4 million in 2013 compared to a net gain of $3.8 million in 2012. the loss in 2013 
included charges of $8.0 million related to the maturity of certain derivative positions that were restructured at the time of adoption of 
IFRS, compared to a charge of $3.5 million in 2012. 

 > provisions for credit losses were $15.9 million for the year, a marginal increase over the $14.7 million recorded last year. this represents 
0.09% of gross loans, consistent with 2012 despite the increased weighting of uninsured lending. net write-offs were $15.5 million 
for 2013, representing 0.09% of gross loans compared to $12.4 million and 0.07% of gross loans in 2012. the increase in net write-
offs over 2012 resulted from a net principal loss of $3.0 million associated with the settlement of the disputed loans to commercial 
condominium corporations discussed last year. In the absence of this unusual write-off, the net write-offs as a percentage of gross loans 
would have been consistent with 2012 at 0.07%.

 > non-interest expenses, which include salaries, premises and other operating expenses, were $143.7 million in 2013, up 17.1% over 
the $122.7 million recorded in 2012 and in line with business growth and strategic investments. the Company continues to invest in 
people, business development, infrastructure and technology to support future asset and revenue growth. the Company’s efficiency ratio 
(teB) remains low at 28.7% compared to 27.7% in 2012, an indication of a high level of operating efficiency.

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Balance Sheet Highlights for 2013 

 > the Company’s total on-balance sheet assets surpassed $20 billion, reaching $20.08 billion, an increase of 6.8% compared to 
$18.80 billion at the end of 2012. total assets under administration, which includes $1.92 billion of mortgages accounted for off-
balance sheet, reached $22.00 billion, an increase of 11.8% over 2012. Loans under administration increased to $19.94 billion, an 
increase of 10.5% over $18.04 billion last year. 

 > the Company sold residual interests in securitization transactions of $519.3 million which, combined with amortization of MBS liabilities 
and maturity of CMB liabilities, reduced both the securitized mortgage loans and securitization liabilities. As discussed above, the 
underlying mortgages associated with the sold residual interests are removed from the balance sheet and excluded from assets used 
in the calculation of the Company’s ACM based on the favourable regulatory ruling received during the year. 

 > Mortgage originations were $6.92 billion in 2013 compared to the $6.01 billion originated in 2012. the Company’s originations reflect 
continued focus on the traditional mortgage portfolio, which accounted for 69.0% of originations and a significant portion of the overall 
increase in originations. Insured multi-unit residential mortgage originations of $693.5 million increased by $437.2 million from 2012 
as the Company ramped up its origination and securitization activity late in the year.

 > While the Company increased the traditional portfolio, it maintained credit quality. net non-performing loans as a percentage of the 
gross loan portfolio ended the year at 0.35%, up slightly from 0.33% one year ago. At the end of 2013, 97.6% of the loan portfolio 
was current, consistent with the end of 2012. 

 > Liquid assets at December 31, 2013 were $1.49 billion, compared to $771.8 million at December 31, 2012. part of the increase was 
due to proceeds received from the issuance of a $300 million institutional deposit note late in 2013. these funds will be deployed 
in the first half of 2014. the Company maintains a prudent level of liquidity, given the current level of operations and the Company’s 
obligations. 

 > Home trust’s capital levels were strong throughout 2013, as indicated by the Common equity tier 1 ratio of 16.80% and the tier 1 and 
total capital ratios of 16.80% and 19.69%, respectively, at December 31, 2013. Home trust’s ACM ended 2013 at 13.19 compared 
to 13.39 at the end of 2012.

 > Deposits reached $12.77 billion, up from $10.14 billion at December 31, 2012. the increase in deposit liabilities has funded the 
increase in the non-securitized portfolio and liquidity. the Company initiated new deposit diversification strategies in late 2012 and 
2013, including the new Oaken brand and related direct-to-consumer products, a high interest savings account and an institutional 
deposit note program. these programs reflect $634.8 million of the total deposits at the end of 2013.

 > Securitization liabilities were $5.77 billion at the end of 2013, down from $7.34 billion last year. While originations increased in the 
Accelerator portfolio, which is typically funded by way of securitization, amortization of MBS liabilities and maturities of CMB combined 
with loans removed from the balance sheet on the sale of residual securitization interests exceeded the Accelerator originations, 
resulting in the overall decline in the securitization liabilities. 

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FI n An CIA l  P e RF oR m A nC e  R eVI e W

table 4: Income Statement Highlights

(000s, except % and per share amounts)

total net interest income
provision for credit losses

non-interest income
non-interest expenses 
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
net income
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Reconciliation of net Income to Adjusted net Income
net income per above
Adjustment for derivative restructuring – IFRS conversion (net of tax)
Adjustment for disputed loans to condominium corporations (net of tax)
Adjustment for investment tax credit benefits (net of tax)
Adjusted net Income1
Adjusted basic earnings per share1
Adjusted diluted earnings per share1

2013
421,979  $ 
 15,868 
 406,111 
 75,059 
 143,738 
 337,432 
 80,890 
256,542  $ 
7.40  $ 
7.32  $ 

2012
381,472  
 14,720 
 366,752 
 55,902 
 122,735 
 299,919 
 77,936 
221,983 
6.40 
6.38 

256,542  $ 
 5,873 
 1,508 
(6,190)
257,733  $ 
7.43  $ 
7.36  $ 

221,983 
 2,602 
 – 
 – 
224,585 
6.47 
6.45 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

Change

10.6%
7.8%
10.7%
34.3%
17.1%
12.5%
3.8%
15.6%
15.6%
14.7%

15.6%
125.7%
 – 
 – 
14.8%
14.8%
14.1%

1  Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share are defined in the non-GAAp Measures section of this MD&A. 

net Interest Income and margin

presented in tables 5 and 6 are analyses of average rates, net interest income and net interest margin. net interest income is the difference 
between interest and dividends earned on loans and investments and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings to fund those assets. 
the net interest margin is net interest income divided by the Company’s average total assets. Dividend income has been converted to teB 
(refer to the non-GAAp Measures and Glossary section of this report for a definition of teB) for comparison purposes. 

table 5: net Interest margin 

net interest margin non-securitized interest-earning assets (non-teB)
net interest margin non-securitized interest-earning assets (teB)
net interest margin securitized assets 
total net interest margin (non-teB)

total net interest margin (teB)

Spread of non-securitized loans over deposits only 

2013 
2.98%
3.01%
0.73%
2.15%

2.17%

3.14%

2012 
3.05%
3.10%
0.93%
2.07%

2.09%

3.13%

total net interest margin (teB), including the securitized portfolio, was 2.17% for 2013 compared to 2.09% in 2012, reflecting a greater 
proportion of higher-yielding, non-securitized assets in the on-balance sheet portfolio as the Company continued its focus on traditional 
products relative to insured mortgages. As such, over the period the portfolio weighting of securitized mortgages and assigned assets, which 
earn a lower net interest margin, decreased to 28.6% at December 31, 2013 from 38.8% at December 31, 2012. Despite relatively stable 
interest spreads of non-securitized loans over deposits, net interest margin on non-securitized assets (teB) declined to 3.01% from 3.10% 
on a higher proportion of liquid assets held during the year and declining rates on the liquidity portfolio. net interest margin on securitized 
assets declined as expected on the structured maturity of high-yielding mortgage pools. 

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table 6: net Interest Income by Product and Average Rate 

(000s, except %)

Assets
Cash resources and securities
traditional single-family residential 
  mortgages
Accelerator single-family 
  residential mortgages
Residential commercial mortgages2 
non-residential commercial  
  mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 
total non-securitized loans
taxable equivalent adjustment
total on non-securitized  
  interest-earning assets
Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages 
Assets pledged as collateral  
  for securitization 
total securitized residential mortgages
Other assets
total Assets

liabilities and 
  Shareholders’ equity
Deposits
Senior debt
Securitization liabilities
Other liabilities and 
  shareholders’ equity

total liabilities and  
  Shareholders’ equity

net Interest Income (teB)
tax equivalent Adjustment
net Interest Income per 
  Financial Statements

Average 
Balance1

Income/
expense

2013

Average
Rate1

Average 
Balance1

Income/
expense

2012

Average 
Rate1

$  1,149,994  $ 

19,448 

1.69% $ 

807,022  $ 

18,190 

2.25%

 9,116,538 

 482,491 

5.29%

 6,961,740 

 381,971 

5.49%

 446,636 
 263,447 

 15,044 
 12,954 

 975,217 
 307,310 
 308,155 
 11,417,303 
–

 62,681 
 28,966 
 27,111 
 629,247 
 4,016 

3.37%
4.92%

6.43%
9.43%
8.80%
5.51%
–

 540,610 
 202,027 

 17,440 
 11,000 

 985,089 
 361,808 
 206,978 
 9,258,252 
–

 61,229 
 34,722 
 19,360 
 525,722 
 5,031 

3.23%
5.44%

6.22%
9.60%
9.35%
5.68%
–

 12,567,297 

 652,711 

5.19%

 10,065,274 

 548,943 

5.45%

 4,559,463 

 144,702 

3.17%

 5,651,599 

 200,679 

3.55%

 1,780,245 

 73,712 

4.14%

 1,985,035 

 80,757 

4.07%

 467,481 
 6,807,189 
 257,386 
$ 19,631,872  $ 

 7,379 
 225,793 
–
878,504 

1.58%
3.32%
–

 497,312 
 8,133,946 
 260,470 

4.47% $ 18,459,690  $ 

 6,435 
 287,871 
–
836,814 

$ 11,327,983  $ 
 149,899 
 6,849,261 

268,233 
 6,612 
 177,664 

2.37% $  9,004,518  $ 
4.41%
2.59%

 153,285 
 8,170,337 

230,006 
 6,831 
 213,474 

1.29%
3.54%
–
4.53%

2.55%
4.46%
2.61%

 1,304,729 

–

–

 1,131,550 

–

–

$ 19,631,872  $ 

452,509 

2.30% $ 18,459,690  $ 

450,311 

2.44%

$ 

425,995 
 (4,016)

$ 

421,979 

$ 

386,503 
 (5,031)

$ 

381,472 

1  the average is calculated with reference to opening and closing monthly asset and liability balances.

2  Residential commercial mortgages include non-securitized multi-unit residential mortgages and commercial mortgages secured by residential property types.

net interest income increased 10.6% over 2012, reflecting an increase of $1.17 billion or 6.3% in average asset balances and an increase 
in total net interest margin (teB) of 8 basis points year over year.

the average yield on non-securitized loans declined to 5.51% from 5.68% in 2012 as mortgage rates declined, but this was offset by a 
decline in average deposit rates to 2.37% from 2.55% in 2012. the declines in average rates primarily reflect lower average Government of 
Canada bond yields in 2013, upon which deposit and traditional mortgage rates are set. Strong demand for the Company’s loans products 
helped maintain the average spread of the deposit-funded loans portfolio at 3.14%, up from 3.13% last year. the impact of lower average 
rates on cash and securities was larger this year, given the increased proportion of these assets in the portfolio.

the average rate for residential commercial mortgage loans declined, reflecting the maturity of higher-yielding loans and originations and 
renewals at current lower rates. 

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the net interest margin on securitized assets also declined year over year, reflecting the maturity of higher yielding MBS and CMB pools and 
the use of lower-yielding assets as replacement assets in the CMB program. the average assets in this portfolio declined by $1.33 billion 
in 2013, reflecting the sale of residual interests and maturities. As such, this portfolio has had a reduced impact on the total Company net 
interest margin and the relative impact can be expected to continue to decline through 2014. 

2014 outlook for net Interest Income 

the Company expects net interest income on the non-securitized portfolio to grow relative to loan portfolio growth in 2014. the 
Company will continue to carefully employ its growth strategy for the traditional mortgage portfolio, which should continue to 
favourably influence net interest income in 2014. tempering this influence on net interest income will be lower net interest margin 
on insured securitized mortgages, which have lower interest margins. As the Company sells residual interests, net interest income 
from this portfolio is replaced with gains on sale. 

the Company expects the net interest margin on non-securitized assets to remain relatively stable at 2013 levels but is prepared 
for modest declines and slight variations quarter over quarter. the Company’s strategy is to manage the average spread between 
deposits and traditional mortgages at approximately 3.0%. 

the Company anticipates continued declines in the net interest margin on the securitized portfolio in 2014 as higher-yielding 
mortgage pools mature. this will have relatively less of an impact on total Company net interest margin as the on-balance sheet 
portfolio is expected to decline. the Company is prepared for moderate volatility in the net interest margin trend depending on the 
replacement assets available and the level of interest rates. 

Overall net interest margin is expected to remain stable as the relative proportion of non-securitized assets continues to increase. 

the Company continually reviews pricing, funding costs and product structures to maximize spread returns, including diversification 
and growth of the consumer lending segment. the Company will continue to balance prudent liquidity with investment return options 
to optimize the risk/return relationship while considering economic and credit conditions. Increased levels of liquidity tend to reduce 
net interest spread of the overall asset portfolio.

non-interest Income

table 7: non-interest Income

(000s, except %)

Fees and other income
Securitization income
net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities
net realized and unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives

table 8: Securitization Income

(000s, except %)

Gain on sale of
  Insured multi-unit residential mortgages 
  Residual interests in securitized single-family residential mortgages 
total gain on sale 
net hedging impact 
Servicing income 
total securitization income 

2013
61,252  $ 
 12,648 
 2,589 
 (1,430)
75,059  $ 

2012
43,863 
 8,306 
 (55)
 3,788 
55,902 

Change

39.6%
52.3%
4,807.3%
(137.8%)
34.3%

2013

2012

Change

5,687  $ 
 5,354 
 11,041 
 109 
 1,498 
12,648  $ 

3,300 
 4,845 
 8,145 
 44 
 117 
8,306 

72.3%
10.5%
35.6%
147.7%
1,180.3%
52.3%

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Fees and other income, which include mortgage and Visa account administration fees, net of direct servicing expenses, generally increase 
as  the  size  of  the  loan  portfolio  increases  and,  in  2013,  also  included  an  increase  related  to  fee  adjustments.  Fee  income  is  also 
influenced by the overall mix of the portfolio and has grown at a slightly faster pace than the overall loan portfolio growth due to the focus 
on the Company’s traditional mortgage portfolio. 

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Securitization  income  increases  reflect  the  increased  activity  in  the  multi-unit  residential  mortgage  securitizations  through  the  MBS 
program. Gains on sales of retained interests were relatively flat year over year as the Company awaited a regulatory ruling on the asset to 
capital treatment of the underlying assets. In both of these programs, mortgages have been removed from the calculation of the Company’s 
ACM. In the case of single-family residential mortgage sales, the Company will service the loans and record related fee revenue over the 
remaining term of the underlying mortgages. In the case of multi-unit residential mortgages, the Company outsources the servicing activity 
and no further servicing revenue or fees will be recorded. Servicing income increases as the size of the single-family residential mortgage 
portfolio under administration increases. 

the Company recognized a net gain of $2.8 million on the sale of certain available for sale securities in 2013, compared to gains of 
$1.8 million in 2012. the Company takes advantage of improvements in securities markets and will rebalance the investment portfolio as 
market conditions warrant. the Company also recognized $0.2 million in impairments through profit and loss on certain available for sale 
equity securities in 2013 compared to $1.8 million in 2012. 

net realized and unrealized gains on derivatives include several components:

 > On an ongoing basis, the Company calculates and records the financial amount of ineffectiveness in its hedging programs that are 
designated for hedge accounting. the 2013 amount included $6.4 million in unrealized hedge ineffectiveness gains associated with its 
accounting program. this compares to $7.0 million in unrealized gains in 2012. Ineffectiveness can vary from gains to losses, depending 
on the underlying conditions.

 > Additionally, there was $8.0 million ($5.9 million, after tax) in charges against income related to the maturity of certain derivative 
positions that were restructured at the time of adoption of IFRS, compared to $3.5 million ($2.6 million, after tax) in 2012. these 
amounts are charged to income as the related CMB liabilities mature. the amounts involved in future periods will generally be less 
significant and are not expected to exceed the charge recognized in 2013.

 > Derivative positions outside hedge accounting relationships were marked to market for realized and unrealized gains of $0.2 million 
compared to $0.3 million in 2012. these positions are also subject to gains and losses depending on underlying economic conditions.

please see the Derivative Financial Instruments note in the consolidated financial statements included in this report and the Derivatives 
and Hedging section of this MD&A for further information. 

2014 outlook for non-interest Income 

the Company anticipates that fees and other income will increase over 2013 levels in line with loan portfolio growth. 

the Company expects to continue to securitize and sell off-balance sheet insured multi-unit residential mortgages on an ongoing 
basis and expects that these transactions will continue to add to profitability at levels relatively consistent with 2013. the Company 
also anticipates selling an increased volume of residual interests in insured, single-family residential mortgages in 2014, leading 
to higher gains on sale. Higher gains on sale will be offset partly by lower net interest income but, on a combined basis, will exceed 
2013 as the Company increases originations of insured mortgages. 

through 2014, the Company will continue to record smaller charges to income through derivative gains and losses related to 
the implementation of IFRS, as discussed above. Charges of approximately $1.4 million will be recorded in the first quarter and 
$1.1 million in the second quarter of 2014. the amounts in future periods will not be significant. 

the Company will continue to hedge its interest rate risk associated with the loan commitments and fixed-rate assets and liabilities 
through the use of bond forward contracts and interest rate swaps. the Company expects to continue to apply hedge accounting 
to most of such instruments, thus reducing earnings volatility from derivatives gains and losses. the impact of hedge accounting 
ineffectiveness and fair value changes on derivatives held outside of hedge accounting relationships can be expected to continue 
to create some moderate volatility quarter over quarter. 

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Provision and Allowance for Credit losses

table 9: Provision for Credit losses 

(000s, except %)

As at December 31, 2013
 net non-performing loans

For the year ended December 31, 2013
 net Write-offs

Provision1

Single-family residential mortgages 
Residential commercial mortgages 
non-residential commercial  
  mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 
Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages 
total 

(000s, except %)

Single-family residential mortgages 
Residential commercial mortgages 
non-residential commercial  
  mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 
Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages 
 total 

$ 

Amount
51,636 
 1,8362

 7,1893
 2,584 
–

 % of Gross 
 loans 

0.48% $ 
0.93%

0.72%
0.88%
–

Amount
11,766 
 2,783 

 274 
 679 
 366 

 % of Gross 
 loans 

0.11% $ 
1.41%

0.03%
0.23%
0.11%

–

–

–

–

 230 
 589 
 345 

–

Amount
11,165 
 3,199 

 % of Gross 
 loans 
0.10%
1.62%

–
63,245 

$ 

–
0.35% $ 

–
15,868 

–
0.09% $ 

–
15,528 

0.02%
0.20%
0.10%

–

–
0.09%

As at December 31, 2012 
 net non-performing Loans

 For the year ended December 31, 2012 
 net Write-offs

provision1

$ 

Amount
47,788 
 4,527 

 501 
 3,505 
–

 % of Gross 
 Loans 

0.55% $ 
2.93%

0.05%
1.07%
–

Amount
12,581 
 340 

 241 
 1,291 
 267 

% of Gross 
 Loans 

0.14% $ 
0.22%

0.02%
0.39%
0.10%

Amount
10,148 
–

 319 
 1,572 
 342 

 % of Gross 
 Loans 
0.12%
–

0.03%
0.48%
0.13%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
56,321 

$ 

–
0.33% $ 

–
14,720 

–
0.09% $ 

–
12,381 

–
0.07%

1  provisions include both individual and collective provisions.

2  the non-performing residential commercial amount comprises one loan.

3  the non-performing non-residential commercial amount includes $6.4 million related to one loan.

the provision for credit losses is charged to the statement of income by an amount that brings the individual and collective allowances for 
credit losses to the level determined by management to be adequate to cover incurred losses and identified credit events in the portfolio, 
including losses that are not yet individually identifiable. Factors which influence the provisions for credit losses include the formation 
of new non-performing loans, the level of individual write-offs and management’s assessment of the level of collective and individual 
allowances required based on available data, including the collateral supporting specific non-performing loans. In addition, management 
considers current and historical credit performance of the portfolio, external economic factors, the composition of the portfolio, and the 
overall growth in the loans portfolio.

provisions as a percentage of gross loans of 0.09% for 2013 are consistent with 2012 and are better than the target range of 0.10% 
to 0.18%. provisions as a percentage of gross uninsured loans were 0.14% (2012 – 0.15%). net write-offs were up $3.1 million and 
represented 0.09% of gross loans compared to 0.07% in 2012. this increase reflects a net principal loss of $3.0 million associated with 
the settlement of the disputed loans to commercial condominium corporations discussed last year. In the absence of this disputed loans 
write-off, the net write-offs as a percentage of gross loans would have been consistent with 2012 at 0.07%. 

net non-performing loans as a percentage of gross loans increased to 0.35% at the end of 2013 from 0.33% at the end of 2012. the 
increase reflects a larger proportion of uninsured mortgages in the portfolio compared to prior years and the inclusion of one commercial 
loan for $6.4 million on which the Company expects no losses. net non-performing loans as a percentage of gross uninsured mortgages 
was 0.55% compared to 0.58% at 2012. the levels of non-performing loans are within the Company’s expectations and, considering the 
increase in the proportion of traditional mortgages in the loans portfolio, have remained quite low. the increase in non-performing loans 
from 2012 did not translate into higher write-offs, other than the write-offs associated with the disputed loans.

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the level of individual allowances at the end of 2013 decreased by $1.2 million over 2012, while gross non-performing loans increased 
by $5.9 million to $64.9 million from $59.0 million. As discussed above, the non-performing loans include one commercial loan for 
$6.4 million on which no losses are expected. the amount set aside for individual allowances can be influenced by specific local real 
estate markets and the amount of time to sell when required. 

the collective allowance balance at December 31, 2013 increased $1.5 million over December 31, 2012, reflecting the increase in the 
traditional mortgage portfolio and representing close to two times the current year write-offs. the Company remains satisfied with the credit 
performance in the loans portfolio. please see the Credit Risk section of this MD&A for further discussion.

2014 outlook for Provision and Allowance for Credit losses 

the Company’s provision for credit losses in 2014 will be influenced by the strength of the Canadian economy and the resulting 
impact on employment and housing markets. there remains uncertainty related to the growth prospects for certain sectors of the 
economy, reflecting continued uncertainty in international markets; however, the Company continues to expect housing markets in 
most of the country to remain balanced in 2014. the Company also expects that Canadian consumers will continue to service and 
manage debt levels. While the Company is cautiously optimistic that credit losses will remain stable, it is prepared for moderate 
volatility in this trend. 

the Company’s 2014 objective for the provision for credit losses is 0.15% to 0.25% of gross uninsured loans. the previous target 
for 2013 was 0.10% to 0.18% of gross loans. the Company believes provisions as a percentage of gross uninsured loans better 
reflect the credit performance of uninsured loans. Individual allowances will continue to be determined and reviewed monthly on an 
account-by-account basis. the collective allowance for credit losses reflects an ongoing assessment of the strength of the portfolio 
at any given time, and will continue to be reviewed at least on a quarterly basis. 

non-interest expenses

table 10: non-interest expenses

(000s, except % and number of employees)

Salaries and employee benefits
Premises and equipment
Rent – premises
equipment rental and repairs

other operating expenses
Consulting and professional services
Outsourced services
Computer services
Advertising and business development
General and administration
Amortization and depreciation

total non-interest expenses
Average total assets under administration
As a % of assets under administration
efficiency ratio calculation
net interest income
Other income
total revenue, net of interest expense
teB adjustment
total revenue teB, net of interest expense
As a % of total revenue, net of interest expense
As a % of total revenue teB, net of interest expense
target efficiency ratio teB

number of active employees

2013
70,954  $ 

2012
58,956 

$ 

Change

20.4%

 6,994 
 2,907 
 9,901 

 5,961 
 2,872 
 8,833 

 12,740 
 10,004 
 5,179 
 8,857 
 14,735 
 11,368 
 62,883 
143,738  $ 

 12,717 
 9,591 
 5,202 
 6,637 
 10,965 
 9,834 
 54,946 
122,735 
$ 
$ 20,839,766  $ 18,689,111 
0.66%

0.69%

$ 

$ 

421,979  $ 
 75,059 
 497,038 
 4,016 
501,054  $ 
28.9%
28.7%

381,472 
 55,902 
 437,374 
 5,031 
442,405 
28.1%
27.7%
28.0%–34.0%  28.0%–34.0% 

17.3%
1.2%
12.1%

0.2%
4.3%
(0.4%)
33.4%
34.4%
15.6%
14.4%
17.1%

10.6%
34.3%
13.6%

13.3%

692

 611 

13.3%

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

In  2013,  the  Company  continued  to  operate  at  a  low  efficiency  ratio  that  was  at  the  low  end  of  the  2013  target  range,  reflecting 
continued low costs compared to revenues, net of interest expense. non-interest expense as a percentage of average total assets under 
administration increased marginally year over year. the Company continues to manage expenses in a disciplined and measured manner 
and  aligns  its  expense  management  strategy  with  its  growth  targets  and  strategic  objectives.  enhancing  the  Company’s  operational 
effectiveness and efficiency, combined with cost management, remains a strategic priority for the Company and this focus is expected to 
contribute to a continued low and relatively stable efficiency ratio. 

Salaries and employee benefits increased over last year due to a combination of the increase in active employees and an increase in 
average salaries. Active employees have increased to support business growth and the enhancement of risk management, governance 
and  compliance  functions.  Included  in  the  increase  in  active  employees  are  former  consultants  and  contractors  who  have  joined  the 
Company  as  permanent  employees,  resulting  in  the  level  of  consulting  and  professional  services  remaining  consistent  with  last  year 
despite the business growth. Higher average salaries reflect merit increases combined with some realignment in staffing structures and the 
enhancement of the functions mentioned above.

premises  expense  increased  due  to  the  expansion  of  the toronto  head  office. Advertising  and  business  development  expenses  have 
increased to support business growth and include increases in volume bonuses paid to the Company’s mortgage broker channel. General 
and administrative expenses have increased with business growth and also include an increase in the deposit insurance premium paid 
to CDIC. there was a one-time premium rebate in 2012 for an early system implementation. the increased amortization and depreciation 
expenses resulted primarily from the amortization of the Company’s software development costs, which have increased as the development 
of certain projects was completed during the year. the Company continues to invest in developing enhanced technology to support the 
Company’s strategic initiatives and control enhancements.

2014 outlook for non-interest expenses 

the Company expects continued low efficiency ratios within a target range of 28.0% to 32.0% in 2014.

Investment in technology is expected to continue in 2014 along with some increase in headcount in business functions and continued 
strengthening of governance, risk and control functions in line with business growth. 

the Company will increase its marketing and sales activities related to the development of more diversified sources of deposits, 
including its Oaken Financial business which will include an e-banking platform for direct-to-consumer business and additional costs 
will be incurred in connection to this. 

taxes 

table 11: Income taxes 

(000s, except %)

Current
Deferred
total income taxes

effective income tax rate

$ 

$ 

2013
82,128  $ 
 (1,238)
80,890  $ 

2012 
82,176 
 (4,240)
77,936 

23.97%

25.99%

Change

(0.1%)
70.8%
3.8%

the provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2013 amounted to $80.9 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 
23.97% ($77.9 million and 25.99% in 2012). the effective tax rate of the Company is lower than the statutory rate primarily due to the 
benefits recorded in the accounts attributed to Scientific Research and experimental Development (SR&eD) credits recognized throughout 
the year. the Company has claimed $8.4 million in SR&eD credits for the years 2009 to 2012.

the Company has capital losses of $2.8 million ($2.8 million in 2012), which are available to reduce capital gains in future years and have 
no expiry date. the Company has not recognized the tax benefit of these capital losses.

note 16 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report provides more information about the Company’s current income 
taxes, deferred income taxes and provisions for income taxes.

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2014 outlook for taxes

the Company expects that the effective income tax rate in 2014 will increase to within the range of 25.7% to 26.2%, excluding the 
impact of any SR&eD credits that may be realized. the Company is currently assessing the likelihood of future credits. In the event 
that claims are submitted, the effective tax rate will decrease accordingly. Management believes that its current unrecognized credits 
may result in an after-tax adjustment to its current income tax expense in the range of $0.9 million to $1.4 million. the expected 
effective tax rate is lower than statutory rates due to the impact of various permanent differences.

Comprehensive Income

table 12: Comprehensive Income

(000s, except %)

net income
net unrealized (losses) gains on securities and retained interests available for sale,
  net of reclassifications to net income and taxes
net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges,
  net of reclassifications to net income and taxes
total other comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive income

2013 
256,542  $ 

2012 
221,983 

$ 

Change

15.6%

 (16,255)

 4,573 

(455.5%)

 1,521 
 (14,734)
241,808  $ 

 873 
 5,446 
227,429 

$ 

74.2%
(370.5%)
6.3%

Comprehensive  income  is  the  aggregate  of  net  income  and  other  comprehensive  income  (OCI).  OCI  includes  changes  in  unrealized 
gains  or  losses  on  available  for  sale  securities  and  retained  interests,  transfers  of  previously  unrealized  net  gains  and  losses  to  net 
income, once they have been realized, plus the impact of cash flow hedges and transfers to income of unrealized losses on investments 
considered impaired. 

OCI included pre-tax net unrealized losses on available for sale securities and retained interests before reclassifications to net income and 
taxes of $19.5 million, compared to net unrealized gains of $6.5 million in 2012. the unrealized losses in 2013 principally reflect changes 
in the fair value of rate-reset preferred shares in the available for sale securities category. In the Company’s judgement, the decline in 
fair value is due primarily to changes in interest rates and is expected to be recovered when the dividend rates on the underlying shares 
are reset.

Included in the transfer to net income for the year was $0.2 million in impairment losses on available for sale securities, compared to 
$1.8 million in 2012. 

FInAnCIA l PoSItIon ReVI eW

table 13: Balance Sheet Highlights 

(000s, except %)

Cash resources and available for sale securities
total loans 
  Collective allowance for credit losses 

Other assets 
total assets 

Deposits 
Senior debt 
Securitization liabilities 
Other liabilities 
total liabilities 
Shareholders’ equity 
total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 

Loans as a % of total assets 

2013 

2012 
716,207 
 17,159,913 
 (30,000)
 17,129,913 
 953,959 
$ 20,075,850  $ 18,800,079 

$  1,152,741  $ 
 18,019,901 
 (31,500)
 17,988,401 
 934,708 

$ 12,765,954  $ 10,136,599 
 150,684 
 7,335,895 
 208,688 
 17,831,866 
 968,213 
$ 20,075,850  $ 18,800,079 

 147,343 
 5,773,064 
 211,792 
 18,898,153 
 1,177,697 

89.6%

91.1%

Change

61.0%
5.0%
5.0%
5.0%
(2.0%)
6.8%

25.9%
(2.2%)
(21.3%)
1.5%
6.0%
21.6%
6.8%

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loans under Administration

Figure 1: Portfolio Composition by Product type

54.3%

48.2%

30.0%

24.1%

12.0%

11.7%

12

13

12

13

12

13

Securitized 
Single-Family
Residential
Mortgages

Securitized 
Multi-Unit
Residential
Mortgages

Single-Family
Residential
Mortgages

1.0%

12

1.7%

13

Residential
Commercial
Mortgages

5.5%

5.0%

12

13

Non-residential
Commercial
Mortgages

1.8%

12

1.5%

13

Credit Card
Loans

1.5%

12

1.7%

13

Other
Consumer
Retail Loans

Figure 2: Insured versus uninsured mortgages under Administration
Figure 2: Insured versus Uninsured Mortgages

2013

Insured 43.5%

2012

Uninsured 52.2%

Uninsured 56.5%

Insured 47.8%

60

50

40

60

50

40

60

50

40

Figure 3: loans under Administration Composition by Province

Figure 3: Portfolio Composition by Province

30

30

20

10

0

20

10

0

30

78.2%

20

78.4%

10

0

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

12

13

12

13

12

13

12

13

12

13

12

13

12

13

2012 
2013 

30.0%
24.1%

2012 
2013 

12.0%
11.7%

Insured

2012 
2013 

48.2%
54.3%

2012 
2013 

1.0%
1.7%

2012 
2013 

5.5%
5.0%

2012 
2013 

1.8%
1.5%

Insured

2012 
2013 

1.5%
1.7%

7.0%

6.8%

5.7%

Uninsured

5.2%

5.9%

6.3%

3.2%

Uninsured

3.3%

12

13

12

13

12

13

12

13

12

13

British Columbia 

Alberta 

Ontario 

Quebec 

Other

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60

50

40

30

20

10

0

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

1467 pg lending x prod 2010.eps

12

13

12

13

12

13

12

13

12

13

2012 

2013 

7.0%

6.8%

2012 

2013 

5.7%

5.2%

2012 

2013 

78.2%

78.4%

2012 

2013 

5.9%

6.3%

2012 

2013 

3.2%

3.3%

 
 
table 14: loans Portfolio

(000s, except % and number of loans)

Securitized single-family residential mortgages
Securitized multi-unit residential mortgages
Single-family residential mortgages
Residential commercial mortgages
non-residential commercial mortgages
Credit card loans
Other consumer retail loans
total loan portfolio
Loans held for sale
total on-balance sheet loans
Off-balance sheet loans
  Single-family residential mortgages
  Multi-unit residential mortgages
total off-balance sheet loans
total loans under administration

number of loans outstanding
  Mortgages
  Credit card loans
  Other consumer retail loans
total number of loans outstanding

2013 

2012 
$  3,720,097  $  4,763,757 
 1,942,403 
 8,689,446 
 154,477 
 988,416 
 327,516 
 271,977 
 17,137,992 
 21,921 
17,159,913 

 1,489,924 
 10,847,367 
 196,880 
 994,210 
 293,485 
 339,963 
 17,881,926 
 137,975 
 18,019,901 

 1,088,066 
 833,865 
 1,921,931 

 650,508 
 231,163 
 881,671 
$ 19,941,832  $ 18,041,584 

 59,031 
 28,892 
 266,515 
354,438 

 55,686 
 26,840 
 207,867 
290,393 

Change

(21.9%)
(23.3%)
24.8%
27.4%
0.6%
(10.4%)
25.0%
4.3%
529.4%
5.0%

67.3%
260.7%
118.0%
10.5%

6.0%
7.6%
28.2%
22.1%

the  total  on-balance  sheet  loans  portfolio  amounted  to  $18.02  billion  at  the  end  of  2013,  up  $0.86  billion  or  5.0%  over  the 
$17.16 billion at the end of 2012. the off-balance sheet insured mortgages under administration were $1.92 billion at the end of 2013, 
up $1.04 billion or 118.0% over the $0.88 billion at the end of 2012. Much of the on-balance sheet loans portfolio growth was in the 
traditional mortgage portfolio, which is consistent with the Company’s strategy to increase focus on this more profitable residential portfolio 
for on-balance sheet lending. Growth in the off-balance sheet mortgage portfolio reflects an increase of $602.7 million in insured multi-unit 
residential mortgages and $437.6 million in insured single-family mortgages.

As illustrated in Figure 1, the Company’s single-family residential lending represents the most significant component of the Company’s 
loans portfolio, at 54.3% of the total loans under administration, an increase from 48.2% in 2012, reflecting an increase in the traditional 
mortgage portfolio. Securitized mortgages continued to be a significant component of the Company’s loan portfolio in 2013 at 35.8%, 
although the proportion declined from 42.0% in 2012. the Company expects the securitized proportion to increase in 2014 as Accelerator 
originations increase. 

the on-balance sheet securitized mortgage portfolio declined by $1.50 billion in 2013, reflecting net maturities in the securitized portfolio 
and the sale of residual interests related to $519.3 million in securitized single-family mortgages. total securitized mortgages, including the 
off-balance sheet portfolio, also decreased $455.9 million in 2013 as maturities exceeded new originations in the insured single-family 
mortgages. All new multi-unit residential securitizations in 2013 were off-balance sheet. the favourable regulatory ruling on the sale of 
residual interests in Q3 2013 reduced the previous capital constraints that were associated with carrying insured, securitized single-family 
mortgages on-balance sheet. Consequently, the Company has recently increased its activity in insured lending and expects growth in this 
portfolio in 2014, with a significant volume carried off-balance sheet. total insured, securitized multi-unit residential mortgages were up 
$150.2 million on increased originations.

the single-family residential mortgage portfolio increased by $2.16 billion or 24.8% to $10.85 billion from $8.69 billion at the end of 
2012, supported by the Company’s strategy to increase its focus on the traditional mortgage portfolio, which has been the Company’s 
core business. Credit losses experienced in 2013 on the traditional portfolio are consistent with the Company’s historical experience and 
are well supported by the profitability of this portfolio. the Company focused the portfolio’s growth in its traditional target markets and 
employed additional caution in certain geographic areas where the housing markets and employment levels were relatively weaker.

the non-residential commercial mortgage portfolio increased $5.8 million to $994.2 million from $988.4 million at the end of 2012. the 
Company continues to carefully increase the loan balances in this segment while maintaining its relative proportion of the total on-balance 
sheet loan portfolio at about 6%. the Company will continue to manage this portfolio in a conservative manner and grow the portfolio when 
assets of appropriate quality within the Company’s risk appetite are available. Included in the non-residential commercial category are 
store and apartment structures, office buildings, residential and non-residential construction, retail stores, hotels and industrial properties.

Residential  commercial  mortgages  primarily  include  uninsured  multi-unit  residential  mortgages. the  Company  manages  this  portfolio 
conservatively. 

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the credit card loan portfolio declined by $34.0 million to $293.5 million from $327.5 million at the end of 2012. new originations in 
this portfolio began to decline in 2012 when new underwriting guidelines were contemplated and the outstanding balances continued to 
decline through 2013. Recently, the origination volumes have increased with additional marketing focus by the Company. 

the  Company’s  retail  credit  portfolio  continues  to  be  an  integral  part  of  the  loans  portfolio  generating  above  average  returns  for  the 
Company. the portfolio increased by 25.0% to $340.0 million from $272.0 million at the end of 2012. Water heater loans, a financing 
product  introduced  into  the  Company’s  portfolio  in  2010,  are  the  largest  component  of  the  retail  lending  portfolio,  amounting  to 
$209.1 million or 61.5% of the retail loans outstanding at the end of 2013. 

the Company’s lending activities remained concentrated in the Ontario market in 2013 but included expansion into new Ontario markets 
through the mortgage broker channel as well as cautious expansion into other provinces. the increase in the total loan proportion in Ontario 
reflected strong mortgage origination volumes in 2013 that grew 10.3% year over year. At the same time new origination growth in other 
provinces increased by 46.5% to $1.18 billion in 2013 from $0.81 billion last year and was 17.1% of total originations compared to 
13.4% last year. please see table 15 below. the Company continues to employ strategies to increase its geographic diversification while 
remaining responsive to local economic conditions. 

table 15: mortgage Production by type and Province 

(000s, except %)

Single-family residential mortgages
  traditional
  Accelerator
Residential commercial mortgages
  Multi-unit uninsured residential mortgages
  Multi-unit insured residential mortgages
  Other1
non-residential commercial mortgages
  Stores and apartments
  Commercial
total mortgage advances

(000s, except %)

British Columbia
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec
Other
total mortgage advances

2013  % of total

2012 

% of total

 Change

$  4,770,773 
 1,011,650 

69.0%
14.6%

$  4,487,473 
 804,692 

 129,738 
 693,461 
 31,479 

1.9%
10.0%
0.5%

 30,605 
 256,274 
 68,906 

 99,951 
 180,131 
$  6,917,183 

1.4%
2.6%
100.0%

 118,689 
 238,728 
$  6,005,367 

74.7%
13.4%

0.5%
4.3%
1.1%

2.0%
4.0%
100.0%

6.3%
25.7%

323.9%
170.6%
(54.3%)

(15.8%)
(24.5%)
15.2%

2013  % of total

$ 

395,879 
 180,998 
 5,735,648 
 454,064 
 150,594 
$  6,917,183 

5.7%
2.6%
82.9%
6.6%
2.2%
100.0%

2012 
$  269,946 
 144,587 
 5,198,703 
 289,970 
 102,161 
$  6,005,367 

% of total

 Change

4.5%
2.4%
86.6%
4.8%
1.7%
100.0%

46.7%
25.2%
10.3%
56.6%
47.4%
15.2%

1  Other residential commercial mortgages include mortgages such as builders’ inventory.

new  mortgage  production  continued  its  weighting  to  the  Company’s  traditional  single-family  loans.  Origination  volumes  reflect  the 
continued  solid  and  increased  demand  for  the  Company’s  traditional  product  in  the  marketplace  and  strong  broker  relationships. 
Consistent  with  2012,  the  Company’s  strategic  shift  increased  its  focus  on  the  traditional  portfolio  for  most  of  2013. the  Company 
observed strong credit profiles and lower than average credit risk across the traditional portfolio in 2013, as evidenced by higher average 
beacon scores (credit scores) compared with 2012 combined with lower debt service ratios, as well as consistent average loan to value 
ratios on new originations. 

In the latter part of 2013 the Company renewed focus on the Accelerator product, leading to a 25.7% increase year over year in new 
mortgage production and an increase in the relative proportion. 

Insured multi-unit residential mortgages are up, reflecting increased availability of product with favourable off-balance sheet treatment, 
which reduces the cost of capital for this product class. the multi-unit residential mortgage market is relatively limited and the Company 
participates in appropriate transactions as they come available through various origination channels. As a result, origination volumes, sales 
and resultant securitization gains can vary quarter to quarter. 

non-residential and store and apartment originations, while a smaller proportion of overall mortgage production, remained an important 
complementary source of loan assets, with attractive returns in 2013. 

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table 16: Credit Card and other Consumer Retail loan Production 

(Amount in 000s, except %)

 2013

 2012 

Credit card loans
  equityline Visa credit cards
  Other credit cards
Other consumer retail loans
  Water heaters
  Other retail lending

number of
new Accounts

Amount1 

number of
new Accounts

Amount1 

number of
new Accounts

 3,484  $ 
 3,915 

80,088 
 4,130 

 3,390  $ 
 5,467 

86,934 
 6,657 

 59,239 
 5,177 

 113,249 
 27,315 

 116,297 
 4,758 

 164,669 
 26,375 

2.8%
(28.4%)

(49.1%)
8.8%

Change 

Amount1 

(7.9%)
(38.0%)

(31.2%)
3.6%

1  For credit cards, the amount represents the authorized credit limits. For water heaters and other retail lending, the amount represents the advanced amount.

Credit cards and other consumer retail loans continue to be an important source of loan assets, with attractive returns. While representing 
3.5% of the total on-balance sheet loan portfolio, these assets generate 6.6% of the interest income. 

Other consumer retail loans continue to experience growth supported by strong volumes in water heater and HVAC loans. Loan production 
was down year over year as 2012 included the purchase of a portfolio. the Company has been successful in expanding relationships with 
business partners and diversifying its geographic footprint in this category of lending. 

While credit card loan production was down year over year, production volumes began to increase in the latter half of 2013. the number 
of new accounts increased, while the average credit limits declined. the Company has observed higher credit card repayments in 2013 as 
consumers remain cautious and conservative with their debt levels. the Company continues to expect modest growth in this portfolio to 
return as it launches new marketing efforts to attract new customers. 

2014 outlook for loan Portfolios 

the Company expects that loans under administration will grow in the range of 15% to 20% in 2014. the relative growth of the 
traditional mortgage portfolio will moderate compared to 2013 as the Company achieves the balance in the portfolios to support 
sustained growth in earnings and returns on equity. the Company will expand offerings of insured mortgages through the Accelerator 
insured mortgage program, supporting the “one–stop” and “flexible lending solutions” lender strategies. 

the Company sells mortgages only through CMHC-sponsored securitization programs. CMHC has recently announced limitations on 
those programs and the availability of insurance for certain types of mortgages and securitization. Based on the announcements 
made to date and the Company’s plans for insured lending and securitization, these limits are not expected to curtail the Company’s 
origination or sales activities and the Company expects that it will be active in mortgage securitization and sales in 2014. this was 
a significant portion of the Company’s business during the period from 2008 to 2010 and the Company expects to return to this 
level over the next two years.

the Company will also continue to increase its geographic expansion, taking advantage of opportunities within its risk profile outside 
of Ontario. 

Multi-unit residential mortgages are expected to continue to offer opportunities for securitization and off-balance sheet sales at 
about the same pace as 2013. 

non-residential mortgages are expected to grow at a pace consistent or modestly higher than 2013 to maintain a consistent 
proportion in the total portfolio, if appropriate assets with attractive returns within the Company’s risk appetite are available in the 
market.

Growth of the consumer loan portfolio at the current rate is expected for 2014. the equityline Visa credit card portfolio will continue 
to be the primary contributor to the credit card loan portfolio supported by the “one-stop” bundled mortgage program and other 
marketing efforts. the Visa portfolio is expected to grow at a pace consistent with the overall loan portfolio. the Company anticipates 
continued growth in the water heater line of business and growth rates in the consumer lending portfolio should be consistent or 
moderately higher when compared to 2013.

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Deposits, Senior Debt and Securitization liabilities

table 17: Deposits, Senior Debt and Securitization liabilities

(000s, except % and number of accounts)

Deposits payable on demand
  High interest savings accounts
  Other deposits payable on demand

Deposits payable on fixed dates
  Guaranteed investment certificates
  Short-term certificates and savings
  Registered Retirement Savings plans
  Registered Retirement Income Funds
  tax-free Savings Accounts
  Institutional deposit notes

Senior debt
Securitization liabilities
  Mortgage-backed security liabilities
  Canada Mortgage Bond liabilities

total

total number of deposit accounts

2013 

2012 

Change

$ 

337,239  $ 
 92,030 
 429,269 

19,819 
 86,104 
 105,923 

1,601.6%
6.9%
305.3%

 10,576,166 
 1,023,983 
 216,317 
 145,862 
 77,981 
 296,376 
 12,336,685 
 147,343 

 8,399,655 
 1,259,739 
 186,515 
 130,404 
 54,363 
–
 10,030,676 
 150,684 

 660,964 
 5,112,100 
 5,773,064 

 1,301,693 
 6,034,202 
 7,335,895 
$ 18,686,361  $ 17,623,178 

 356,908 

 296,963 

25.9%
(18.7%)
16.0%
11.9%
43.4%
–
23.0%
(2.2%)

(49.2%)
(15.3%)
(21.3%)
6.0%

20.2%

the  Company’s  deposit  portfolio  increased  primarily  to  provide  funding  for  the  non-securitized  loan  portfolio. the  Company’s  deposit 
portfolio primarily comprises fixed-term deposits, which represent 96.6% of all deposits, thereby reducing the risk of untimely withdrawal 
of funds by retail clients. the Company continued to source deposits primarily through deposit brokers and investment dealers. Other 
deposits payable on demand include amounts collected for real estate tax accounts which are generally paid out in accordance with each 
municipality’s payment frequency requirements. please see note 11 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for a 
breakdown of the Company’s deposit portfolio by remaining contractual term to maturity and yield.

In 2012 the Company launched a high interest savings account as part of its longer-term strategy to diversify its sources of funding and 
expand its deposit broker network. the balance of $337.2 million at the end of 2013 has risen significantly from the $19.8 million balance 
at the end of 2012 reflecting the success of the Company’s efforts in developing this program. the Company initiated other programs 
and  projects  in  late  2012,  including  new  supporting  information  technology  platforms  that  are  aimed  at  further  increasing  its  direct 
deposit channel. During Q4 2013, Home trust launched a new direct-to-consumer brand, Oaken Financial, offering a line of consumer 
deposit products, including Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) and a new Oaken Savings Account as part of its strategy to provide 
customers with a secure alternative to managing their savings independently and to continue to diversify funding sources. Additionally, 
further funding diversification was accomplished in Q4 2013 with the successful close of Home trust’s initial issue of institutional five-year 
deposit notes in the principal amount of $300 million. the Company expects that Home trust will be a regular issuer of deposit notes, likely 
on a semi-annual basis. Strong investor demand was evident with an oversubscription in excess of 70%.

Securitization liabilities, including MBS and CMB liabilities, declined $1.56 billion from the end of 2012 due to the settlement of MBS 
liabilities and the maturity of CMB liabilities of $919.6 million in the year. CMB liabilities are bullet bonds and only decline when the 
underlying bonds mature. In addition, the Company sold residual interests in certain pools of single-family mortgages securitized through 
the national Housing Authority Mortgage-Backed Security (nHA MBS) program that resulted in the derecognition of mortgages and the 
associated securitization liability of $518.5 million. the Company also securitized and sold into the market $644.4 million of MBS in the 
year that did not qualify for off-balance sheet accounting and which increased the MBS liabilities. 

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2014 outlook for Deposits and Securitization liabilities 

the Company will continue to source deposits from the public through investment dealers and deposit brokers and will place further 
emphasis on growing its direct-to-consumer business and the Oaken Financial brand. the Company will seek to strengthen its 
funding capability through agreements with additional deposit brokers, growth of its high-interest savings account, and by enhancing 
its direct channel sales and service capabilities. Following the launch of the Company’s first ever wholesale institutional deposit note 
in the fourth quarter, the Company expects it will continue to access this market on a semi-annual basis.

the rate of growth of the deposit portfolio is expected to mirror the growth of the Company’s non-securitized loan portfolio, while 
securitization will continue to support the current stock of insured mortgages. new originations and renewals of insured mortgages 
will continue to be funded by securitization. the Company will continue developing multiple sources of deposits to fund operations 
and liquidity reserves and this will remain a key objective for the Company. 

table 18: liquidity Resources 

(000s, except %)

Cash and cash equivalents per balance sheet
Available for sale securities per balance sheet
Add: MBS included in residential mortgages

Less: securities held for investments
Liquid assets at carrying value
Liquid assets at fair value
Liquid assets at carrying value as a % of total assets

Cash Resources and Securities

$ 

2013 
728,469  $ 
 424,272 
 614,903 
 1,767,644 
 (274,667)
$  1,492,977  $ 
$  1,495,191  $ 

7.4%

2012 
301,863 
 414,344 
 365,078 
 1,081,285 
 (309,513)
771,772 
771,993 
4.1%

Change
141.3%
2.4%
68.4%
63.5%
(11.3%)
93.4%
93.7%
81.2%

Combined  cash  resources  and  securities  as  at  December  31,  2013  increased  by  $436.5  million  compared  to  December  31,  2012 
comprising mostly an increase in cash as the securities portfolio was relatively flat compared to last year. Liquidity was relatively higher 
at the end of December 2013 due to the receipt of funds in December from the institutional deposit note issuance of $300 million and 
securitization proceeds from participation in a CMB issuance. In addition to cash and securities, the Company maintains prudent liquidity 
by investing a portion of the liquid assets in Company-originated MBS. Although these securities are available for liquidity purposes, they 
are classified as residential mortgages on the balance sheet, as required by GAAp. 

the securities portfolio consists of bonds, common and preferred shares and mutual funds. At December 31, 2013, the preferred share 
portfolio was $273.0 million or 64.3% of the Company’s securities compared to $299.6 million or 72.3% in 2012. the Company divested 
most of its preferred shares of financial institutions in 2012 ahead of Basel III changes that require deductions of these investments from 
capital over a threshold. Investment-grade preferred shares represent 55.7% of the preferred share portfolio (56.3% in 2012). Bonds 
represent 35.3% of the securities portfolio compared to 25.3% in 2012. the entire bond portfolio of $149.6 million ($104.8 million in 
2012) is investment grade. Common shares and mutual funds combined represent 0.4% of the securities compared to 2.4% in 2012.

the Company continues to invest in conservative assets while seeking appropriate returns. During the year, the Company took advantage 
of market opportunities and sold certain securities, realizing a net pre-tax gain of $2.8 million compared to $1.8 million during 2012. the 
Company recognized $0.2 million in impairment losses on securities in 2013 compared to $1.8 million in 2012.

Additional details related to the Company’s securities portfolio can be found in note 4 to the consolidated financial statements included 
in this report.

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management’s Discussion and Analysis
management’s Discussion and Analysis

2014 outlook for Cash Resources and Securities 

the Company will continue to target a conservative level of liquid assets while maintaining financial flexibility. the securities portfolio 
should increase in line with growth in total assets. A significant proportion of excess funds arising through the Company’s retail 
deposit channel and securitization activities will be deployed into short-term, highly liquid investments while management continues 
to invest the balance in securities that provide attractive returns. 

other Assets and liabilities

table 19: other Assets and liabilities

(000s, except %)

Other assets
  Restricted cash 
  non-Home trust MBS and treasury bills assigned as replacement assets 
  Derivative assets 
  Accrued interest receivable 
  prepaid CMB coupon 
  Securitization receivable and retained interest 
  Capital assets 
  Income taxes recoverable 
  Other prepaid assets and deferred items 
  Goodwill 
  Intangibles 

Other liabilities
  Derivative liabilities 
  Accrued interest payable 
  Income taxes payable 
  Other liabilities 
  Deferred tax liabilities 

2013 

2012 

Change

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

122,836  $ 
 530,150 
 29,886 
 62,961 
 7,168 
 54,556 
 10,875 
 9,519 
 17,600 
 15,752 
 73,405 
934,708  $ 

137,424 
 588,069 
 45,388 
 61,481 
 12,486 
 10,714 
 6,578 
–
 9,724 
 15,752 
 66,343 
953,959 

3,809  $ 

 127,075 
–
 46,483 
 34,425 
211,792  $ 

2,386 
 113,451 
 21,912 
 35,139 
 35,800 
208,688 

(10.6%)
(9.8%)
(34.2%)
2.4%
(42.6%)
409.2%
65.3%
–
81.0%
–
10.6%
(2.0%)

59.6%
12.0%
(100.0%)
32.3%
(3.8%)
1.5%

the decline in other assets reflects a decline of $57.9 million in non-Home trust MBS and treasury bills assigned as replacement assets 
in the CMB program, as $919.6 million of CMB liabilities matured during the year. Restricted cash and prepaid CMB coupon also declined 
with the CMB maturities. the decline in derivative assets also contributed to the overall decline in other assets. Derivative assets and 
liabilities are discussed in the Derivatives and Hedging section of this MD&A. 

the decline in these other assets was partially offset by increases in securitization receivables and retained interest on securitization as 
the Company increased its sales of insured multi-unit residential mortgages and sold residual interests in insured residential mortgages. 
Other assets include income taxes recoverable of $9.5 million at the end of 2013 compared to income taxes payable of $21.9 million 
at the end of 2012. the income tax recoverable reflects SR&eD investment tax credits related to the development of the core banking 
system. Continued development of the core banking system along with other software development resulted in growth of intangible assets. 
Further information on the Company’s securitization activity, intangible assets and income taxes can be found in notes 6, 9 and 16 to the 
consolidated financial statements included in this report. 

the increase in other liabilities resulted primarily from an increase in accrued deposit interest payable on higher deposit balances, an 
increase in the servicing liability related to the increased sales of insured multi-unit residential mortgages and an increase in accounts 
payable and accrued liabilities, which have increased in line with business growth. the increase in other liabilities was partially offset by 
the decrease in accrued interest payable on securitization liabilities, reflecting the lower balance of securitization liabilities at the end of 
2013, combined with income taxes payable becoming a recoverable balance at the end of 2013.

2014 outlook for other Assets and liabilities 

Other assets and liabilities are expected to grow in line with growth in total loans and general business growth.

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Shareholders’ equity

table 20: Shareholders’ equity

(000s, except %)

Shareholders’ equity at the beginning of the year
net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Amounts related to stock-based compensation
Repurchase of shares
Dividends
Shareholders’ equity at the end of the year

$ 

2013
968,213  $ 
 256,542 
 (14,734)
 8,160 
 (2,302)
 (38,182)
$  1,177,697  $ 

2012 
774,785 
 221,983 
 5,446 
 7,439 
 (8,117)
 (33,323)
968,213 

Change

25.0%
15.6%
(370.5%)
9.7%
(71.6%)
14.6%
21.6%

the increase in total shareholders’ equity was primarily internally generated from net income during the year. Also contributing to the 
increase were amounts related to stock-based compensation. these increases were partially offset by the increase in accumulated other 
comprehensive loss, amounts related to the repurchase of the Company’s common shares and dividends. the increase in accumulated 
other comprehensive loss reflects decreases in the fair value of available for sale securities. Details related to the repurchase of shares and 
stock-based compensation are provided in notes 14 and 17 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report.

At December 31, 2013, the book value per common share was $33.90, compared to $27.96 at December 31, 2012.

Strong  earnings  contributed  to  continuing  robust  returns  on  shareholders’  equity.  Return  on  equity  when  combined  with  dividends  of 
$1.08 per common share in fiscal 2013 ($0.90 per common share in 2012) confirms the Company’s continued commitment to total 
shareholder return. 

Contingencies and Contractual obligations

In the normal course of its activities, the Company enters into various types of contractual agreements. the main obligations result from the 
acceptance of deposits from retail investors to finance lending activities. the Company ensures that sufficient cash resources are available 
to meet these contractual obligations when they become due. 

In addition to the obligations related to deposits, securitization liabilities and senior debt previously discussed, the following table presents 
a summary of the Company’s other contractual obligations as at December 31, 2013. 

table 21: Contractual obligations

(000s)

premises and 
  equipment

2014 

2015

2016 

2017

2018 

thereafter

total

$ 

8,806  $ 

7,287  $ 

6,724  $ 

6,581  $ 

6,524  $ 

21,770  $ 

57,692 

the Company had no material contingencies in 2013.

the Company also has outstanding commitments for future advances on mortgages and unutilized and available credit on its credit card 
products. Refer to the Off-balance Sheet Arrangements section of this report and note 18 to the consolidated financial statements for a 
description of those commitments. 

Derivatives and Hedging

From time to time, the Company enters into derivative transactions primarily to hedge interest rate exposure resulting from outstanding 
loan commitments and requirements to replace assets in the CMB program, as well as interest rate risk on fixed-rate mortgages, debt and 
deposits, such as CMB liabilities and senior debt. Where appropriate, the Company will apply hedge accounting to minimize volatility in 
reported earnings from interest rate changes. All derivative contracts are over-the-counter contracts with highly rated Canadian financial 
institutions. please see the non-interest Income section of this MD&A and the Derivative Financial Instruments note to the consolidated 
financial statements included in this report for further information. table 22 summarizes the impact of derivatives and hedge accounting 
on the Company’s financial results.

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management’s Discussion and Analysis
management’s Discussion and Analysis

table 22: Derivatives Gains and losses 

(000s)

Cash flow hedging ineffectiveness 
Fair value hedging ineffectiveness 
Swaps marked to market 
Derivative restructuring: IFRS conversion 
net realized and unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives 

cash flow Hedging

2013 

13  $ 

 6,387 
 160 
 (7,990)
(1,430) $ 

2012 
- 
 7,006 
 318 
 (3,536)
3,788 

$ 

$ 

the Company uses Government of Canada bond forwards and interest rate swaps to hedge the impact of movements in interest rates 
between the time that mortgage commitments are made and the time that those mortgages are funded and/or securitized. Hedges are 
structured such that the fair value movements of the hedge instruments offset, within a reasonable range, the changes in the fair value of 
the pool of fixed-rate mortgages due to interest rate fluctuations between commitment and funding. the term of these hedges is generally 
60 to 150 days. these hedge instruments are settled or unwound at the time of funding or securitization of the underlying mortgages. the 
Company applies cash flow hedge accounting to the Government of Canada bond forwards and certain interest rate swaps. the intent of 
hedge accounting is to recognize the effective matching of the gain or loss on the Government of Canada bond forwards and interest rate 
swaps with the recognition of the related interest expense on the resulting funding.

fair Value Hedging

the Company is exposed to interest rate risk through fixed-rate financial assets and liabilities and its participation in the CMB program 
due to reinvestment risk between the amortizing fixed-rate MBS and the bullet maturity fixed-rate CMB. to hedge these risks, the Company 
enters into interest rate swaps and applies fair value hedge accounting. the intent of fair value hedge accounting is to have the fair value 
changes in the interest rate swap offset, within a reasonable range, the changes in the fair value of the fixed-rate borrowing resulting from 
changes in the interest rate environment. Any unmatched fair value change is recorded in income as hedge ineffectiveness through net 
realized and unrealized gain or loss on derivatives. 

economic Hedge of Loans Held for securitization and sale

the  Company  may  enter  into  bond  forwards  to  hedge  interest  rate  risk  on  loans  held  for  securitization  and  sale  through  nHA  MBS 
securitization programs. the underlying loans are classified as held for trading for accounting purposes and held at fair value on the 
balance sheet. the loans are insured mortgages on multi-unit residential properties. the derivatives used to hedge these loans are not 
designated in hedge accounting relationships. the fair value changes of these derivatives are mostly offset by the fair value changes related 
to loans held for trading. the fair value changes reflect changes in interest rates. the net unrealized gain as at December 31, 2013 for 
fair value changes in both the outstanding derivatives and the loans held for trading was $109 thousand (2012 – $44 thousand) and is 
recorded in securitization income.

other interest rate swaps

the Company also has certain interest rate swaps that are not designated in hedge accounting relationships and, therefore, are adjusted 
to fair value without an offsetting hedged amount. these swaps are economic hedges of the Company’s general interest rate risk.

please see note 19 of the consolidated financial statements for further information.

off-balance Sheet Arrangements

the Company offers credit products to meet the financial needs of its customers and has outstanding commitments for future advances 
on mortgage loans that amounted to $754.6 million at December 31, 2013 ($571.8 million – December 31, 2012). Included within 
the outstanding commitments are unutilized non-residential loan advances of $157.2 million at December 31, 2013 ($46.0 million – 
December  31,  2012).  Commitments  for  the  loans  remain  open  for  various  periods. As  at  December  31,  2013,  unutilized  credit  card 
balances  amounted  to  $80.8  million  ($75.7  million  –  December  31,  2012).  Outstanding  commitments  for  future  advances  for  the 
equityline Visa portfolio were $5.8 million at December 31, 2013 ($4.8 million – December 31, 2012). these commitments are in the 
normal course of business and are considered through the Company’s liquidity and capital management processes. 

the  Company  has  $1.92  billion  (2012  –  $0.88  billion)  of  loans  under  administration  that  are  accounted  for  off-balance  sheet  (see 
table 14).

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Related Party transactions

the  Company  has  no  related  party  transactions  in  the  years  ended  December  31,  2013  and  December  31,  2012,  other  than  key 
management personnel, as disclosed in note 23 of the consolidated financial statements.

Summ ARY o F QuARteRlY ReSultS

table 23: Summary of Quarterly Results 

(000s, except per share and %) 

Q4

Q3

Q2

2013 

Q1

Q4

Q3

Q2

2012 

Q1

net interest income (teB1)
Less: teB adjustment 
net interest income per  
  financial statements 
non-interest income 
non-interest expense 
total revenues 
net income 
Return on common shareholders’  
  equity 
Return on average total assets 
earnings per common share 
  Basic 
  Diluted 
Book value per common share 
efficiency ratio (teB1)
efficiency ratio 
Common equity tier 1 ratio2
tier 1 capital ratio2 
total capital ratio2 
net non-performing loans as a  
  % of gross loans 

Annualized provision as  
  a % of gross loans 

$  111,888 $  107,536 $  103,537 $  103,034 $  101,151 $  100,617  $  95,109  $  89,626 
1,407 

 1,243 

1,126 

1,255 

1,005

1,148

 921 

942

 110,967 
21,827
37,862
246,365
68,827

106,594
19,624
37,635
239,433
66,417

102,532
16,431
34,272
232,555
61,573

101,886
17,177
33,969
231,194
59,725

99,908 
14,537 
31,620 
227,649 
58,965 

99,491 
13,449 
32,065 
226,603 
57,254 

93,854 
12,426 
29,882 
218,751 
53,230 

88,219 
15,490 
29,168 
214,682 
52,534 

23.9%
1.4%

24.3%
1.3%

23.6%
1.3%

24.0%
1.3%

25.0%
1.2%

25.6%
1.2%

25.1%
1.2%

26.2%
1.2%

$ 
$ 
$ 

1.98 $ 
1.97 $ 
33.90 $ 
28.3%
28.5%
16.80%
16.80%
19.69%

1.91 $ 
1.90 $ 
32.27 $ 
29.6%
29.8%
16.72%
16.72%
19.72%

1.78 $ 
1.77 $ 
30.83 $ 
28.6%
28.8%
16.63%
16.63%
19.74%

1.72 $ 
1.72 $ 
29.53 $ 
28.3%
28.5%
16.57%
16.57%
19.82%

1.70  $ 
1.70  $ 
27.96  $ 
27.3%
27.6%
n/A
17.01%
20.68%

1.65  $ 
1.65  $ 

1.54  $ 
1.54  $ 
26.53  $   25.05  $ 
28.1%
28.4%
n/A
16.97%
20.78%

27.8%
28.1%
n/A
17.09%
21.09%

1.52 
1.52 
23.83 
27.7%
28.1%
n/A
17.49%
21.62%

0.35%

0.32%

0.31%

0.32%

0.33%

0.28%

0.31%

0.28%

0.09%

0.06%

0.10%

0.11%

0.09%

0.10%

0.05%

0.11%

1  teB – taxable equivalent Basis: see definition under non-GAAp Measures in this report.

2   these figures relate to the Company’s operating subsidiary, Home trust Company, and are calculated under Basel III for 2013 and Basel II for 2012.

the Company’s key financial measures for each of the last eight quarters are summarized in the table above. these highlights illustrate the 
Company’s profitability, return on equity, as well as efficiency measures and capital ratios. the quarterly results are modestly affected by 
seasonal factors, with first quarter mortgage advances typically impacted by winter weather conditions, while the second and third quarters 
have traditionally experienced higher levels of advances. First quarter credit statistics may experience a decline reflecting post-holiday 
arrears increases.

the Company continues to achieve positive financial results driven by strong net interest margins, continued low efficiency ratios and 
favourable non-interest income. Capital ratios over the last eight quarters reflect the Company’s prudent capital management strategies 
and the proactive approach to maintaining a strong capital base. 

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management’s Discussion and Analysis
management’s Discussion and Analysis

F ou Rt H QuARteR 20 13

the Company continued its strong performance in the fourth quarter of 2013. Key results for the fourth quarter of 2013 are as follows:

Income Statement Highlights 

 > net income of $68.8 million was 16.7% higher than the $59.0 million net income recorded in the Q4 2012 and 3.6% over the 
$66.4 million in Q3 2013. Adjusted net income, as defined in the non-GAAp Measures and Glossary section under Adjusted net 
Income, was $68.2 million in Q4 2013, representing an increase of 10.8% over Q4 2012 and 5.6% over Q3 2013.

 > Basic and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter were $1.98 and $1.97, respectively. these represent increases of 16.5% 
and 15.9% over the $1.70 basic and diluted earnings per share in Q4 2012 and an increase of 3.7% over both the $1.91 basic and 
$1.90 diluted earnings per share recorded in Q3 2013. 

 > Return on equity was 23.9% in the quarter compared to 25.0% in the comparable quarter of 2012 and 24.3% in Q3 2013.

 > the Company recorded $3.5 million in gains on the sale of residual interests in Q4 2013 compared to $4.8 million in gains in 
Q4 2012 and $1.9 million in Q3 2013. In Q3 2013, the Company received a favourable regulatory ruling confirming that the underlying 
mortgages in these transactions can be excluded from the regulatory assets to capital multiple, allowing the Company to continue 
generating stable income from this source going forward. the Company also recorded gains on the securitization of multi-unit residential 
mortgages of $1.2 million in the quarter, compared to $0.9 million in Q4 2012 and $2.9 million in Q3 2013. the Company expects 
these transactions to provide ongoing income. 

 > net interest income rose to $111.0 million in Q4 2013, up 11.1% over Q4 2012 and 4.1% over Q3 2013. these increases in net interest 
income reflect the higher average asset balance during the quarter of $20.19 billion compared to $19.01 billion for Q4 2012 and 
$19.89 billion for Q3 2013, combined with higher net interest margin (teB) of 2.22% for the quarter compared to 2.13% for Q4 2012 
and 2.16% for Q3 2013. net interest income growth is lower than net income growth as the gain on sale of residual interest replaces 
net interest income on certain securitized assets. 

 > net interest margin (teB) remained strong at 2.22% in the quarter, up from 2.13% Q4 2012 and 2.16% in Q3 2013. total net interest 
margin has been positively influenced by the mix of the loan portfolio between non-securitized and securitized mortgages and the 
net interest margin on each of these portfolios. Beginning in 2011 and continuing through 2013, the weighting of lower-yielding 
securitized mortgages in the total portfolio declined, generally leading to higher total net interest margins. the net interest margin on 
the non-securitized portfolio also generally remained strong over that period, with some fluctuations quarter to quarter with relatively 
stable interest rate spreads. net interest margin for non-securitized assets in Q4 2013 was 2.94%, a decline from 2.99% in the third 
quarter, primarily reflecting a larger proportion of lower-yielding insured mortgages awaiting securitization as the Company began to 
increase originations of insured mortgages, while spreads of the traditional portfolio over deposit rates improved marginally in Q4 2013 
compared to Q3 2013. 

 > Fees and other income of $15.4 million in Q4 2013 were up 40.9% from the $10.9 million recorded in Q4 2012 as more accounts 
were affected by fees in 2013 and there was an increase in the number of accounts under administration. Fees and other income were 
down marginally from the $15.5 million recorded in Q3 2013.

 > net derivative gains of $0.5 million were reported in Q4 2013 compared to net losses of $1.7 million in Q4 2012 and a marginal 
amount in Q3 2013. the change over Q4 2012 reflects a decrease in the charge related to the maturity of certain derivative positions 
that were restructured at the time of adoption of IFRS from $3.5 million in Q4 2012 to $1.2 million in Q4 2013.

 > During the quarter, the Company sold certain available for sale securities realizing a gain of $190 thousand and recognized additional 
impairment losses of $42 thousand resulting in a net gain on securities of $148 thousand compared to net losses of $457 thousand 
in Q4 2012 and $668 thousand in Q3 2013.

 > the credit performance of the loans portfolio remained strong in the quarter and for the year and was better than the Company’s 
objectives. the annualized credit provision as a percentage of gross loans (pCL ratio) was 0.09% in the quarter and for the year, 
consistent with the comparable periods of 2012 and up from 0.06% in Q3 2013. the Company’s objective was a pCL ratio of between 
0.10% and 0.18% for 2013. net non-performing loans ended 2013 at 0.35% of the total loans portfolio compared to 0.33% at the end 
of 2012 and 0.32% at the end Q3 2013, with the marginal increase primarily reflecting a specific commercial loan that fell into default, 
but no losses are expected. excluding this commercial loan would result in net non-performing loans ending 2013 at 0.31% of the 
total loans portfolio. the ratio has remained stable despite the relatively higher proportion of uninsured mortgages in the total portfolio. 

 > the efficiency ratio declined to 28.5% in Q4 2013, as expenses were relatively flat quarter over quarter. the Company has been reducing 

consulting costs while increasing permanent employees, leading to increased efficiencies.

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Financial Position Highlights 

 > Home trust’s Common equity tier 1 (Cet 1) and total capital ratios remained very strong at 16.80% and 19.69%, respectively, at 
December 31, 2013, and well above Company and regulatory minimum targets. Home trust’s ACM was 13.19 at December 31, 2013 
compared to 13.39 at December 31, 2012 and 13.34 at September 30, 2013. ACM declined from one year ago as the Company 
completed sales of residual interests and removed underlying mortgage loans from the calculation of the ACM. 

 > total loans increased by $860.0 million in 2013 to $18.02 billion, representing growth of 5.0% over the $17.16 billion at the end 
of 2012 and decreased by 0.4% or $64.5 million from the $18.08 billion at the end of Q3 2013. the decline from Q3 2013 reflects 
the sale of residual interest in $327.5 million in insured single-family mortgages. total loans under administration (which includes all 
loans carried on the balance sheet plus off-balance sheet securitized loans) increased by $1.90 billion in 2013 to $19.94 billion, 
representing growth of 10.5% over the $18.04 billion at the end of 2012 and 2.1% or $411.2 million from the $19.53 billion at the 
end of Q3 2012. Loan growth over 2012 was within the Company’s 2013 objective of 10% to 15%. 

 > the total value of mortgages originated in Q4 2013 was $1.91 billion, compared to $1.47 billion in Q4 2012 and $1.99 billion in 
Q3 2013. the year-over-year increase in originations reflects continued demand for the Company’s traditional mortgage products, 
combined with increased originations for the Company’s Accelerator product and insured multi-unit residential mortgages, most of which 
are securitized and sold in transactions that qualify for off-balance sheet accounting. the increase in Accelerator mortgage originations 
reflects the favourable regulatory ruling received in Q3 2013 that permits the removal of underlying mortgages in qualifying residual 
interest transactions from assets used in the ACM calculation. Compared to the third quarter, the decline in originations reflects normal 
and expected seasonal factors. 

 > the Company originated $1.23 billion of traditional mortgages in Q4 2013, compared to $1.16 billion in Q4 2012 and $1.31 billion 

in Q3 2013. 

 > Accelerator  (insured)  mortgage  originations  were  $357.1  million  in  Q4  2013,  compared  to  $174.2  million  in  Q4  2012  and 

$272.6 million in Q3 2013. 

 > Multi-unit residential originations were $239.9 million in the quarter, compared to $57.2 million in the same period of 2012 and 
$326.3 million last quarter. As indicated above, a significant portion of the multi-unit residential mortgage originations are insured and 
securitized through programs that qualify for off-balance sheet accounting. the Company sold $177.7 million through these programs 
in the fourth quarter and recognized $1.2 million in gains compared to $64.6 million of mortgages for $0.9 million in gains during 
Q4 2012 and $235.5 million of mortgages and $2.6 million in gains during Q3 2013. 

 > Commercial mortgage advances were $56.1 million in Q4 2013, compared to $52.4 million in the comparable period of 2012 and 

$49.3 million in Q3 2013. the Company continues to maintain a cautious approach to increases in this portfolio.

 > Store and apartment advances were $24.5 million for the fourth quarter, compared to $24.8 million in the same period of 2012 and 

$24.3 million in the third quarter of 2013.

 > the consumer retail portfolio, which includes durable household goods, such as water heaters and larger-ticket home improvement 
items, reached $340.0 million in Q4 2013, up 25.0% from $272.0 million one year ago and 3.7% from $328.0 million in Q3 2013. 

 > In Q4 2013, Home trust launched a new direct-to-consumer brand, Oaken Financial, offering a line of consumer deposit products, 
including Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) and a new Oaken Savings Account as part of its strategy to continue to diversify 
funding sources and provide customers with a secure alternative to managing their savings independently. 

 > Additionally, further funding diversification was accomplished in Q4 2013 with the successful close of Home trust’s initial issue of 
institutional five-year deposit notes in the principal amount of $300 million. the Company expects that Home trust will be a regular 
issuer of institutional deposit notes, likely on a semi-annual basis. Strong investor demand was evident with an oversubscription in 
excess of 70%.

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

F ou Rt H QuARteR FIn An CIAl InFoRm AtIon

table 24: Fourth Quarter Review of Financial Performance 

For the three months ended

 Change

December 31
2013 

September 30
2013 

December 31
2012 

$ 

168,045  $ 
 2,556 
 2,663 
 173,264 
 71,744 
 1,793 
 99,727 

159,573  $ 
 2,621 
 2,386 
 164,580 
 67,911 
 1,635 
 95,034 

144,310 
 3,502 
 949 
 148,761 
 61,873 
 1,825 
 85,063 

 51,274 
 40,034 

 55,229 
 43,669 

11,240 
 110,967 
 4,004 
 106,963 

 11,560 
 106,594 
 2,768 
 103,826 

 15,402 
 5,770 

 15,472 
 4,864 

 64,351 
 49,506 

 14,845 
 99,908 
 3,685 
 96,223 

 10,928 
 5,761 

December 31, 
2013–
September 30, 
2013

December 31, 
2013–
December 31, 
2012

5.3%
(2.5%)
11.6%
5.3%
5.6%
9.7%
4.9%

(7.2%)
(8.3%)

(2.8%)
4.1%
44.7%
3.0%

(0.5%)
18.6%

16.4%
(27.0%)
180.6%
16.5%
16.0%
(1.8%)
17.2%

(20.3%)
(19.1%)

(24.3%)
11.1%
8.7%
11.2%

40.9%
0.2%

 148 

 (668)

 (457)

(122.2%)

(132.4%)

 507 
 21,827
 128,790 

 (44)
 19,624 
 123,450 

 (1,695)
 14,537 
 110,760 

(1,252.3%)
11.2%
4.3%

(129.9%)
50.1%
16.3%

 19,563 
 2,610 
 15,689 
 37,862 
 90,928 

 17,768 
 2,407 
 17,460 
 37,635 
 85,815 

 22,337 
 (236)
 22,101 
68,827  $ 

 20,258 
 (860)
 19,398 
66,417  $ 

 14,991 
 2,562 
 14,067 
 31,620 
 79,140 

 22,649 
 (2,474)
 20,175 
58,965 

1.98  $ 
1.97  $  

1.91  $ 
1.90  $ 

1.70 
1.70 

$ 

$ 
$ 

 34,745 
 34,969 
 34,744 

 34,703 
 34,953 
 34,746 

$ 

33.90  $ 

32.27   $ 

 34,655 
 34,779 
 34,630 
27.96  

10.1%
8.4%
(10.1%)
0.6%
6.0%

10.3%
(72.6%)
13.9%
3.6%

3.7%
3.7%

0.1%
–
–
5.1%

30.5%
1.9%
11.5%
19.7%
14.9%

(1.4%)
(90.5%)
9.5%
16.7%

16.5%
15.9%

0.3%
0.5%
0.3%
21.2%

(000s, except per share amounts and %)

net Interest Income non-securitized Assets 
Interest from loans 
Dividends from securities 
Other interest 

Interest on deposits 
Interest on senior debt 
net interest income non-securitized assets 
net Interest Income Securitized  
  loans and Assets 
Interest income from securitized  
  loans and assets 
Interest expense on securitization liabilities 
net interest income securitized  
  loans and assets 
total net Interest Income 
provision for credit losses 

non-interest Income 
Fees and other income 
Securitization income 
net realized and unrealized gains  
  (losses) on securities
net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   
  on derivatives 

non-interest expenses 
Salaries and benefits 
premises 
Other operating expenses 

Income Before Income taxes 
Income taxes 
  Current 
  Deferred 

net InCome 
net InCome PeR Common SHARe 
Basic 
Diluted 

AVeRAGe numBeR oF Common  
  SHAReS outStAnDInG 
Basic 
Diluted 
total number of outstanding common shares 
Book value per common share 

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table 25: Fourth Quarter Review of Comprehensive Income 

(000s, except %)

net InCome

otHeR ComPReHenSIVe (loSS) InCome

Available for Sale Securities and  
  Retained Interest 

net unrealized (losses) gains 
net (gains) losses reclassified to net income 

Income tax (recovery) expense 

Cash Flow Hedges
net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges 
net losses reclassified to net income 

Income tax expense

total other comprehensive (loss) income 
ComPReHenSIVe InCome

$ 
$ 

For the three months ended

 Change

December 31
2013 

September 30
2013 

December 31
2012  

December 31, 
2013– 
September 30, 
2013

December 31, 
2013–
December 31, 
2012

$ 

68,827   $ 

66,417  $ 

58,965 

3.6%

16.7%

 (5,320)
 (147)
 (5,467)
 (1,449)
 (4,018)

 (10,638)
 671 
 (9,967)
 (2,640)
 (7,327)

 897 
 247 
 1,144 
 303 
 841 
(3,177)  $ 
65,650  $ 

 (195)
 376 
 181 
 48 
 133 
(7,194)  $ 
59,223  $ 

 1,471 
 457 
 1,928 
 509 
 1,419 

 – 
 376 
 376 
 99 
 277 
1,696 
60,661 

(50.0%)
(121.9%)
(45.1%)
(45.1%)
(45.2%)

(560.0%)
(34.3%)
532.0%
531.3%
532.3%
(55.8%)
10.9%

(461.7%)
(132.2%)
(383.6%)
(384.7%)
(383.2%)

–
(34.3%)
204.3%
206.1%
203.6%
(287.3%)
8.2%

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

table 26: Fourth Quarter Review of Financial Position

 (000s, except for %)

ASSetS 
Cash and Cash equivalents 
Available for Sale Securities 
loans Held for Sale 
loans
Securitized mortgages
non-securitized mortgages and loans 

Collective allowance for credit losses

other
Restricted assets 
Derivative assets 
Other assets 
Goodwill and intangible assets 

lIABIlItIeS AnD SHAReHolDeRS’ eQuItY
liabilities
Deposits
Deposits payable on demand
Deposits payable on a fixed date

Senior Debt
Securitization liabilities
Mortgage-backed security liabilities
Canada Mortgage Bond liabilities

other
Derivative liabilities
Other liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities

Shareholders’ equity
Capital stock
Contributed surplus
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

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As at 

December 31 
2013 

September 30 
2013 

Change

$ 

728,469  $ 
 424,272 
 137,975 

774,591
 441,689 
 77,655 

 5,210,021 
 12,671,905 
 17,881,926 
 (31,500)
 17,850,426 

 6,164,544 
 11,842,183 
 18,006,727 
 (30,900)
 17,975,827 

 652,986 
 29,886 
 162,679 
 89,157 
 934,708 

 303,410 
 32,731 
 148,548 
 86,346 
 571,035 
$  20,075,850  $  19,840,797 

$ 

429,269  $ 

 12,336,685 
 12,765,954 
 147,343 

281,348 
 11,655,299 
 11,936,647 
 149,822 

 660,964 
 5,112,100 
 5,773,064 

 913,103 
 5,495,144 
 6,408,247 

 3,809 
 173,558 
 34,425 
 211,792 
 18,898,153 

 2,378 
 187,301 
 35,040 
 224,719 
 18,719,435 

 70,233 
 5,984 
 1,119,959 
 (18,479)
 1,177,697 

 70,237 
 5,412 
 1,061,015 
 (15,302)
 1,121,362 
$  20,075,850  $  19,840,797 

(6.0%)
(3.9%)
77.7%

(15.5%)
7.0%
(0.7%)
1.9%
(0.7%)

115.2%
(8.7%)
9.5%
3.3%
63.7%
1.2%

52.6%
5.8%
6.9%
(1.7%)

(27.6%)
(7.0%)
(9.9%)

60.2%
(7.3%)
(1.8%)
(5.8%)
1.0%

(0.0%)
10.6%
5.6%
20.8%
5.0%
1.2%

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
table 27: Fourth Quarter net Interest margin

net interest margin non-securitized interest-earning assets (non-teB)
net interest margin non-securitized interest-earning assets (teB)
net interest margin securitized assets 
total net interest margin (non-teB)
total net interest margin (teB)
Spread of non-securitized loans over deposits only 

table 28: Fourth Quarter net Interest Income by Product and Average Rate 

For the three months ended

December 31
2013 
2.92%
2.94%
0.74%
2.20%
2.22%
3.11%

September 30
2013
2.96%
2.99%
0.69%
2.14%
2.16%
3.16%

December 31
2012 
3.07%
3.11%
0.79%
2.11%
2.13%
3.13%

(000s, except %)

Assets
Cash resources and securities
traditional single-family  
  residential mortgages 
Accelerator single-family 
  residential mortgages
Residential commercial mortgages2 
non-residential commercial  
  mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 
total non-securitized loans
taxable equivalent adjustment
total on non-securitized 
  interest-earning assets
Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages 
Assets pledged as collateral  
  for securitization 
total securitized residential mortgages 
 Other assets 
 total Assets 

liabilities and  
  Shareholders’ equity
Deposits
Senior debt 
Securitization liabilities
Other liabilities and  
  shareholders’ equity
total liabilities and  
  Shareholders’ equity

net Interest Income (teB)
tax equivalent Adjustment
net Interest Income per  
  Financial Statements

For the three months ended
December 31, 2013

For the three months ended 
September 30, 2013

Average 
Balance1

Income/
expense

Average 
Rate1

Average 
Balance1

Income/
expense

Average 
Rate1

$  1,292,322  $ 

5,219 

1.62% $  1,248,482  $ 

5,007 

1.60%

 9,819,720 

 128,659 

5.24%

 9,331,924 

 122,329 

5.24%

 617,356 
 327,988 

 5,282 
 4,043 

3.42%
4.93%

 407,046 
 280,565 

 3,604 
 3,393 

 987,049 
 295,315 
 333,521 
 12,380,949 
 – 

 15,749 
 6,934 
 7,378 
 168,045 
 921 

 965,285 
6.38%
 300,776 
9.39%
8.85%
 318,300 
5.43%  11,603,896 
 – 

–

 15,932 
 7,147 
 7,168 
 159,573 
 942 

3.54%
4.84%

6.60%
9.50%
9.01%
5.50%
 – 

 13,673,271 

 174,185 

5.10%  12,852,378 

 165,522 

5.15%

 4,151,111 

 33,112 

3.19%

 4,605,786 

 35,943 

3.12%

 1,639,678 

 16,429 

4.01%

 1,795,004 

 17,715 

3.95%

 440,539 
 6,231,328 
 282,816 
$ 20,187,415  $ 

 1,733 
 51,274 
–
225,459 

1.57%
3.29%
–

 379,419 
 6,780,209 
 254,310 

4.47% $ 19,886,897  $ 

 1,571 
 55,229 
 – 
220,751 

$ 12,383,947  $ 
 148,725 
 6,271,332 

71,744 
 1,793 
 40,034 

2.32% $ 11,629,822  $ 
4.82%
2.55%

 149,025 
 6,785,334 

 67,911 
 1,635 
 43,669 

1.66%
3.26%
 – 
4.44%

2.34%
4.39%
2.57%

 1,383,411 

–

–

 1,322,716 

 – 

 – 

$ 20,187,415  $ 

113,571 

2.25% $ 19,886,897  $ 

113,215 

2.28%

$ 

111,888 
 (921)

$ 

110,967 

$ 

107,536 
 (942)

$ 

106,594 

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

table 28: Fourth Quarter net Interest Income by Product and Average Rate (continued)

(000s, except %)

Assets
Cash resources and securities
traditional single-family residential mortgages 
Accelerator single-family residential mortgages 
Residential commercial mortgages2 
non-residential commercial mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 
total non-securitized loans
taxable equivalent adjustment
total on non-securitized interest-earning assets
Securitized single-family residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit residential mortgages 
Assets pledged as collateral for securitization 
total securitized residential mortgages 
Other assets 
total Assets 

liabilities and Shareholders’ equity
Deposits
Senior debt 
Securitization liabilities 
Other liabilities and shareholders’ equity 
total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity
net Interest Income (teB)
tax equivalent Adjustment
net Interest Income per Financial Statements

For the three months ended December 31, 2012

Average
Balance1

Income/
 expense

Average
Rate1

$ 

817,669  $ 

 7,919,965 
 582,728 
 205,425 
 981,483 
 334,778 
 243,338 
 10,267,717 
 – 
 11,085,386 
 5,136,096 
 1,949,071 
 541,946 
 7,627,113 
 294,020 
$ 19,006,519  $ 

 9,944,774 
 152,283 
 7,661,311 
 1,248,151 
$ 19,006,519  $ 
$ 

$ 

4,451 
 107,692 
 4,470 
 2,790 
 15,789 
 7,998 
 5,571 
 144,310 
 1,243 
 150,004 
 43,081 
 19,704 
 1,566 
 64,351 
–
214,355 

 61,873 
 1,825 
 49,506 
–
113,204 
101,151 
 (1,243)
99,908 

2.18%
5.44%
3.07%
5.43%
6.43%
9.56%
9.16%
5.62%
 – 
5.41%
3.36%
4.04%
1.16%
3.37%
–
4.51%

2.49%
4.79%
2.58%
–
2.38%

1  the average is calculated with reference to opening and closing monthly asset and liability balances.

2  Residential commercial mortgages include non-securitized multi-unit residential mortgages and commercial mortgages secured by residential property types.

table 29: Fourth Quarter mortgage Production 

 For the three months ended 

December 31
2013 

September 30
2013 

December 31
2012 

$  1,227,462  $  1,312,648  $  1,159,387 
 174,214 

 357,125 

 272,576 

 62,276 
 177,632 
 4,411 

 19,475 
 306,863 
 9,000 

 7,786 
 49,459 
 4,650 

 24,514 
 56,134 

 24,835 
 52,417 
$  1,909,554  $  1,994,229  $  1,472,748 

 24,347 
 49,320 

(000s)

Single-family residential mortgages
  traditional
  Accelerator
Residential commercial mortgages
  Multi-unit uninsured residential mortgages
  Multi-unit insured residential mortgages
  Other1
non-residential commercial mortgages
  Stores and apartments
  Commercial
total mortgage advances

1  Other residential commercial mortgages include mortgages such as builders’ inventory.

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table 30: Fourth Quarter Provision for Credit losses 

(000s, except %)

As at December 31, 2013
   net non-performing loans

For the three months ended 
December 31, 2013
net Write-offs
Annualized 
% of Gross
loans
0.12%
0.34%

Amount
3,135 
 168 

Provision1
Annualized 
% of Gross
loans

0.13% $ 
0.10%

% of Gross
loans
0.48% $ 
0.93%

Amount
3,560 
 49 

$ 

Amount
51,636 
 1,8362

 7,1893
 2,584 
–

Single-family residential mortgages 
Residential commercial mortgages 
non-residential commercial  
  mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 
Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages 
total

0.72%
0.88%
–

 99 
 183 
 113 

–

0.04%
0.25%
0.13%

–

 79 
 293 
 94 

–

–

–

–
63,245 

$ 

–
0.35% $ 

–
4,004 

–
0.09% $ 

–
3,769 

(000s, except %)

As at September 30, 2013
   net non-performing Loans

For the three months ended 
September 30, 2013
net Write-offs
Annualized 
% of Gross
Loans
0.07%
–

Amount
1,734 
–

provision1
Annualized 
% of Gross
Loans
0.11% $ 
0.24%

% of Gross
Loans
0.50% $ 
0.71%

Amount
2,704 
 152 

$ 

Amount
50,224 
 1,8362

 1,576 
 3,603 
–

Single-family residential mortgages 
Residential commercial mortgages 
non-residential commercial  
  mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 
Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages 
total

0.16%
1.21%
–

–

–

 (38)
 (99)
 49 

–

(0.02%)
(0.13%)
0.06%

–

 153 
 96 
 96 

–

–
57,239 

$ 

–
0.32% $ 

–
2,768 

–
0.06% $ 

–
2,079 

(000s, except %)

As at December 31, 2012
   net non-performing Loans

For the three months ended 
December 31, 2012
net Write-offs
Annualized 
% of Gross
Loans
0.12%
–

Amount
2,546 
–

provision1
Annualized 
% of Gross
Loans
0.16% $ 
0.12%

% of Gross
Loans
0.55% $ 
2.93%

Amount
3,470 
 48 

$ 

Amount
47,788 
 4,527 

 501 
 3,505 
–

Single-family residential mortgages 
Residential commercial mortgages 
non-residential commercial  
  mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 
Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages 
total

0.05%
1.07%
–

 146 
 (5)
 26 

–

0.06%
(0.01%)
0.04%

–

 146 
 512 
 90 

–

–

–

–
56,321 

$ 

–
0.33% $ 

–
3,685 

–
0.09% $ 

–
3,294 

1  provisions include both individual and collective provisions.

2  the non-performing residential commercial amount comprises one loan.

3  the non-performing non-residential commercial amount includes $6.4 million related to one loan.

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0.03%
0.40%
0.11%

–

–
0.08%

0.06%
0.13%
0.12%

–

–
0.05%

0.06%
0.63%
0.13%

–

–
0.08%

 
 
 
 
 
 
management’s Discussion and Analysis
management’s Discussion and Analysis

table 31: Fourth Quarter Allowance for Credit losses

(000s)

 For the three months ended December 31, 2013 

 Single-family 
 Residential 
 mortgages 

 Residential 
 Commercial 
 mortgages 

 non-residential 
 Commercial 
 mortgages 

Credit Card 
loans

 other 
 Consumer 
 Retail loans 

total

Individual allowances 
Allowance on loan principal 
Balance at the beginning of  
  the period 
provision for credit losses 
Write-offs 
Recoveries 

Allowance on accrued  
  interest receivable 
Balance at the beginning  
  of the period 
provision for credit losses 

total individual allowance 
Collective allowance 
Balance at the beginning  
  of the period 
provision for credit losses 

total allowance 

total provision 

(000s)

Individual allowances 
Allowance on loan principal 
Balance at the beginning of  
  the period 
provision for credit losses 
Write-offs 
Recoveries 

Allowance on accrued  
  interest receivable 
Balance at the beginning  
  of the period 
provision for credit losses 

total individual allowance 
Collective allowance 
Balance at the beginning  
  of the period 
provision for credit losses 

$ 

1,441  $ 
 2,895 
 (3,259)
 124 
 1,201 

 813 
 (54)
 759 
 1,960 

 17,313 
 719 
 18,032 

– $ 

– $ 

 168 
 (376)
 208 
–

 25 
 – 
 25 
 25 

 79 
 (87)
 8 
–

 24 
 20 
 44 
 44 

–
–
–
 201 

 446 
 (119)
 327 

 9,300 
–
 9,300 

 3,541 
–
 3,541 

311  $ 
 183 
 (314)
 21 
 201 

219  $ 
 111 
 (118)
 24 
 236 

1,971 
 3,436 
 (4,154)
 385 
 1,638 

 10 
 2 
 12 
 248 

 300 
–
 300 

 872 
 (32)
 840 
 2,478 

 30,900 
 600 
 31,500 

33,978 
4,004 

$ 
$ 

19,992  $ 
3,560  $ 

352  $ 
49  $ 

9,344  $ 
99  $ 

3,742  $ 
183  $ 

548  $ 
113  $ 

 Single-family 
 Residential 
 Mortgages 

 Residential 
 Commercial 
 Mortgages 

 non-residential 
 Commercial 
 Mortgages 

Credit Card 
Loans

 Other 
 Consumer 
 Retail Loans 

total

 For the three months ended September 30, 2013 

$ 

929  $ 

 2,246 
 (2,123)
 389 
 1,441 

 628 
 185 
 813 
 2,254 

 17,040 
 273 
 17,313 

–  $ 
–
–
–
–

170  $ 
 (17)
 (154)
 1 
–

506  $ 
 (99)
 (106)
 10 
 311 

262  $ 
 53 
 (111)
 15 
 219 

1,867 
 2,183 
 (2,494)
 415 
 1,971 

–
 25 
 25 
 25 

 319 
 127 
 446 

 45 
 (21)
 24 
 24 

–
–
–
 311 

 9,300 
–
 9,300 

 3,541 
–
 3,541 

 14 
 (4)
 10 
 229 

 300 
–
 300 

 687 
 185 
 872 
 2,843 

 30,500 
 400 
 30,900 

33,743 
2,768 

total allowance 

total provision 

$ 
$ 

19,567  $ 
2,704  $ 

471  $ 
152  $ 

9,324  $ 
(38) $ 

3,852  $ 
(99) $ 

529  $ 
49  $ 

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table 31: Fourth Quarter Allowance for Credit losses

(000s)

 For the three months ended December 31, 2012 

 Single-family 
 Residential 
 Mortgages 

 Residential 
 Commercial 
 Mortgages 

 non-residential 
 Commercial 
 Mortgages 

Credit Card 
Loans

 Other 
 Consumer 
 Retail Loans 

total

Individual allowances 
Allowance on loan principal 
Balance at the beginning of  
  the period 
provision for credit losses 
Write-offs 
Recoveries 

Allowance on accrued  
  interest receivable 
Balance at the beginning  
  of the period 
provision for credit losses 

total individual allowance 
Collective allowance 
Balance at the beginning  
  of the period 
provision for credit losses 

$ 

1,660  $ 
 3,267 
 (2,699)
 153 
 2,381 

–  $ 
–
–
–
–

– $ 

 146 
 (149)
 3 
–

628  $ 
 (5)
 (685)
 173 
 111 

291  $ 
 13 
 (109)
 19 
 214 

2,579 
 3,421 
 (3,642)
 348 
 2,706 

 503 
 (16)
 487 
 2,868 

 16,304 
 219 
 16,523 

 365 
 67 
 432 
 432 

 355 
 (19)
 336 

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
 111 

 9,300 
–
 9,300 

 3,541 
–
 3,541 

–
 13 
 13 
 227 

 300 
–
 300 

 868 
 64 
 932 
 3,638 

 29,800 
 200 
 30,000 

33,638 
3,685 

total allowance 

total provision 

$ 
$ 

19,391  $ 
3,470  $ 

768  $ 
 $ 
48 

9,300  $ 
146  $ 

3,652  $ 
(5) $ 

527  $ 
26  $ 

table 32: Securitization Activity

(000s)

December 31, 2013

 For the three months ended
September 30, 2013

Single-family
Residential 
mBS

multi-unit
Residential 
mBS

Single-family
Residential 
MBS

Multi-unit
Residential 
MBS

total mBS

total MBS

$ 

327,500  $ 

177,700  $ 

505,200  $ 

191,761  $ 

235,483  $ 

427,244 

 3,460 
–
–

 1,189 
 7,983 
 1,186 

 4,649 
 7,983 
 1,186 

 1,894 
–
–

 2,647 
 11,146 
 1,809 

 4,541 
 11,146 
 1,809 

Carrying value of underlying  
  mortgages derecognized 
Gains on sale of mortgages  
  or residual interest1 
Retained interests recorded 
Servicing liability recorded 

(000s)

Carrying value of underlying  
  mortgages derecognized 
Gains on sale of mortgages  
  or residual interest1 
Retained interests recorded 
Servicing liability recorded 

1  Gains on sale of mortgages are net of hedging impact.

 For the three months ended
December 31, 2012

Single-family
Residential 
MBS

Multi-unit
Residential 
MBS

total MBS

$ 

662,153  $ 

64,634  $ 

726,787 

 4,845 
–
–

 891 
 2,447 
 487 

 5,736 
 2,447 
 487 

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management’s Discussion and Analysis
management’s Discussion and Analysis

CA PI tAl mAnAGement

Capital is a key factor in the safety and soundness of a financial institution. A strong capital position assists the Company in promoting 
confidence among depositors, creditors, regulators and shareholders. the Company’s Capital Management policy governs the quantity and 
quality of capital held. the objective of the Capital Management policy is to ensure that adequate capital is available to the Company 
to support its strategic and business objectives, absorb potential unexpected losses, meet minimum regulatory capital requirements as 
stipulated by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI), and enable the allocation of capital for maximum 
economic benefit. the Capital Management Committee reviews compliance with the policy at minimum on a monthly basis while the Risk 
and Capital Committee and the Board of Directors review compliance with the policy on a quarterly basis.

two regulatory capital requirements are addressed in the Company’s policy: the Assets to Regulatory Capital Multiple (ACM) and the 
risk-based capital ratios. the Capital Management Committee reviews these ratios on a regular basis while the Board of Directors reviews 
them quarterly. 

the  Company’s  principal  subsidiary,  Home trust,  calculates  capital  ratios  and  regulatory  capital  based  on  the  capital  adequacy 
requirements issued by OSFI, which are based on International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards – A Revised 
Framework (Basel II) and Basel III: A global regulatory framework for more resilient banks and banking systems – A Revised Framework 
(Basel III). As Home trust, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is regulated under the trust and Loan Companies Act (Canada), its 
ability to accept deposits is limited primarily by its permitted ACM. this is defined as the ratio of total regulatory assets to total regulatory 
capital of Home trust.

under Basel II and Basel III, Home trust calculates risk-weighted assets for credit risk using the Standardized Approach and for operational 
risk using the Basic Indicator Approach. Home trust’s capital structure and risk-weighted assets were as follows:

table 33: Basel III Regulatory Capital (Based only on the subsidiary, Home trust Company)

(000s, except ratios and multiples)

Common equity tier 1 capital (Cet 1) 
  Capital stock 
  Contributed surplus 
  Retained earnings 
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss 
  Cash flow hedge reserves 
  Regulatory deductions from Cet 11 
  total Cet 1 capital 
Additional tier 1 capital 
total tier 1 capital 
tier 2 capital 
  Collective allowance for credit losses2 
  Subordinated debentures 
  total tier 2 capital 
total regulatory capital 
Risk-weighted assets for 
  Credit risk 
  Operational risk 
total risk-weighted assets 
Regulated capital to risk-weighted assets 
  Cet 1 ratio 
  tier 1 capital ratio 
  total regulatory capital ratio 
Assets to regulatory capital multiple 
national regulatory minimum 
  Cet 1 ratio (required January 1, 2013) 
  tier 1 capital ratio (required January 1, 2014) 
  total regulatory capital ratio (required January 1, 2014) 

December 31, 2013

 All-in Basis

 transitional 
Basis

$ 

38,497  $ 
 951 
 1,130,517 
 (18,490)
 2,656 
 (62,927)
 1,091,204 
–
 1,091,204 

38,497 
 951 
 1,130,517 
 (18,166)
 2,656 
 (8,964)
 1,145,491 
–
 1,145,491 

 31,500 
 156,000 
 187,500 

 31,500 
 156,000 
 187,500 
$  1,278,704  $  1,332,991 

$  5,702,192  $  5,756,155 
 793,575 
$  6,495,767  $  6,549,730 

 793,575 

17.49%
17.49%
20.35%
 13.19 

16.80%
16.80%
19.69%
 n/A 

7.00%
8.50%
10.50%

1  Regulatory deductions on the all-in basis include intangible assets related to software development and unrealized multi-unit residential mortgage securitization gains, net of 

deferred taxes.

2  the Company is allowed to include its collective allowance for credit losses up to a prescribed percentage of 1.25% of credit risk-weighted assets in tier 2 capital. At 

December 31, 2013, the Company’s collective allowance represented 0.55% of risk-weighted assets.

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Home trust adopted certain Basel III capital requirements beginning January 1, 2013, as required by OSFI. the primary impact at adoption 
was the deduction from Common equity tier 1 capital on an all-in basis of $51.1 million of intangible assets, net of deferred taxes, related 
to It development costs as well as the inclusion of all its accumulated other comprehensive income, net of cash flow hedge reserves. the 
transitional basis allows for the transition of certain capital deductions over a period ending January 1, 2018, whereas the all-in basis 
includes all applicable deductions immediately. For Home trust, the transitional basis is applied to the deduction from capital of intangible 
assets  related  to  development  costs.  Deductions  for  transitional  calculations  will  commence  in  2014.  For  the  purposes  of  meeting 
minimum regulatory capital ratios prescribed by OSFI, the all-in basis is required. ACM is calculated and evaluated on a transitional basis.

the tier 1 and total capital ratios as at December 31, 2012, calculated prior to the adoption of Basel III changes, were 17.01% and 
20.68%.  In  the  third  quarter  of  2013,  the  Company  received  confirmation  that,  in  certain  circumstances,  off-balance  sheet,  insured 
single-family residential mortgages could be excluded from the ACM. the ACM of 13.98 as at December 31, 2012, calculated prior to the 
adoption of Basel III changes, would have been 13.39 had this treatment been applied.

In  the  first  quarter  of  2013  the  terms  of  all  subordinated  debt  were  restructured,  all  of  which  is  intercompany  between  parent  and 
subsidiary, to comply with the non-viability contingent capital requirements in Basel III. this allowed for the inclusion of the subordinated 
debt in tier 2 capital. under Basel III this subordinated debt will be subject to straight-line amortization out of capital in the final five years 
prior to maturity. the principal amounts of the subordinated debt currently mature in 2021 and 2022 in the amounts of $100 million and 
$56 million, respectively.

under Basel III, Home trust’s Common equity tier 1, total tier 1 and total capital ratios significantly exceed OSFI’s “All-in” regulatory targets 
of 7.0% for Common equity tier 1, 8.5% for total tier 1 and 10.5% for total capital, as well as Home trust’s internal capital targets.

table 34: Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA) (Based only on the subsidiary, Home trust Company)

2013 

(000s, except %)

Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted assets
Available for sale securities
Insured residential mortgages
uninsured single-family residential mortgages
uninsured residential commercial mortgages
non-residential commercial mortgages
Credit card loans
Other consumer retail loans
Other assets
total assets subject to risk rating
Intangible assets
Collective allowance for credit losses
total assets
Off-balance sheet items
  Loan commitments
total credit risk
Operational risk
total

$ 

Balance  
Sheet
Amounts
715,342 
 648,283 
 424,226 
 6,484,974 
 9,728,804 
 178,465 
 994,210 
 293,485 
 339,963 
 191,634 
 19,999,386 
 73,405 
 (31,500)
 20,041,291 

 835,368 
 20,876,659 
–
$ 20,876,659 

effective 
Risk
Weight1

20.0% $ 
3.6%
71.8%
0.6%

Risk- 
weighted 
Amount
143,068 
 23,627 
 304,579 
 40,459 
35.4%  3,441,510 
 179,383 
100.5%
 997,805 
100.4%
 130,781 
44.6%
 254,973 
75.0%
59.0%
 113,159 
28.1%  5,629,344 
–
–
28.1%  5,629,344 

–
–

8.7%

 72,848 
 5,702,192 
 793,575 
$  6,495,767 

1  the effective risk weight represents the weighted average of the risk weights for each asset category prescribed by OSFI weighted based on the Company’s balance sheet 

classification.

Risk-weighted assets are determined by applying the OSFI-prescribed rules to on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures. the 
Company’s securitization activities are not subject to the Basel II securitization framework as they are all within the nHA MBS program and 
do not involve tranching of credit risk. 

Risk-weighted assets as at December 31, 2012, which were calculated prior to the adoption of Basel III requirements, were $5.49 billion 
comprising $4.87 billion for credit risk and $0.62 billion for operational risk. Over the year, risk-weighted assets increased by $1.01 billion 
primarily  due  to  growth  in  the  Company’s  traditional  uninsured  single-family  residential  mortgages. the  operational  risk  factor  in  the 
calculation also increased as the Company’s gross income, on which the calculation is based, increased. 

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

capital and Lending capacity

the Company has continuously maintained high levels of regulatory capital, as compared to its peers and larger institutions. this has 
provided additional protection to depositors and shareholders against losses that might be caused by severely unfavourable business 
developments, economic trends or other shocks. this is in addition to the collective allowance for credit losses, which currently exceeds 
the total write-offs recorded over the past two years. Currently, the Company exceeds its minimum regulatory capital requirement for the 
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio by a factor of more than two.

In addition to its high levels of regulatory capital, Home trust has maintained a relatively low level of leverage as measured by its ACM. the 
ACM is the most constraining regulatory factor on the Company’s capacity to lend. this factor is calculated based on total balance sheet 
assets without regard to any risk weighting and includes adjustments (permitted by OSFI) such as grandfathered mortgages that were 
securitized through CMHC-sponsored programs prior to March 31, 2010. under IFRS, certain assets which had previously been securitized, 
sold and removed from the Company’s balance sheet were returned to the balance sheet. these items were returned to the balance sheet 
primarily because the Company remained exposed to the risk of unscheduled repayments, or prepayments by borrowers. this reduces the 
Company’s total lending capacity and potentially its capacity to renew the underlying insured mortgages with a reasonable return on the 
capital required to support such mortgages on the Company’s balance sheet.

In 2012 and 2013 the Company completed transactions that transferred the risk of prepayments to third-party investors and the underlying 
mortgages were removed from the Company’s balance sheet. In 2013, the treatment of these mortgages for the purpose of calculating the 
ACM was clarified, allowing the Company to make a similar adjustment to its calculation of ACM. Consequently, the Company’s borrowing 
capacity increased without requiring any additional regulatory capital. this provides capacity for Home trust to renew its significant portfolio 
of insured mortgages that will reach the end of their contractual terms but have a number of years until fully amortized to repayment. this 
represents a significant opportunity for future loan servicing revenue and gains on sales of securitized pools. the table below provides a 
summary of the maturity profile of the Company’s securitized insured mortgages:

table 35: maturity Profile of Securitized mortgages

(000s)
Securitized single-family residential mortgages
Securitized multi-unit residential mortgages
total securitized mortgages

2014

2015

$ 

919,119  $  1,418,344  $ 
 482,849 

 278,145 

$  1,401,968  $  1,696,489  $ 

As at December 31, 2013
thereafter
total
2016
569,388  $  3,720,097
813,246  $ 
 71,281 
 1,489,924 
 657,649 
884,527  $  1,227,037  $  5,210,021

In  addition  to  the  renewal  opportunities,  this  also  presents  an  opportunity  for  the  Company  to  increase  its  level  of  lending  to  prime 
borrowers on insured loans, without the need to allocate substantial amounts of capital. this will further enable the Company to pursue its 
“one-stop-shop” mortgage lender strategy, which was embraced by mortgage brokers in earlier years and provided considerable advantages 
in the market. 

During the year, the Company recorded $11.1 million of gains on mortgage sales. these gains include gains of $5.7 million on sales of 
$617.2 million of insured multi-unit residential mortgages and gains of $5.4 million on sales of $519.3 million of single-family residential 
mortgages. the principal values of mortgages being administered by the Company and excluded from the balance sheet are summarized 
in table 14.

Capital management Activity

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company filed a new normal Course Issuer Bid through the toronto Stock exchange, which allows it to 
purchase over a 12-month period up to 10% of the public float outstanding on September 12, 2013. the Company believes that, from time 
to time, the market price of its common shares does not fully reflect the value of its business and the repurchase of shares may represent 
an appropriate and desirable business decision. 

During 2013, the Company repurchased 39,100 common shares (2012 – 163,500 common shares) for $2.3 million, thereby reducing 
retained earnings by $2.2 million and share capital by $0.1 million (2012 – $7.8 million and $0.3 million, respectively). 

Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP)

under the Company’s capital and risk management policies, and OSFI’s guidelines, the Company is required to assess the adequacy of 
current and projected capital resources under expected and stressed conditions. this involves evaluating the Company’s strategy, financial 
plan and risk appetite; assessing the effectiveness of its risk and capital management practices (including Board and senior management 
oversight); subjecting the Company’s plans to a range of stress tests; and drawing conclusions about its capital adequacy (including a 
rigorous review and challenge). Based on the Company’s ICAAp, management has concluded that Home trust is adequately capitalized.

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table 36: Credit Ratings

Long-term rating
Short-term rating
Outlook

Share Information

table 37: Share Information

(000s) 

Common shares issued and outstanding1
employee stock options outstanding2
employee stock options exercisable3

Credit Ratings

the following table presents the credit ratings for the Company and its subsidiary Home trust. these investment-grade credit ratings would 
allow the Company to obtain institutional debt financing should the need arise for additional capital. 

Home Capital Group Inc.

Home trust Company

DBRS
BBB
R2 (middle)
Stable

Standard & poor’s
BBB-
A-3
Stable

Fitch Rating
BBB
F2
negative

DBRS
BBB (high)
R2 (high)
Stable

Standard & poor’s
BBB
A-2
Stable

Fitch Rating
BBB
F2
negative

number of
Shares
 34,744  $ 
 825 
 524 

2013 

Amount
70,233 
n/A
 19,287 

number of
Shares

 34,630  $ 
 783 
 557 

2012 

Amount
61,903  
n/A
 19,647 

1  no shares were issued, other than through employee stock options exercised.

2  please see note 17(C). Amount for employee stock options is not applicable.

3  For employee stock options exercisable, the amount refers to proceeds payable to the Company upon exercise. 

2014 outlook for Capital management 

the Company remains committed to maintaining its financial strength, strong regulatory capital ratios and growing its capital 
base through earnings in 2014 and beyond. the inclusion of mortgages securitized after March 31, 2010 in the ACM makes this 
measure the Company’s primary capital constraint; however, the favourable ruling on the sale of residual interest makes this less of 
a constraint going forward. the Company will continue to proactively monitor and assess its ACM on an ongoing basis.

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management’s Discussion and Analysis
management’s Discussion and Analysis

RIS K  mA nAG ement

the shaded areas of this section of the MD&A represent a discussion of risk management policies and procedures relating to credit, 
market and liquidity risks that are required under IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, which permits these specific disclosures to 
be included in the MD&A. therefore, the shaded areas presented in this Risk Management section form an integral part of the audited 
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013. 

Risk management is an essential component of the Company’s strategy, contributing directly to the Company’s profitability and consistently 
high return on equity. the Company continues to invest significantly in risk management practices and resources. 

the Company’s business strategies and operations expose the Company to a wide range of risks that could adversely affect its operations, 
financial  condition,  or  financial  performance,  and  which  may  influence  an  investor  to  buy,  hold,  or  sell  the  Company’s  shares. When 
evaluating risks, the Company makes decisions about which risks it accepts, which risks it mitigates, offsets or hedges, and which risks it 
will avoid. these decisions are guided by the Company’s risk appetite framework. the types of risk to which the Company is subject include, 
among others, credit, funding and liquidity, market, and operational risks.

Risk Appetite

the Company has adopted a risk appetite framework that sets out the amount and types of risk the Company will accept in pursuit of its 
business objectives and strategies. the Company’s risk appetite framework provides the structure to link the objectives of the Company’s 
key  stakeholders  with  the  level  of  risk  the  Company  can,  and  is  willing  to,  take. the  risk  appetite  framework  comprises  five  major 
components.

1.  Clear articulation of the Company’s overall mission and objectives, given key stakeholder concerns. the level of risk inherent in these 

objectives drives the level of risk the Company may accept.

2.  Identification of the Company’s risk capacity by identifying the supply of capital capable of supporting risk and absorbing loss. Risk 

capacity is limited by other factors including regulatory constraints.

3.  Identification of the risks inherent in the corporate strategy supporting the mission and the governing objectives of the Company and 
establishment of a risk-taking philosophy that sets out the key principles that guide how the Company may take and mitigate risk.

4.  Documentation of the amount and types of risk the Company may accept given its mission, risk capacity, strategy and risk-taking 
philosophy. the Company explicitly articulates its Balance Sheet risk appetite (how much of the Company’s capital it will put at 
risk), earnings Volatility risk appetite, portfolio Composition risk appetite (the types of risk the Company will take) and non-financial 
risk appetite (expressions of risk appetite that are difficult to quantify). Among others, the Company has established risk appetite 
statements addressing:

 > maximum capital at risk and minimum capital ratios;

 > maximum leverage or asset to capital multiple;

 > maximum amount of top-level individual risk types; and

 > reputational risk.

5.  establishment of risk limits as an expression of the Company’s risk appetite for individual risks or factors that contribute to risk levels.

Risk Governance

the Company’s strategies and management of risk are supported by an overall enterprise risk management (eRM) framework including 
policies, guidelines, and procedures for each major category of risk to which it is exposed (strategic, credit, market, funding and liquidity, 
operational, legislative and regulatory, and reputational). the Company defines eRM as an ongoing process involving its Board of Directors 
(the “Board”),  management  and  other  personnel  in  the  identification,  measurement,  assessment  and  management  of  risks  that  may 
positively or negatively impact the organization as a whole. eRM is applied in strategy setting across the enterprise and is designed to 
provide reasonable assurance that the Company’s objectives can be realized given its stated risk appetite. the goal of eRM is to help 
maximize, within the Company’s risk appetite, the benefit to the enterprise, shareholders and other stakeholders from a portfolio of risks 
that the Company is willing to accept.

Supporting the Company’s eRM structure is a risk culture and a governance framework, including Board and senior management oversight 
and an increasingly robust set of risk policies and guidelines reflective of the Company’s risk appetite, that set boundaries for acceptable 
business strategies, exposures and activities. the Company’s governance structure is supported by the industry standard three lines of 
defence model. Authority is delegated by the Board through the Chief executive Officer to business units that are responsible for managing 
the risks they take in the pursuit of their business objectives. the eRM group, along with the Credit, Finance and Corporate Compliance 
groups, represents the second line of defence, and provides policy guidance to business units and helps ensure that all risks are identified, 
monitored, measured, assessed and reported to senior management and the Board. Internal Audit, the third line of defence, provides 
objective and independent reviews of the risk management process, its controls, and the effectiveness of governance, risk management 
and controls. 

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the governance structure as depicted in the following figure ensures that there is a framework in place for risk oversight and accountability 
across the organization. Risk owners are responsible for developing and executing strategies for controlling risk. 

Board of Directors

Board of 
Directors

Audit 
Committee

Governance, 
Nominating and 
Conduct Review 
Committee

Human Resources 
and Compensation 
Committee

Risk and Capital 
Committee

Management

CEO and Executive 
Committee

Credit Risk 
Committee

Asset/Liability 
Committee

Operational 
Risk
Committee

Governance, Risk 
and Compliance 
Committee

Executive 
Project Review
Committee

Senior 
Leadership
Committee

Capital
Management
Committee

3rd Line

2nd Line

Internal Audit

Finance

Corporate 
Compliance

Credit

Enterprise Risk 
Management

1st Line 
(Line of Business)

Deposits

Residential 
Mortgage Lending

Commercial 
Mortgage Lending

Consumer Lending 
and Retail Credit

Treasury

S
E
E
T
T
I
M
M
O
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C
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E
F
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D
F
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management’s Discussion and Analysis

the Board is accountable for establishing the overall vision, mission, objectives and strategies of the Company and setting the 
Company’s risk appetite and risk-bearing capacity. It challenges management’s proposals and plans to ensure that the forecasted 
results and risk assessments are reasonable and in line with the Company’s capabilities, objectives and risk appetite. these risk 
management responsibilities are primarily carried out through the Risk and Capital Committee of the Board. In this oversight role 
the Committee is designed to ensure that all significant risks to the Company, regardless of source, are proactively identified and 
effectively managed. this is accomplished by reviewing and approving, on at least an annual basis, all key risk policies; monitoring, 
on  at  least  a  quarterly  basis,  the  Company’s  actual  exposures  versus  Board-approved  risk  appetite  and  limits;  and  providing 
direction  to  management  where  deemed  necessary.  It  further  monitors  to  ensure  that  the  eRM  function  is  independent  of  the 
business activities it oversees and that an appropriate, independent monitoring and reporting framework is in place and operating 
effectively, so as to deliver accurate, timely and meaningful risk information for its review and evaluation. 

the executive Committee (eC), chaired by the Chief executive Officer, is responsible for recommending corporate strategy to the 
Board and for overseeing its execution. A critical component of this mandate is recommending to the Risk and Capital Committee 
of the Board a risk appetite that aligns with the objectives and strategy of the Company. the eC is accountable for establishing an 
appropriate “risk aware” culture and proactively monitoring actual exposures and business activities in comparison to risk appetite. 
the eC reviews and validates the Company’s portfolio of key risk exposures through comprehensive risk reporting as well as by an 
ongoing risk identification and assessment process. through this process, significant risks are identified in light of current business, 
market, and economic conditions, ensuring that the risks the Company manages and monitors are not static but evolving in context 
with the greatest likelihood of impact on the Company at any given point in time. 

the most significant risks to the Company, described as principal risks and as reflected in the following diagram, are subject to 
more specific review, monitoring and assessment under the mandates of supporting risk committees. these committees (Credit 
Risk, Asset/Liability, Capital Management, Operational Risk, Governance, Risk and Compliance, executive project Review, and Senior 
Leadership) recommend policies and guidelines for approval as proposed by the lines of business, with review by the eRM group, 
and proactively monitor and assess the specific risks under their mandates compared to the approved risk appetite. In addition to 
the executive Committee and the supporting risk committees, the Company’s risk governance is supported by:

 > the Chief Risk Officer and the eRM group. the eRM group is mandated to work with the executive team and the Board of Directors 
of the Company to support sustainable business performance through the independent identification, measurement, assessment 
and monitoring of all significant risks to the Company, regardless of source. Working closely with the Risk and Capital Committee 
of the Board, the eRM group recommends the Company’s overall risk appetite and limits. It develops policies to address 
significant risks and recommends Board and/or management approval. eRM independently maintains a current view of the 
Company’s risk profile by monitoring actual exposure and practice against approved risk appetite, limits, policies and guidelines.

 > the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO) and the Corporate Compliance group. 
the CCO/Corporate Compliance group is mandated to establish and maintain an independent enterprise-wide Compliance 
Framework (a set of controls and oversight processes) designed to mitigate the Company’s Legislative and Regulatory Risk. 
the CCO/Corporate Compliance group is mandated to promote a sound compliance culture; report to the Company’s senior 
management and the Board about compliance with the Company’s legislative and regulatory requirements; follow up with   
Senior Management on breaches; and make recommendations related to the Compliance Framework activities. the CCO and 
CAMLO are responsible for expressing an independent opinion to the Audit Committee on the status, adequacy and effectiveness 
of the Company’s state of compliance on a periodic basis.

 > the Senior Vice president, Internal Audit, and the Internal Audit department. Internal Audit is mandated to independently assess 
and report to the Audit Committee, the Board and management on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and 
internal control processes.

 > the Chief Financial Officer and the Finance group. the Finance group compiles the Company’s financial and capital plan 
for recommendation to the executive Committee and Board, and reports to the Board, shareholders and regulators on the 
performance of the Company against these plans. the Finance group also updates the plan with periodic forecasts, advises the 
Board of anticipated outcomes, and recommends revisions to capital plans and structures as appropriate.

In order to align the Company’s risk and control processes, management has formed the Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee 
to review and align the management structure, resources, processes and controls to match the size, complexity, scope, and risk profile 
of the organization. this committee makes recommendations to the executive Committee to improve, operate and sustain all aspects of 
governance, risk and compliance.

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Stress testing

In addition to the day-to-day risk management practices, a key component of the eRM framework is stress testing and scenario analysis. 
Management conducts regular stress testing, including stress testing through its internal capital adequacy assessment process and ad hoc 
stress testing to evaluate a range of extreme but plausible scenarios. Stress tests are conducted to determine the potential impact of these 
events, the effectiveness of management’s contingency plans to deal with these unlikely but possible events, and management’s ability to 
mitigate the potential risk. A common set of scenarios is developed to assess the impact on the Company’s financial results, capital and 
liquidity position, operational capabilities and the Company’s ability to respond to the event. In particular, management has evaluated a 
range of economic scenarios, including a real estate-driven recession. Management analyzes the outcomes from stress testing and, where 
applicable, takes proactive measures to mitigate potential risks to the business. 

Principal Risks

the  Company  has  identified  seven  principal  risks  that  are  material  to  the  business:  strategic,  credit,  market,  funding  and  liquidity, 
operational, legislative and regulatory, and reputational risk. In addition to these principal risks, the Company employs a risk register to 
outline risk sub-categories and provide more detailed linkages to the specific risks inherent to, or taken by, the business. these risks are 
identified, measured, assessed, and monitored on an ongoing basis, with regular reporting to both management and the Board of Directors. 
Where appropriate, principal and sub-category risks are mitigated through various actions to reduce the inherent risk to acceptable residual 
levels, as defined by the Company’s risk appetite. Strategic and reputational risks are considered overarching risks, as substantial outcomes 
from other principal risks could pose significant second order impact to the Company’s reputation or ability to execute strategic objectives. 

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its strategies and business activities for external events or business results, or the inability of the business to change its cost levels in 
response to those changes. Strategic and business risk is managed by the eC. On a regular basis, the eC reviews the current environment, 
the  business  results  and  the  actions  of  the  Company’s  competitors  and  adjusts  business  plans  accordingly. the  Board  approves  the 
Company’s strategies at least annually and reviews results against those strategies at least quarterly.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of the loss of principal and/or interest from the failure of debtors and/or counterparties to honour their financial 
or contractual obligations to the Company, for any reason. the Company’s overall exposure to credit risk is governed by a defined 
credit-specific risk appetite, limits and a Board-approved Credit Risk policy. the Credit Risk Committee establishes, implements and 
monitors credit risk related policies and guidelines enterprise-wide, taking into account business objectives, risk appetite, planned 
financial performance and risk profile. Credit risk limits are established for all types of credit exposures, with geographic, product, 
property and security type limits established to cover all material classes of exposure. the Company’s risk management policy limits 
the total aggregate exposure to any entity or connection. the lines of business are responsible for managing the Company’s credit 
risks in accordance with approved policies and guidelines, and assessing overall credit conditions and exposures on an ongoing 
basis. the Credit Risk Committee, the eRM group, and the Risk and Capital Committee of the Board oversee the credit portfolio 
through ongoing reviews of credit-risk management policies, lending practices, portfolio composition and risk profile, the adequacy 
of the loan loss allowances and the allocation of credit risk-based capital.

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management’s Discussion and Analysis
management’s Discussion and Analysis

At a transactional level, loans are independently approved by credit staff commensurate with their experience and expertise to extend credit 
within the bounds of the Company’s credit risk policies. A foundation of the Company’s approach to credit is a high level of due diligence 
on each individual transaction with oversight from a management team with strong industry experience. All transactions are subject to 
detailed reviews of the underlying security, an assessment of the applicant’s ability to service the loan, and the application of a standard 
risk rating or credit score. enhanced due diligence is conducted on transactions deemed to be higher credit risks based on pre-defined 
parameters. transactions in excess of individual authority are approved by the Credit Risk transactional Sub-Committee of the Credit Risk 
Committee and ultimately by the Risk and Capital Committee of the Board as required.

table 38: Credit Risk Portfolio monitors 

(000s, except % and number of credit cards issued) 

total loans balance (net of individual allowances) 
mortgage Portfolio1 
total mortgage portfolio balance (net of individual allowance)
Residential mortgages as a percentage of total mortgages
non-residential mortgages as a percentage of total mortgages
percentage of insured residential mortgages2
percentage of mortgages current
percentage of mortgages over 90 days past due
percentage of insured residential mortgage originations
Loan to value ratio of residential mortgages (current uninsured)3
Credit Card Portfolio 
total credit card portfolio balance
percentage of equityline Visa credit cards
percentage of secured credit cards
percentage of credit cards current
percentage of credit cards over 90 days past due
Loan to value ratio of equityline Visa (current)3
Visa card security deposits
total authorized limits of credit cards
total number of credit cards issued
Average balance authorized

2013 

2012 

$ 17,881,926  $  17,137,992 

$ 17,248,478  $  16,538,499 
94.0%
6.0%
44.8%
97.6%
0.4%
19.3%
65.5%

94.2%
5.8%
37.6%
97.6%
0.5%
25.1%
65.9%

$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 

293,485  $ 
95.7%
3.8%
97.8%
0.9%
66.1%
15,997  $ 
373,702  $ 
 28,892 

13  $ 

327,516 
96.9%
3.0%
96.6%
1.1%
69.9%
14,345 
403,110 
 26,840 
15 

1  Residential mortgages include multi-unit residential and other residential commercial mortgages.

2  Insured loans are loans insured against default by CMHC or another approved insurer either individually at origination or by portfolio.

3  Loan to value ratio is calculated as the current balance outstanding to the appraised value at origination.

Mortgage Lending

As part of credit risk management of the loan portfolio, senior management and the eRM group monitor various characteristics including 
the characteristics in the above table.

Credit risk mitigation is a key component of the Company’s approach to credit risk management. the composition of the mortgage portfolio 
is  well  within  the  policy  limits.  Senior  management  and  the eRM  group  closely  monitor  the  credit  performance  of  the  mortgage  loan 
portfolio. the portfolio continues to perform well, with arrears that are well within expected levels.

the Company mitigates credit risk on residential mortgages through collateral in the form of real property and, as such, loan to value (LtV) 
is a key credit metric. please see tables 43 and 44 for further information.

Due to the level of activity and price appreciation in the high-rise condominium market in certain cities, the Company continues to closely 
monitor  market  conditions  and  the  performance  of  this  portfolio.  High-rise  condominiums  represent  less  than  8%  of  the  residential 
mortgage portfolio and, of these, 36.4% are insured. the average current LtV of the condominium portfolio was 69.6% at the end of 2013. 
the credit performance of the condominium portfolio is strong and within the Company’s expectations, with 98.1% of the portfolio current 
and 0.4% over 90 days. 

the level of non-residential mortgages was relatively stable over the last 12 months and the Company anticipates that the non-residential 
portfolio will remain relatively stable. the Company slowly began increasing its exposure to non-residential lending in 2010 through 2012 
in proportion with growth in the overall asset portfolio. the proportion is well within the policy limits. 

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other Lending

Credit card balances were $293.5 million at the end of the year, virtually all of which are secured by either cash deposits or residential 
property. Within the credit card portfolio, equityline Visa accounts, which are secured by residential property, represent the principal driver 
of receivable balances. the equityline Visa portfolio had a weighted-average LtV at origination of 66.1% at the end of the year compared 
to 69.2% at the end of 2012. the LtV includes both the first mortgage and the secured equityline Visa balance. 

Senior management and the eRM group closely monitor the credit performance of the credit card portfolio. the portfolio continues to 
perform well, with arrears well within expected levels. As of December 31, 2013, $2.6 million or 0.9% of the credit card portfolio was 
over 90 days in arrears, compared to $3.6 million or 1.1% at December 31, 2012. In late 2012 the Company launched its preferred Visa 
card program, which offers unsecured Visa cards with relatively low authorized limits to the Company’s mortgage clients with good credit 
performance. the preferred Visa portfolio represents 0.4% of the outstanding credit card balances at the end of the year.

Retail credit is secured by charges on financed assets, primarily improvements to residential property or fixtures, such as water heaters. 
Water heater loans are also guaranteed by the gas supplier.

Refer to the Loans note in the consolidated financial statements included in this report for a breakdown of the overall loan portfolio by 
geographic region. While the Company’s strategy is to increase the geographic diversification of the loan portfolio, this has been tempered 
by credit conditions in local markets.

table 39: non-Performing loans and Allowances

(000s, except %)

Single-family residential mortgages
Residential commercial mortgages
non-residential commercial  
  mortgages
Credit card loans
Other consumer retail loans
non-performing loans
total gross loans

net non-performing loans as a %  
  of gross loans
total allowance for credit losses
total allowance as a % of gross loans
total allowance as a % of gross  
  non-performing loans
Write-offs, as a % of gross loans

$ 

Gross

52,837  $ 
 1,836 

2013
net1
51,636  $ 
 1,836 

Gross
50,169  $ 
 4,527 

 7,189 
 2,785 
 236 
 64,883 
$ 17,883,564 

 7,189 
 2,584 
–
 63,245 

 501 
 3,616 
 214 
 59,027 
$ 17,140,698 

2012
net1
47,788 
 4,527 

 501 
 3,505 
 – 
 56,321 

Gross

5.3%
(59.4%)

1,334.9%
(23.0%)
10.3%
9.9%
4.3%

Change
net1
8.1%
(59.4%)

1,334.9%
(26.3%)
–
12.3%
–

$ 

0.35%
33,978 
0.19%

52.37%
0.09%

$ 

0.33%
33,638 
0.20%

56.99%
0.07%

1  non-performing loans are net of individual allowances as shown in table 40, Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses.

net non-performing loans remain within expected and acceptable ranges. As part of the Company’s ongoing business strategy, experienced 
employees undertake reviews of delinquent and non-performing loans to analyze patterns and drivers and then modify, where appropriate, 
the Company’s lending guidelines. this analytical approach and attention to emerging trends have resulted in continued low write-offs 
relative to the gross loans portfolio. Write-offs, net of recoveries, totalled $15.5 million or 0.09% of gross loans in 2013, compared to 
$12.4 million or 0.07% of gross loans in 2012. the Company continually monitors arrears and write-offs and deals effectively with non-
performing loans. 

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management’s Discussion and Analysis
management’s Discussion and Analysis

table 40: Allocation of Allowance for Credit losses 

(000s)

Individual allowances 
  Single-family residential mortgages 
  Residential commercial mortgages 
  non-residential commercial mortgages 
  Credit card loans 
  Other consumer retail loans 

Collective allowance 
  Single-family residential mortgages 
  Residential commercial mortgages 
  non-residential commercial mortgages 
  Credit card loans 
  Other consumer retail loans 

total allowance for credit losses

(000s)

Individual allowances 
  Single-family residential mortgages 
  Residential commercial mortgages 
  non-residential commercial mortgages 
  Credit card loans 
  Other consumer retail loans 

Collective allowance 
  Single-family residential mortgages 
  Residential commercial mortgages 
  non-residential commercial mortgages 
  Credit card loans 
  Other consumer retail loans 

total allowance for credit losses

2013 
opening 
Balance

Write-offs 
net of 
Recoveries

Provision for 
Credit losses

2013 
ending 
Balance

2,868  $ 
 432 
–
 111 
 227 
 3,638 

(11,165) $ 
 (3,199)
 (230)
 (589)
 (345)
 (15,528)

10,257  $ 
 2,792 
 274 
 679 
 366 
 14,368 

 16,523 
 336 
 9,300 
 3,541 
 300 
 30,000 
33,638  $ 

–
–
–
–
–
–

(15,528) $ 

 1,509 
 (9)
–
–
–
 1,500 
15,868  $ 

2012 
Opening 
Balance

Write-offs 
net of 
Recoveries

provision for 
Credit Losses

1,087  $ 
–
 78 
 392 
 302 
 1,859 

(10,148) $ 

–
 (319)
 (1,572)
 (342)
 (12,381)

 15,871 
 428 
 9,300 
 3,541 
 300 
 29,440 
31,299  $ 

–
–
–
–
–
–

(12,381) $ 

11,929  $ 
 432 
 241 
 1,291 
 267 
 14,160 

 652 
 (92)
–
–
–
 560 
14,720  $ 

1,960 
 25 
 44 
 201 
 248 
 2,478 

 18,032 
 327 
 9,300 
 3,541 
 300 
 31,500 
33,978 

2012 
ending 
Balance

2,868 
 432 
–
 111 
 227 
 3,638 

 16,523 
 336 
 9,300 
 3,541 
 300 
 30,000 
33,638 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

the Company maintains credit allowances that, in management’s judgement, are sufficient to cover incurred losses and identified credit 
events in the loans portfolio. 

Individual allowances represent the amount on identified non-performing loans required to reduce the carrying value of those loans to 
their estimated realizable amount. the balance will fluctuate from time to time and is driven by the performance of individual loans and 
the realizable value of the underlying security.

the collective allowance for credit losses is established for incurred losses inherent in the portfolio that are not presently identifiable 
on a loan-by-loan basis and reflects the relative risk of the various loan portfolios that the Company manages. At December 31, 2013, 
the Company held a collective allowance of $31.5 million, compared to $30.0 million held at December 31, 2012. the Company has 
security in the form of real property or cash deposits for virtually the entire loans portfolio. the Company’s evaluation of the adequacy of 
the collective allowance takes into account asset quality, borrower creditworthiness, property location, past loss experience, current and 
forecasted probability of default and exposure at default based on product, risk ratings and credit scores, and current economic conditions. 
the Company periodically reviews the methods utilized in assessing the collective allowance, giving consideration to changes in economic 
conditions, interest rates and local housing market conditions. the principal factors impacting the assessment of the adequacy of the 
collective allowance are the stable economic environment in the Company’s markets, the increased weighting of uninsured mortgages and 
the low loan to value of the uninsured mortgage portfolio. For the most part, these factors tend to offset each other and, accordingly, the 
collective allowance has been increased marginally and continues to exceed two years of current year write-offs. 

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2014 outlook for Credit Risk 

please refer to the 2014 Outlook for provision and Allowance for Credit Losses section included in the Financial performance Review 
section of this MD&A.

additional information: residential Loans and equityline Visa Home equity Line of credit (HeLoc) 

the  tables  below  provide  additional  information  on  the  composition  of  the  Company’s  single-family  residential  mortgage  portfolio  by 
province and insured status, as well as contractual remaining amortization periods and loan to value by province.

table 41: Single-Family Residential loans by Province

(000s, except %)

British Columbia
Alberta 
Ontario 
Quebec 
Other 

(000s, except %)

British Columbia
Alberta 
Ontario 
Quebec 
Other 

$ 

Insured
Residential
mortgages
399,055 
 339,525 
 3,707,836 
 245,272 
 146,971 
$  4,838,659 

Percentage
of total
for Province

uninsured
Residential
mortgages 
471,668 
45.5% $ 
52.9%
 284,456 
29.7%  8,519,799 
 308,136 
44.2%
50.0%
 144,746 
32.6% $  9,728,805 

Percentage
of total
for Province

53.8% $ 
44.3%
68.3%
55.6%
49.2%
65.5% $ 

$ 

Insured
Residential
Mortgages
484,925 
 415,596 
 4,136,699 
 308,007 
 139,793 
$  5,485,020 

percentage
of total
for province

uninsured
Residential
Mortgages 
369,557 
56.2% $ 
58.6%
 270,563 
36.3%  6,979,420 
 227,617 
57.3%
53.0%
 121,026 
39.8% $  7,968,183 

percentage
of total
for province

42.9% $ 
38.1%
61.2%
42.4%
45.9%
57.9% $ 

2013

Percentage
of total
for Province

 total
876,586 
0.7% $ 
2.8%
 641,683 
2.0%  12,481,366 
 554,668 
0.2%
0.8%
 294,026 
1.9% $ 14,848,329 

2012

percentage
of total
for province

 total
862,303 
0.9% $ 
3.3%
 709,698 
2.5%  11,397,664 
 537,155 
0.3%
1.1%
 263,619 
2.3% $ 13,770,439 

equityline
Visa1 
5,863 
 17,702 
 253,731 
 1,260 
 2,309 
280,865 

equityline
Visa1 
7,821 
 23,539 
 281,545 
 1,531 
 2,800 
317,236 

1  equityline Visa is an uninsured product.

table 42: Insured and uninsured Single-Family Residential mortgages by Contractual Remaining Amortization Period

(000s, except %)

Balance outstanding
percentage of total

(000s, except %)

≤ 20 Years

> 20 and  
≤ 25 Years

> 25 and  
≤ 30 Years

> 30 and   
≤ 35 Years

$ 

520,436  $  1,579,125  $  7,944,270  $  4,471,217  $ 

3.6%

10.8%

54.5%

30.7%

≤ 20 Years

> 20 and  
≤ 25 Years

> 25 and  
≤ 30 Years

> 30 and  
≤ 35 Years

Balance outstanding
percentage of total

$ 

585,304  $  1,566,157  $  6,713,556  $  4,412,537  $ 

4.4%

11.6%

49.9%

32.8%

2013

> 35 Years

total
52,416  $ 14,567,464 
100.0%

0.4%

2012

> 35 Years

total
175,649  $ 13,453,203 
100.0%

1.3%

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table 43: Weighted-average loan to Value (ltV) Ratios for uninsured Single-family Residential mortgages originated  
During the Year

British Columbia
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec 
Other
total

uninsured Residential
mortgages1
67.4%
69.1%
73.7%
67.7%
67.2%
73.0%

2013

equityline
Visa1
55.7%
49.0%
57.3%
52.9%
53.2%
57.2%

1  Weighted-average LtV is calculated by dividing the sum of the products of LtVs and loan balances by the sum of the loan balances.

An economic downturn is generally characterized by reduced growth or declines in gross domestic product, often combined with reduced 
rates of employment and declines in real estate values. the probability of delinquency in the residential mortgage portfolio is most closely 
correlated with changes in employment. Consequently, during an economic downturn, the Company would expect an increased rate of 
delinquency and also an increase in credit losses. the total single-family residential mortgage portfolio including HeLOC was $14.85 billion 
as of December 31, 2013, of which $4.84 billion was insured against credit losses. the Company would expect to recover lost principal, 
interest and direct collection costs associated with this insured portion of the portfolio. Management monitors these risks carefully on an 
ongoing basis, including stress testing of the portfolio.

the Company’s key mitigant against credit losses in the uninsured portfolio is the excess of the value of the collateral over the outstanding 
loan amount (expressed as loan to value ratio or LtV). As at December 31, 2013, the weighted-average LtV of the uninsured portfolio 
against the estimated current market value was 67.9% compared to 64.2% at the end of 2012. these LtVs were estimated using the 
teranet-national Bank House price Index and the most recent appraisals. If an economic downturn involved reduced real estate values, the 
margin of value over loan amounts would be eroded and the extent of loan losses could increase. the distribution of LtV around the mean 
for each significant market is indicated below.

table 44: Weighted-Average loan to Value Ratios for uninsured Residential mortgages

British Columbia
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec 
Other
total

Weighted-
average
Current ltV1

65.4%
63.8%
68.4%
64.3%
62.5%
67.9%

2013

Percentage of total Value
of outstanding mortgages  
with Current ltV less
than or equal to

75%
86.9%
91.0%
70.8%
93.2%
92.1%
73.2%

65%
40.2%
47.3%
29.8%
45.3%
55.9%
31.7%

1  Weighted-average LtV is calculated by dividing the sum of the products of LtVs and loan balances by the sum of the loan balances.

market Risk

For the Company, market risk consists primarily of investment risk and structural interest rate risk. A summary of these risks is as follows:

investment risk

Investment risk is the risk of loss due to impairment in the fair value of investments. 

the Company’s investment risk management framework includes investment policies that are approved by the Asset/Liability 
Committee (ALCO) and the Risk and Capital Committee of the Board. the ALCO is responsible for defining and monitoring the 
Company’s investment portfolio and identifying investments that may be at risk of impairment. the treasury group is responsible 
for managing the Company’s investment portfolio in accordance with approved policies and assesses the impact of market events 
on potential implications to its total value. eRM recommends prudential policies, reviews procedures and guidelines, and provides 
enterprise-wide oversight of investment risk, including valuations.

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structural interest rate risk 

Structural interest rate risk is the risk of lost earnings or capital due to changes in interest rates. the objective of interest rate risk 
management is to ensure that the Company is able to realize stable and predictable earnings over specific time periods despite 
interest rate fluctuations. the Company has adopted an approach to the management of its asset and liability positions to prevent 
interest rate fluctuations from materially impacting future earnings, and seeks to organically match liabilities to assets in terms of 
maturity and interest rate repricing through its actions in the deposit market in priority to accessing off-balance sheet solutions.

the Company’s market risk management framework includes interest rate risk policies that are approved by the ALCO and the Risk 
and Capital Committee of the Board. the ALCO is responsible for defining and monitoring the Company’s structural interest rate risk 
and reviewing significant maturity and/or duration mismatches, as well as developing strategies that allow the Company to operate 
within its overall risk appetite. In addition, the ALCO oversees stress testing of structural interest rate risk using a number of interest 
rate scenarios. the treasury group is responsible for managing the Company’s interest rate gaps in accordance with approved policies 
and assesses the impact of market events on the Company’s net interest income and economic value of shareholders’ equity. the eRM 
group recommends prudential policies and guidelines, and provides independent enterprise-wide oversight of all interest rate risk. 

From time to time, the Company enters into interest rate derivative transactions in order to hedge its structural interest rate risk. the 
use of derivative products has been approved by the Board; however, permitted usage is governed by specific policies. Derivatives 
are only permitted in circumstances in which the Company is hedging asset-liability mismatches, or loan commitments, or as a result 
of hedging requirements under the terms of its participation in the CMB program. Moreover, the policy expressly articulates that the 
use of derivatives is not permitted for transactions that are undertaken to potentially create trading profits through speculation on 
interest rate movements.

the interest rate sensitivity position as at December 31, 2013 is presented under note 21 in the consolidated financial statements. 
the table in note 21 represents positions at a point in time, and the gap represents the difference between assets and liabilities in 
each maturity category. this note summarizes assets and liabilities in terms of their contractual amounts. Over the lifetime of certain 
assets, some contractual obligations such as residential mortgages will be terminated prior to their stated maturity at the election of 
the borrower, by way of prepayments. Similarly, some contractual off-balance sheet mortgage commitments may be made but may 
not materialize. In measuring its interest rate risk exposure, the Company makes assumptions about these factors and monitors these 
against actual experience.

to assist in matching assets and liabilities, the Company utilizes a variety of metrics including two interest rate risk sensitivity metrics 
that measure the relationship between changes in interest rates and the resulting estimated impact on both the Company’s future 
net interest income and economic value of shareholders’ equity. the Company measures these metrics over a number of different 
yield curve scenarios.

the following table provides measurements of interest rate sensitivity and the potential after-tax impact of an immediate and sustained 
100 basis point increase and decrease in interest rates on net interest income and on the economic value of shareholders’ equity.

table 45: Impact of Interest Rate Shifts 

(000s) 

100 basis point shift
Impact on net interest income, after tax
  (for the next 12 months)
Impact on net present value of shareholders’ equity

Increase in interest rates

Decrease in interest rates

December 31
2013 

 December 31
2012 

 December 31
2013 

 December 31
2012 

$ 

12,601  $ 
 16,555 

12,614  $ 
 9,746 

(12,601) $ 
 (18,003)

(12,614)
 (11,447)

As illustrated in the above table, an increase in interest rates will have a positive impact on net interest income after tax and the economic 
value of shareholder’s equity in the event of a 100 basis point movement in rates without management action. A positive gap exists when 
interest-sensitive assets exceed interest-sensitive liabilities on specific maturity or repricing periods. As these gaps widen, the fluctuation 
in the sensitivity becomes more pronounced and, for this reason, the Company’s ALCO manages this to within authorized limits.

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

liquidity and Funding Risk

this is the risk that the Company is unable to generate or obtain cash or equivalents in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost to 
meet its commitments (both on- and off-balance sheet) as they become due. this risk will arise from fluctuations in the Company’s 
cash flows associated with lending, securitization, deposit-taking, investing and other business activities.

the Company’s liquidity risk management framework includes liquidity and funding risk policies, and a Contingency Funding plan 
that are approved by the ALCO and the Risk and Capital Committee of the Board. the mandate of the ALCO includes establishing 
and recommending to the Board an enterprise-wide liquidity risk appetite. In addition, the ALCO reviews the composition and term 
structure of assets and liabilities, reviews liquidity and funding risk policies and strategies and regularly monitors compliance with 
those policies. the ALCO also oversees the stress testing of liquidity and funding risk and the testing of the Company’s Contingency 
Funding plan. the treasury group is responsible for managing the Company’s liquidity and funding risk positions in accordance 
with approved policies and assesses the impact of market events on liquidity requirements on an ongoing basis. the eRM group 
recommends liquidity policies and guidelines, and provides independent oversight of all liquidity and funding risk. 

the Company’s liquidity and funding risk policies are designed to ensure that cash balances and the inventory of other liquid 
assets are sufficient to meet all cash outflows both in ordinary market conditions and during periods of extreme market stress. 
the Company’s policies address several key elements, such as the minimum levels of liquid assets to be held at all times; the 
composition of types of liquid assets to be maintained; daily monitoring of the liquidity position by treasury, senior management, 
and the eRM group; monthly reporting to the ALCO; and quarterly reporting to the Risk and Capital Committee of the Board. 

the Company uses a liquidity horizon as its main liquidity metric. using maturity gap analysis, the Company projects a time 
horizon when its net cumulative cash flow turns negative, after taking into account the market value of its stock of liquid assets. 
the Company’s liquidity horizon is calculated daily and is based upon contractual and behavioural cash flows. Forecasts are made 
using normal market conditions and a number of stressed liquidity scenarios, including ability to fund, deposit runoff, loan growth, 
liquidity portfolio valuation, loan arrears and write-downs. In addition, the Company regularly monitors a number of other structural 
funding and liquidity ratios in its overall funding and liquidity risk management framework. 

the  Company  holds  liquid  assets  in  the  form  of  cash,  bank  deposits,  securities  issued  or  guaranteed  by  the  Government  of  Canada, 
securities issued by provincial governments, and highly rated short-term money market securities, corporate bonds and debentures. At 
December 31, 2013, eligible liquid assets amounted to $1.49 billion, compared to $771.8 million at December 31, 2012.

the Company’s main sources of funding come from retail deposits and securitization. Retail deposits are primarily sourced through the 
deposit broker network and the Company relies heavily on this channel. the majority of these deposits are received through channels that 
are controlled by several of the major Canadian banks. the broker network provides the Company with access to a very large volume of 
potential deposits, which are sourced almost entirely from individual investors or small businesses. the bulk of deposits raised are CDIC-
insured  fixed-term  Guaranteed  Investment  Certificates  (GICs)  that  are  not  subject  to  early  redemption. the  Company  has  contractual 
agreements with most major national investment dealers and a large number of independent brokers. the Company continues to add new 
investment dealers and independent brokers in order to diversify its sources of funds.

In  2012,  Home trust  launched  a  high  interest  savings  account  (HISA)  offered  only  through  financial  advisors  and  investment  and 
mutual fund dealers. In 2013, the Company was successful in building national distribution of the HISA, with the balance growing to 
$337.2 million (2012 – $19.8 million).

In 2012, Home trust commenced a multi-year project aimed at further diversifying its funding sources by building a direct-to-consumer deposit 
business. In november 2013, this business was re-branded Oaken Financial. All existing direct deposit customers were migrated to the Oaken 
brand. In conjunction with the launch of Oaken, Home trust launched the Oaken Savings Account to complement Oaken’s suite of GICs.

In  addition,  in  December  2013,  the  Company  initiated  an  institutional  deposits  program,  attracting  $300  million  of  deposits  in  the 
initial offering. this is intended to be an ongoing program with deposit offerings twice annually. the offering was well received, with an 
oversubscription rate of 70% and an interest yield that is attractive to the Company.

the Company is an approved nHA MBS issuer and an approved seller into the CMB program, which are securitization initiatives sponsored 
by  CMHC.  Securitization  funding  provides  the  Company  with  long-term  matched  funding  at  attractive  interest  rates. traditionally,  the 
Company  has  used  securitization  markets  to  fund  its Accelerator  mortgages  and  insured  multi-unit  residential  mortgages  and,  to  a 
lesser extent, its traditional mortgages that qualified for bulk portfolio insurance. On-balance sheet Accelerator mortgages and multi-unit 
residential mortgages classified as held for sale are generally held for securitization and are funded with deposits until securitized. When 
mortgages are securitized, the Company receives principal and interest payments on its underlying mortgage loans before the required 
payments  are  passed  through  to  MBS  investors.  However,  as  a  part  of  its  servicing  obligations,  the  Company  must  pass-through  any 
payments that are not collected due to arrears on a timely basis. In the case of defaults, the Company would make required payments to 
investors and place the mortgage/property through the insurance claims process to recoup any losses. this could result in cash flow timing 
mismatches that could marginally increase funding and liquidity risk. 

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upcoming oSFI liquidity Requirements

In november 2013, OSFI issued for comment a draft of the Liquidity Adequacy Requirements (LAR) Guideline that is applicable to banks 
and federal trust and loan companies. the draft LAR Guideline is part of the ongoing rollout of Basel III in Canada and sets out the new 
standards OSFI will use to assess the adequacy of the Company’s liquidity. new standards include:

Liquidity Coverage Ratio  (LCR)  –  effective  January  1,  2015. the  LCR  establishes  a  common  measure  of  liquidity  risk  and  requires 
institutions to maintain sufficient liquid assets to cover a minimum of 30 days of cash flow requirements in a stress situation. 

Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) – effective January 1, 2018. the nSFR establishes a minimum acceptable amount of stable funding 
based on the liquidity characteristics of an institution’s assets and activities over a one-year time horizon. Although OSFI is still in the 
process of finalizing the LAR Guideline, Home trust believes it is well positioned to comply with the new liquidity requirements.

2014 outlook for liquidity and Funding Risk 

the Company will continue to diversify its funding sources in 2014. While retail deposits sourced from the deposit broker channel 
will continue to provide the majority of the Company’s core funding, more reliance will be placed on the Company’s HISA, Oaken 
Financial, and the issuance of wholesale deposit notes in the institutional capital markets.

It is anticipated that issuer competition for broker-sourced deposits may increase, possibly resulting in increased funding costs, 
whereby the Company would look to adjust its lending rates. It is also likely that the Company’s funding diversification strategy will 
result in higher funding costs as the Company looks to deepen its penetration directly with customers and establish a presence in 
wholesale funding markets.

the rate of growth in the deposit portfolio is expected to mirror the growth of the Company’s non-insured loan portfolio, while 
securitization will continue to support insured mortgages. ensuring a reliable and sufficient source of deposits to fund operations 
and liquidity reserves will remain a key objective for the Company. 

operational Risk

Operational risk, which is inherent in all business activities, is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, 
people  and  systems  or  from  external  events.  Operational  risk  includes  legal  risk,  but  excludes  strategic  and  reputational  risk. the 
impact of operational risk may include financial loss, loss of competitive position, or regulatory enforcement actions, among others. 
It is an integral and unavoidable part of the Company’s business as it is inherent in every business and support activity, product and 
service. While operational risk cannot be eliminated, the Company has taken proactive steps to mitigate this risk. Strategies to manage 
operational risk include avoidance, transfer, acceptance and mitigation by controls. the Company continues to strengthen its operational 
risk  framework  with  the  addition  of  staff,  introduction  of  enhanced  risk  tools  and  methodologies  including  key  risk  indicators,  and 
improvement in its risk analytics.

the Company’s investment in its business continuity program was integral to a nimble and effective response to the 2013 Alberta and 
toronto floods. Geo-spatial tools, using inputs from StatsCan census data, are being used to better inform the Company’s understanding 
of exposure to natural disasters and have the potential to be used for customer analytics, portfolio performance analysis, and to inform 
underwriting decisions in areas at high risk of natural disasters. 

the financial services sector, including the Company, remains exposed to cyber-crime risk. threats are increasing in scale, scope and 
complexity. the Company is enhancing its information security program. Despite the Company’s commitment to information and cyber 
security,  the  Company  and  its  third-party  service  providers  may  not  be  able  to  fully  mitigate  all  risks  associated  with  the  increased 
complexity and high rate of change in the threat landscape.

Key elements of the Company’s operational risk framework include:

Governance

the Company maintains a system of comprehensive policies and an internal control framework designed to provide a sound and well-
controlled operational environment. Operational risk policies are approved by the Operational Risk Committee and the Risk and Capital 
Committee of the Board. A three lines of defence model is used to manage operational risk, as described under Risk Governance. Oversight 
over the Company’s operational risk exposures is also provided by the Operational Risk Committee.

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risk identification and assessment

A  risk  and  control  self-assessment  program  proactively  identifies  the  Company’s  exposure  to  key  operational  risks  and  assesses  the 
effectiveness  of  mitigating  controls.  Risk  assessments  are  also  performed  on  significant  new  initiatives  (e.g.,  products,  services  and 
systems) by business and support areas and other internal subject matter experts to ensure that associated risks are identified, assessed 
and approved, and that the Company’s control infrastructure can support the initiative prior to implementation. 

risk Measurement

the Company has adopted the Basic Indicator Approach for operational risk under Basel II. In addition, scenario analysis and stress testing 
are used to assess the possible impact of extreme but plausible operational risk loss events. Scenario analysis and stressing testing 
provide a forward-looking basis for managing exposures within and potentially beyond the Company’s risk appetite.

risk Monitoring and reporting

the Company monitors key risk indicators to gain assurance that it remains within its stated risk appetite and to identify early warning 
signals of changes in the risk environment, control effectiveness and potential risk issues before they crystallize and result in financial loss 
or other negative impact. 

Operational losses, including near misses, are collected, analyzed and reported in order to reduce the likelihood of future recurrences 
and to strengthen risk management practices. the Company also proactively analyzes operational events in the industry and external 
environment to understand its exposure, if any, to similar events and takes steps to prevent such occurrences. 

Operational risk issues and action plans across the Company are centrally captured, classified, monitored and reported upon. 

Reporting and monitoring forms an integral part of the Company’s operational risk management processes, which are designed to ensure 
that risks and issues are identified, escalated and managed on a timely basis. Regular reporting is in place with respect to the Company’s 
current and emerging operational risks, key risk indicators, operational loss events, external event analyses, issues management, new 
initiative risk assessment, crisis management preparedness and third-party risk management. 

Business continuity and crisis Management

the Company has implemented an all hazards based business continuity and crisis management strategy to minimize the impact on the 
Company’s clients and operations in the event of a disruption or other adverse event. 

corporate insurance

the Company maintains insurance coverage through a financial institution bond policy, which is reviewed at least annually for changes to 
coverage and the Company’s operations.

legislative and Regulatory Risk

Legislative and regulatory risk refers to the risk of non-compliance with an applicable legislative or regulatory requirement (law, regulation, 
guideline, an undertaking to a regulatory authority or provision, section, subsection, order, term or condition). this includes requirements 
that have been identified by the Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee and senior management that require the Company to do 
certain things, including conducting its affairs in a particular manner, and where non-compliance could have an impact on the Company’s 
reputation and/or safety and soundness. 

While all business units of the Company (as the first line of defence) are responsible for ensuring that legislative and regulatory risk 
is mitigated, the independent oversight of legislative and regulatory risk is principally managed by the CCO, CAMLO and the Corporate 
Compliance group as part of the Company’s Compliance Framework.

Reputational Risk

Reputational  risk  is  the  risk  that  shareholders  or  the  public  will,  with  or  without  basis,  judge  the  Company’s  operations  or  practices 
negatively, potentially resulting in a decline in its value, brand, liquidity, or customer base. 

the Company views reputational risk as an exposure to earnings and/or capital from the consequence or failure to adequately manage 
any  risk,  regardless  of  the  source,  rather  than  a  specific  risk.  Failure  to  effectively  manage  these  risks  can  result  in  reduced  market 
capitalization, loss of client loyalty, and the inability to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives. 

the Company aims to safeguard its public reputation through its governance, compliance and risk management processes.

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Risk Factors that may Affect Future Results

In addition to the risks described in this Risk Management section, there are numerous other risk factors: in particular macroeconomic and 
industry factors beyond the Company’s control, which could cause the Company’s results to differ significantly from the Company’s plans, 
objectives and estimates. All forward-looking statements, including those in this MD&A, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, 
general and specific, which may cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-
looking statements. Some of these external factors are discussed below.

Monetary and fiscal Policy

the Company’s earnings are affected by the monetary policy of the Bank of Canada and the fiscal policy of the federal government of 
Canada and other governments in Canada and abroad. Changes in  the  supply  of  money,  government spending  and the  general level 
of  interest  rates  can  affect  the  Company’s  profitability. A  change  in  the  level  of  interest  rates  affects  the  interest  spread  between  the 
Company’s deposits and loans and, as a result, impacts the Company’s net interest income. Changes in monetary and fiscal policy and in 
the financial markets are beyond the Company’s control and are difficult to predict or anticipate. 

Level of competition

the Company’s performance is impacted by the level of competition in the markets in which it operates. the Company currently operates in 
a highly competitive industry. Customer retention can be influenced by many factors, such as the pricing of products or services, changes 
in customer service levels, changes in products or services offered, and general trends in consumer demand.

changes in Legislation and regulations

Changes in legislation and regulation, including interpretation or implementation, could affect the Company by limiting the scale and 
scope of its products and services. Also, the Company’s failure to comply with its legislative and regulatory requirements could result in 
sanctions and financial penalties that could adversely impact the Company’s earnings and damage its reputation and ability to operate 
as a regulated entity.

information systems and technology

the Company is highly dependent upon its information technology systems. the Company uses third-party software and software that 
it  has  developed  or  modified  for  its  main  operations  and  relies  on  third  parties  for  credit  card  processing,  Internet  connections  and 
access to external networks. Should the Company experience any major disruptions in operations or connections of software, Internet or 
telecommunications for voice or data, this would impair its ability to provide service to clients. the longer and more severe the disruption, 
the more the Company’s ability to conduct business would be impaired. 

accounting Policies and estimates Used by the company

the accounting policies and estimates the Company utilizes determine how the Company reports its financial condition and results of 
operations, and they may require management to make estimates or rely on assumptions about matters that are inherently uncertain. 
Such estimates and assumptions may require revisions, and changes to them may materially adversely affect the Company’s results of 
operations and financial condition. More discussion is included in the Accounting Standards and policies section and within the notes to 
the consolidated financial statements.

ability to attract and retain employees and executives

the Company’s future performance depends to a large extent on its ability to attract and retain key personnel. there is strong competition 
for the best people in the financial services sector. there is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to attract and retain 
key personnel, although this remains a fundamental corporate priority. 

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ACC ount In G S tAnDARDS An D PolICIeS

the significant accounting policies are outlined in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report. these policies 
are critical as they refer to material amounts and require management to make estimates.

Critical  accounting  estimates  that  require  management  to  make  significant  judgements,  some  of  which  are  inherently  uncertain,  are 
outlined in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report. these estimates are critical as they involve material 
amounts and require management to make determinations that, by their very nature, include uncertainties. the preparation of consolidated 
financial statements in accordance with GAAp requires management to make estimates and assumptions, mainly concerning the valuation 
of items, which affect the amounts reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Key areas where management has made 
estimates and applied judgement include allowance for credit losses, fair values and impairment of financial instruments, goodwill and 
intangible  assets,  income  taxes,  fair  value  of  stock  options  and  useful  lives  of  capital  assets  and  intangible  assets.  In  addition,  the 
Company’s management has applied judgement in the application of its accounting policy with respect to derecognition of the loans 
and other assets used in current securitization programs. Most loans and other assets are not derecognized, based on management’s 
judgement that the Company has not transferred substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the loans and other assets. 
Certain  loans  are  recognized  only  to  the  extent  of  the  Company’s  continuing  involvement,  based  on  management’s  judgement  that  it 
cannot be determined whether substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred while control has been retained 
as defined by IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (IAS 39). Certain loans where residual interests in securitized 
transactions are sold are derecognized based on management’s judgement that substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership have 
been transferred. Further information can be found under notes 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14, 16, 19 and 22 to the consolidated financial statements.

ACC ount In G D eV elo P ment S

the following new IFRS pronouncements have been issued but are not yet effective and may have a future impact on the Company:

ifrs 9 Financial Instruments

the Company will be required to adopt IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9), which is the first phase of the IASB’s project to replace 
IAS 39. On november 19, 2013, the IASB decided that the previously set mandatory effective date of January 1, 2015 would not allow 
sufficient time for entities to prepare to apply IFRS 9, and that a new date should be determined when IFRS 9 is closer to completion. 
IFRS 9 will provide new requirements for the way in which an entity should classify and measure financial assets and liabilities that are in 
the scope of IAS 39, with a final standard targeted in the first half of 2014. the standard requires all financial assets to be classified on 
the basis of the entity’s business model for managing such financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial 
assets. On november 19, 2013, the IASB introduced a new hedge accounting model. the general hedge accounting standard is intended 
to provide better links between an entity’s risk management activities, the rationale for hedging and the impact of hedging on the financial 
statements. the standard will potentially simplify the Company’s hedge accounting strategies. the impairment phase of the IASB’s financial 
instruments project is currently under development, with a review draft of the standard issued in March 2013 and a final standard targeted 
in the first half of 2014. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of IFRS 9 will have on the Company’s 
consolidated financial statements.

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C ont RolS  oVeR FInAnCIAl  RePoRtI nG

Disclosure Controls and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing the integrity and fairness of financial information presented in the consolidated financial 
statements  prepared  in  accordance  with  Canadian  generally  accepted  accounting  principles. As  such,  management  has  established 
disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting to ensure that the Company’s consolidated financial 
statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company and 
the results of its operations.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that all relevant information is gathered and reported 
to senior management, including the Chief executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, on a timely basis so that appropriate decisions 
can be made regarding public disclosure.

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures was conducted as 
of December 31, 2013. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief executive Officer and Chief Financial 
Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined by national Instrument 52-109 Certification of 
Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, were effective as of December 31, 2013. 

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  to  provide  reasonable 
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance 
with GAAp. the Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that:

 > pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the 

assets of the Company;

 > provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance 
with GAAp, and receipts and expenditures are being made in accordance with authorizations of management and the Board of Directors 
of the Company; and

 > provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s 

assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Due to inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance and may not prevent or detect 
misstatements. As a result, the Company’s management acknowledges that its internal control over financial reporting will not prevent or 
detect all misstatements due to error or fraud. Furthermore, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to 
the risk that controls may become inadequate because of a change in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and 
procedures may deteriorate.

the Company has used the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the treadway Commission (COSO) framework and COBIt, an It 
governance framework, to evaluate the design of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

An evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting was conducted as of December 31, 
2013. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded 
that the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were operating effectively as of December 31, 2013.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

there were no significant changes in 2013 that have affected or could reasonably be expected to materially affect internal control over 
financial reporting.

Comparative Consolidated Financial Statements

the comparative audited consolidated financial statements have been reclassified from statements previously presented to conform to the 
presentation of the 2013 audited consolidated financial statements. please see note 2 for further information.

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no n -GAAP  me AS u Re S A n D G lo SSA RY

non-GAAP measures

the Company uses a number of financial measures to assess its performance. Some of these measures are not calculated in accordance 
with GAAp, are not defined by GAAp, and do not have standardized meanings that would ensure consistency and comparability between 
companies using these measures. the non-GAAp measures used in this MD&A are defined as follows: 

adjusted Net income and adjusted earnings per share

After-tax changes that are associated with derivative restructuring related to IFRS conversion, after-tax charges related to the resolution of 
disputed loans to commercial condominium corporations and after-tax investment tax credit benefits are adjusted against net income to 
present adjusted net income. the reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income and the resulting adjusted earnings per share are 
presented in table 4 to this MD&A.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

(000s, except % and  
per share amounts)

Q4 
2013

Q3 
2013
$  68,827  $  66,417 

 850 

net income
Adjustment    
  for derivative  
  restructuring –  
  IFRS conversion  
  (net of tax)
Adjustment for    
  disputed loans    
  to condominium  
  corporations  
  (net of tax)
Adjustment for  
  investment tax credit   
  benefits (net of tax)
 (2,735)
Adjusted net Income $  68,207  $  64,613 

 (1,470)

 931 

–

–

% 
Change

Q4 
2012
3.6% $  58,965 

Quarter
% 
Change

2012
2013
16.7% $  256,542  $  221,983 

Year to date
% 
Change

15.6%

(8.7%)

 2,602 

(67.3%)

 5,873 

 2,602 

125.7%

–

–

–

 1,508 

–

–

(46.3%)

–
5.6% $  61,567 

–

–
 (6,190)
10.8% $  257,733 $  224,585 

–
14.8%

Adjusted Basic  
  earnings per Share $ 
Adjusted Diluted  
  earnings per Share $ 

1.96  $ 

1.86 

5.4% $ 

1.78 

10.1% $ 

7.43  $ 

6.47 

14.8%

1.95  $ 

1.85 

5.4% $ 

1.77 

10.2% $ 

7.36  $ 

6.45 

14.1%

allowance as a Percentage of Gross Loans

Allowance as a percentage of gross loans is calculated as the total allowance divided by the gross on-balance sheet loans outstanding, 
which includes all on-balance sheet loans except for loans held for sale.

assets to capital Multiple (acM)

the ACM provided in this MD&A is that of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Home trust Company. the calculations are in accordance 
with  guidelines  issued  by  OSFI. the  multiple  reflects  total  regulatory  assets,  including  specified  off-balance  sheet  items  net  of  other 
specified deductions, divided by total regulatory capital.

common equity tier 1, tier 1, and total capital ratios

the capital ratios provided in this MD&A are those of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Home trust Company. the calculations are in 
accordance with guidelines issued by OSFI. Refer to note 14(e) to the consolidated financial statements included in this report. 

efficiency or Productivity ratio

Management uses the efficiency ratio as a measure of the Company’s efficiency in generating revenue. this ratio represents non-interest 
expenses as a percentage of total revenue, net of interest expense. the Company also looks at the same ratio on a taxable equivalent basis 
and will include this adjustment in arriving at the efficiency ratio, on a taxable equivalent basis. A lower ratio indicates better efficiency.

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Liquid assets

Liquid assets are unencumbered high-quality assets for which there is a broad and active secondary market available to the Company to 
sell these assets without incurring a substantial discount. Liquid assets are a dependable source of cash used by the Company when it 
experiences short-term funding shortfalls.

Market capitalization

Market capitalization is calculated as the closing price of the Company’s common shares multiplied by the number of common shares of 
the Company outstanding.

Net interest Margin (teB)

net interest margin is a measure of profitability of assets. net interest margin (teB) is calculated by taking net interest income, on a taxable 
equivalent basis, divided by the average total assets generating the interest income.

Net interest Margin (Non-teB)

net interest margin is calculated by taking net interest income divided by the average total assets generating the interest income.

Net Non-Performing Loans as a Percentage of Gross Loans (NPL ratio)

the  npL  ratio  is  calculated  as  the  total  net  non-performing  loans  divided  by  the  gross  on-balance  sheet  loans,  which  includes  all   
on-balance sheet loans except for loans held for sale.

Provision as a Percentage of Gross Loans (PcL ratio)

the  pCL  ratio  is  calculated  as  the  total  individual  and  collective  provision  expense  divided  by  the  gross  on-balance  sheet  loans 
outstanding, which includes all on-balance sheet loans except for loans held for sale.

return on assets (roa)

Return on assets is a profitability measure that presents the annualized net income as a percentage of the average total assets for the 
period deployed to earn the income. 

return on shareholders’ equity (roe)

Return on equity is a profitability measure that presents the net income available to common shareholders as a percentage of the capital 
deployed  to  earn  the  income. the  Company  calculates  its  return  on  shareholders’  equity  using  average  common  shareholders’  equity, 
including all components of shareholders’ equity.

risk-Weighted assets (rWa)

the risk-weighted assets reported in this MD&A are those of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Home trust Company. the calculations 
are in accordance with guidelines issued by OSFI. Refer to note 14(e) to the consolidated financial statements included in this report.

taxable equivalent Basis (teB)

Most  banks  and  trust  companies  analyze  and  discuss  their  financial  results  on  a  taxable  equivalent  basis  (teB)  to  provide  uniform 
measurement  and  comparison  of  net  interest  income.  net  interest  income  (as  presented  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income) 
includes tax-exempt income principally from preferred and common equity securities. the adjustment to teB used in this MD&A increases 
income and the provision for income taxes to what they would have been had the income from tax-exempt securities been taxed at the 
statutory tax rate. teB adjustments of $4.0 million for 2013 ($5.0 million – 2012) increased interest income as used in the calculation of 
net interest margin. net interest margin is discussed on a teB throughout this MD&A. See table 6 for the calculation of net interest income 
on a tax equivalent basis.

total assets under administration (aUa)

total assets under administration refers to all on-balance sheet assets plus all off-balance sheet loans that qualify for derecognition under IFRS.

total Loans under administration (LUa)

total loans under administration refers to all on-balance sheet loans plus all off-balance sheet loans that qualify for derecognition under IFRS.

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management’s Discussion and Analysis

Glossary of terms

Assets or loans under Administration refer to assets or loans administered by a financial institution that are beneficially owned by clients 
and therefore not reported on the balance sheet of the administering financial institution, plus all assets or loans beneficially owned by 
the Company and carried on the balance sheets.

Average earning Assets represent the monthly average balance of deposits with other banks and loans and securities over a relevant period.

Basis Point is one-hundredth of a percentage point.

Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) is a Canadian federal Crown corporation created to protect qualifying deposits made with 
member financial institutions in case of their failure.

Collective Allowance (previously referred to as the General Allowance) is established for incurred losses inherent in the portfolio that are 
not presently identifiable on a loan-by-loan basis and reflects the relative risk of the various loan portfolios that the Company manages. 

Derivatives used by the Company are contracts whose value is “derived” from movements in interest rates. Derivatives allow for the transfer, 
modification or reduction of current or expected risks from changes in rates.

Forwards used by the Company are contractual agreements to either buy or sell a specified amount of an interest-rate-sensitive financial 
instrument or security at a specific price and date in the future. Forwards are customized contracts transacted in the over-the-counter market.

Hedging is a risk management technique used by the Company to neutralize, manage or offset interest rate, equity, or credit exposures 
arising from normal banking activities.

Impaired or non-performing loans are loans for which there is no longer reasonable assurance of the timely collection of principal or interest.

Individual Allowances (previously referred to as Specific Allowances) reduce the carrying value of individual credit assets to the amount 
expected to be recovered if there is evidence of deterioration in credit quality.

Insured loans are loans insured against default by CMHC or another approved insurer either individually at origination or by portfolio. the 
Company’s insured lending includes single-family homes and multi-unit residential properties.

net Interest Income includes earnings on assets, such as loans and securities, including interest and dividend income, less interest 
expense paid on liabilities, such as deposits.

notional Amount refers to the principal used to calculate interest and other payments under derivative contracts. the principal does not 
change hands under the terms of a derivative contract.

office  of  the  Superintendent  of  Financial  Institutions  Canada  (oSFI)  is  the  government  agency  responsible  for  regulation  and 
supervision of banks, insurance companies, trust companies, loan companies and pension plans in Canada. 

Provision for Credit losses is a charge to income that represents an amount deemed adequate by management to fully provide for 
impairment in a portfolio of loans and other credit instruments, given the composition of the portfolio, the probability that default has 
occurred, the economic environment and the allowance for credit losses already established. 

Securitization is the practice of selling pools of contractual debts, such as residential or commercial mortgages, to third parties.

Swaps are contractual agreements between two parties to exchange a series of cash flows. the only type of swap agreements used by 
the Company are interest rate swaps in which counterparties generally exchange fixed-rate and floating-rate interest payments based on 
a notional value in a single currency. 

Acronyms

AlCo – Asset/Liability Committee

IASB – International Accounting Standards Board 

AoCI – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards

CDIC – Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation

ltV – Loan to Value (ratio expressed as a percentage)

CmB – Canada Mortgage Bond

mBS – Mortgage-Backed Security

CmHC – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

mD&A – Management’s Discussion and Analysis

CoSo –  Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the  

nCCF – net Cumulative Cash Flow

treadway Commission

eRm – enterprise Risk Management

GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting principles

GIC – Guaranteed Investment Certificate

nHA – national Housing Authority

oCI – Other Comprehensive Income

oSFI –  Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada

teB – taxable equivalent Basis

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Consolidated Financial Statements

Con S ol IDAte D   FI n AnCI A l  StAte m en tS

Management’s Responsibility for Financial Information 
Independent Auditors’ Report 
Consolidated Balance Sheets 
 Consolidated Statements of Income 
 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 
 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ equity 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

note S to t H e  C on Sol I DAte D   FIn An CI Al  StAte mentS 

 1. Corporate Information 
 2. Summary of Significant Accounting policies 
 3. Future Changes in Accounting policies 
 4. Cash Resources and Securities 
 5. Loans 
 6. Securitization Activity 
 7. Restricted Assets 
 8. Other Assets 
 9. Intangible Assets 
 10. Goodwill 
 11. Deposits by Remaining Contractual term to Maturity 
 12. Senior Debt 
 13. Other Liabilities 
 14. Capital 
 15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 
 16. Income taxes 
 17. employee Benefits 
 18. Commitments and Contingencies 
 19. Derivative Financial Instruments 
 20. Current and non-current Assets and Liabilities 
 21. Interest Rate Sensitivity 
 22. Fair Value of Financial Instruments 
 23. Related party transactions 
 24. Risk Management 

p. 74
p. 75
p. 76
p. 77
p. 78
p. 78
p. 79

p. 80
p. 80
p. 87
p. 87
p. 89
p. 93
p. 95
p. 95
p. 96
p. 96
p. 97
p. 97
p. 97
p. 97
p. 99
p. 99
p. 100
p. 102
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management’s Responsibility for Financial Information 

the consolidated financial statements of Home Capital Group Inc. were prepared by management, which is responsible for the integrity and 
fairness of the financial information presented. the consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally 
accepted accounting principles for publicly accountable enterprises, which are International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the 
International Accounting Standards Board, including the accounting requirements specified by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial 
Institutions Canada that apply to its subsidiary Home trust Company. the consolidated financial statements reflect amounts which must, 
of necessity, be based on the best estimates and judgement of management with appropriate consideration as to materiality. the financial 
information presented elsewhere in this report is consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements. 

Management is responsible for ensuring the fairness and integrity of the financial information. It is also responsible for the implementation 
of the supporting accounting systems. In discharging its responsibilities, management maintains the necessary internal control systems 
designed to provide assurance that the transactions are properly authorized, assets are safeguarded and proper accounting records are 
held. the controls include quality standards in hiring and training of employees, written policies, authorized limits for managers, procedure 
manuals, a corporate code of business conduct and ethics and appropriate management information systems. Management has formed 
a disclosure committee, chaired by the CFO, which reviews all of the Company’s financial disclosures for fairness before release to the 
Board or shareholders. 

the internal control systems are further supported by a compliance function, which ensures that the Company and its employees comply with 
all regulatory requirements, as well as by an enterprise risk management function that ensures proper risk control, related documentation 
and the measurement of the financial impact of risks. In addition, the internal audit function periodically assesses various aspects of the 
Company’s operations and makes recommendations to management for, among other things, improvements to the control systems. 

every year, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada makes such examinations and inquiries as deemed necessary 
to satisfy itself that Home trust Company is in a sound financial position and that it complies with the provisions of the trust and Loan 
Companies Act (Canada). 

ernst & Young LLp, independent auditors, appointed by the shareholders, perform an annual audit of the Company’s consolidated financial 
statements and their report follows. 

the internal auditors, the chief compliance officer, the external auditors and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions 
Canada meet periodically with the Audit Committee, with management either present or absent, to discuss all aspects of their duties and 
matters arising therefrom.

the Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing and approving the consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion 
and Analysis of results of operations and financial condition appearing in the Annual Report. It oversees the manner in which management 
discharges its responsibilities for the presentation and preparation of financial statements, maintenance of appropriate internal controls, 
risk management as well as assessment of significant transactions and related party transactions through its Audit Committee. the Audit 
Committee is composed solely of Directors who are not Officers or employees of the Company. 

Gerald m. Soloway  

Chief Executive Officer  
toronto, Canada
February 12, 2014

Robert j. Blowes, FCPA, FCA

Chief Financial Officer

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Independent Auditors’ Report

to the Shareholders of Home Capital Group Inc.

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  of  Home  Capital  Group  Inc.,  which  comprise  the  consolidated 
balance sheets as at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in 
shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and a summary of significant accounting policies 
and other explanatory information.

management’s responsibility for the consolidated financial statements

Management  is  responsible  for  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  these  consolidated  financial  statements  in  accordance  with 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards,  and  for  such  internal  control  as  management  determines  is  necessary  to  enable  the 
preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in 
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and 
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material 
misstatement.

An  audit  involves  performing  procedures  to  obtain  audit  evidence  about  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  consolidated  financial 
statements. the procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement 
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditors consider internal 
control  relevant  to  the  entity’s  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements  in  order  to  design  audit 
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s 
internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 

opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Home Capital Group 
Inc. as at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 
2012 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

toronto, Canada 

February 12, 2014 

Chartered Accountants 

Licensed public Accountants

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December 31
2013

$ 

728,469 
 424,272 
 137,975 

 5,210,021 
 12,671,905 
 17,881,926 
 (31,500)
 17,850,426 

 652,986 
 29,886 
 162,679 
 89,157 
934,708
$ 20,075,850 

$ 
429,269 
 12,336,685 
 12,765,954 
 147,343 

 660,964 
 5,112,100 
 5,773,064 

 3,809 
 173,558 
 34,425 
 211,792 
 18,898,153 

 70,233 
 5,984 
1,119,959 
(18,479)
 1,177,697 
$ 20,075,850 

As at

December 31
2012 

$ 

301,863 
 414,344 
 21,921 

 6,706,160 
 10,431,832 
 17,137,992 
 (30,000)
 17,107,992 

 725,493 
 45,388 
 100,983 
 82,095 
953,959
$ 18,800,079

$ 
105,923 
 10,030,676 
 10,136,599 
 150,684 

 1,301,693 
 6,034,202 
 7,335,895 

 2,386 
 170,502 
 35,800 
 208,688 
 17,831,866 

 61,903 
 6,224 
903,831 
(3,745)
 968,213 
$ 18,800,079 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

thousands of Canadian dollars 

ASSetS 
Cash and Cash equivalents (note 4(A))
Available for Sale Securities (notes 4(B) and (C)) 
loans Held for Sale 
loans (note 5)
Securitized mortgages (note 6)
non-securitized mortgages and loans 

Collective allowance for credit losses (note 5(e))

other 
Restricted assets (note 7) 
Derivative assets (note 19) 
Other assets (note 8) 
Goodwill and intangible assets (notes 9 and 10) 

lIABIlItIeS AnD SHAReHolDeRS’ eQuItY 
liabilities 
Deposits (note 11)
Deposits payable on demand 
Deposits payable on a fixed date 

Senior Debt (note 12) 
Securitization liabilities (note 6)
Mortgage-backed security liabilities 
Canada Mortgage Bond liabilities 

other 
Derivative liabilities (note 19)
Other liabilities (note 13)
Deferred tax liabilities (note 16(C))

Shareholders’ equity 
Capital stock (note 14)
Contributed surplus 
Retained earnings 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (note 15)

Commitments and Contingencies (note 18) 
the accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

On behalf of the Board: 

Gerald m. Soloway  

Chief Executive Officer  

Robert A. mitchell 

Chair of Audit Committee  

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Consolidated Statements of Income

thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts

net Interest Income non-Securitized Assets 
Interest from loans (note 5(F))
Dividends from securities 
Other interest 

Interest on deposits 
Interest on senior debt 
net interest income non-securitized assets 
net Interest Income Securitized loans and Assets 
Interest income from securitized loans and assets (note 5(F))
Interest expense on securitization liabilities 
net interest income securitized loans and assets 
total net Interest Income 
provision for credit losses (note 5(e))

non-interest Income 
Fees and other income 
Securitization income (note 6(C))
net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities
net realized and unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives (note 19)

non-interest expenses 
Salaries and benefits 
premises 
Other operating expenses 

Income Before Income taxes 
Income taxes (note 16(A))
  Current 
  Deferred 

net InCome 
net InCome PeR Common SHARe (note 14(D))
Basic 
Diluted 

AVeRAGe numBeR oF Common SHAReS outStAnDInG (note 14(D))
Basic 
Diluted 

total number of outstanding common shares (note 14(B))
Book value per common share 

 the accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

December 31
2013

For the year ended

December 31
2012

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 

629,247 
 11,165 
 8,283 
 648,695 
 268,233 
 6,612 
 373,850 

 225,793 
 177,664 
 48,129 
 421,979 
 15,868 
406,111 

 61,252 
 12,648 
 2,589 
 (1,430)
 75,059 
 481,170 

 70,954 
 9,901 
 62,883 
 143,738 
337,432 

 82,128 
 (1,238)
 80,890 
256,542 

7.40 
7.32 

 34,670 
 35,023 

 34,744 
33.90 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 

525,722 
 14,171 
 4,019 
 543,912 
 230,006 
 6,831 
 307,075 

 287,871 
 213,474 
 74,397 
 381,472 
 14,720 
 366,752 

 43,863 
 8,306 
 (55)
 3,788 
 55,902 
 422,654 

 58,956 
 8,833 
 54,946 
 122,735 
299,919 

 82,176 
 (4,240)
 77,936 
221,983 

6.40 
6.38 

 34,692 
 34,820 

 34,630 
27.96 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

thousands of Canadian dollars 

net InCome 
otHeR ComPReHenSIVe (loSS) InCome  
Available for Sale Securities and Retained Interests
net unrealized (losses) gains 
net gains reclassified to net income 

Income tax (recovery) expense

Cash Flow Hedges (note 19)
net unrealized gains (losses) 
net losses reclassified to net income 

Income tax expense 

total other comprehensive (loss) income 
ComPReHenSIVe InCome 

the accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

December 31
2013 
$  256,542 

For the year ended

December 31
2012 
$  221,983 

 (19,530)
 (2,584)
 (22,114)
 (5,859)
 (16,255)

 702 
 1,362 
 2,064 
 543 
 1,521 
 (14,734)
$  241,808 

 6,462 
 (114)
 6,348 
 1,775 
 4,573 

 (370)
 1,462 
 1,092 
 219 
 873 
 5,446 
$  227,429 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ equity

thousands of Canadian dollars, 
except per share amounts

Capital
Stock

Contributed 
Surplus

Retained
earnings

 net unrealized 
 Gains (losses)  
 on Securities 
and Retained 
 Interests 
Available for 
Sale, After tax 

net unrealized
losses on 
Cash Flow
Hedges,
After tax

total
Accumulated
other
Comprehensive
loss

total
Shareholders’
equity

 – 

 – 

 (70)

 8,400 

$  61,903  $ 

Balance at December 31, 2012 
Comprehensive income 
Stock options settled  
  (notes 14(B), 17(C))
Amortization of fair value of 
  employee stock options
Repurchase of shares 
  (note 14(C))
Dividends  
  ($1.08 per share)  
Balance at December 31, 2013  $  70,233  $ 
Balance at December 31, 2011 
$  55,104  $ 
Comprehensive income 
Stock options settled  
  (notes 14(B), 17(C))
Amortization of fair value of 
  employee stock options 
Repurchase of shares  
  (note 14(C))
Dividends  
  ($0.90 per share) 
Balance at December 31, 2012 

 – 
61,903  $ 

 7,088 

 (289)

 – 

 – 

 – 

$ 

6,224  $  903,831  $ 

432  $ 

 – 

 256,542 

 (16,255)

(4,177) $ 
 1,521 

(3,745) $  968,213 
 241,808 

 (14,734)

 (2,202)

 1,962 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (2,232)

 (38,182)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

5,984  $1,119,959  $  (15,823) $ 
(4,141) $ 
5,873  $  722,999  $ 
4,573 

 221,983 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 6,198 

 1,962 

 (2,302)

 – 

 – 

 (38,182)
(2,656) $  (18,479) $ 1,177,697 
(9,191) $  774,785 
(5,050) $ 
 227,429 
 5,446 
 873 

 (1,408)

 1,759 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (7,828)

 (33,323)

6,224  $  903,831  $ 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 5,680 

 1,759 

 (8,117)

 – 
432  $ 

 – 
(4,177) $ 

 – 

 (33,323)
(3,745) $  968,213 

the accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

thousands of Canadian dollars 

CASH FloWS FRom oPeRAtInG ACtIVItIeS 
net income for the year 
Adjustments to determine cash flows relating to operating activities: 
  Deferred income taxes 
  Amortization of capital assets 
  Amortization of intangible assets  
  Amortization of net premium on securities 
  Amortization of securitization and senior debt transaction costs 
  provision for credit losses 
  Change in accrued interest payable 
  Change in accrued interest receivable 
  net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on securities 
  Realized gain on securitization 
  Settlement of derivatives 
  Loss (gain) on derivatives 
  net increase in mortgages 
  net decrease (increase) in restricted assets 
  net increase in credit card loans and other consumer retail loans 
  net increase in deposits 
  Activity in securitization liabilities 
  proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed securities derecognized 
  proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed securities  
  Settlement and repayment of securitization liabilities 
  Amortization of fair value of employee stock options 
  Changes in taxes payable and other 
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities 
CASH FloWS FRom FInAnCInG ACtIVItIeS 
Repurchase of shares 
exercise of employee stock options 
Dividends paid to shareholders 
Cash flows used in financing activities 
CASH FloWS FRom InVeStInG ACtIVItIeS 
Activity in securities 
  purchases 
  proceeds from sales 
purchases of capital assets 
Capitalized intangible development costs 
Cash flows used in investing activities 
net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 
Cash and Cash equivalents at end of the Year (note 4(A))

Supplementary Disclosure of Cash Flow Information 
Dividends received on investments 
Interest received 
Interest paid 
Income taxes paid 

the accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

December 31
2013 

For the year ended

December 31
2012

 $  256,542 

$ 

221,983 

(1,238)
 3,504 
 7,864 
 2,562 
 18,729 
 15,868 
 13,624 
 (1,388)
 (2,589)
 (12,648)
 3,816 
 1,643 
 (1,980,163)
 72,507 
 (35,002)
 2,629,355 

 602,948 
 635,101 
 (1,686,739)
 1,962 
 (31,475)
 514,783 

 (2,302)
 6,198 
 (37,458)
 (33,562)

 (182,382)
 150,494 
 (7,801)
 (14,926)
 (54,615)
 426,606 
 301,863 
 $  728,469 

 $ 

9,022 
 853,125 
 443,646 
 98,724 

 (4,240)
 3,118 
 6,715 
 2,460 
 13,396 
 14,720 
 13,519 
 (5,434)
 55 
 (8,306)
 (370)
 (3,788)
 (1,943,195)
 (252,493)
 (40,845)
 2,214,475 

 242,576 
 407,848 
 (1,044,674)
 1,759 
 (7,194)
 (167,915)

 (8,117)
 5,680 
 (31,244)
 (33,681)

 (335,218)
 317,748 
 (4,324)
 (9,141)
 (30,935)
 (232,531)
 534,394 
301,863 

12,626 
 807,870 
 438,026 
 79,887 

$ 

$ 

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

note  1  

CoRPoRAte InF oRmAtIon

Home Capital Group Inc. (the Company) is a public corporation traded on the toronto Stock exchange. the Company is incorporated and 
domiciled in Canada with its registered and principal business offices located at 145 King Street West, Suite 2300, toronto, Ontario. the 
Company operates primarily through its federally regulated subsidiary, Home trust Company (Home trust), which offers deposits, residential 
and  non-residential  mortgage  lending,  securitization  of  insured  residential  first  mortgage  products,  consumer  lending  and  credit  card 
products. the Company’s subsidiary, payment Services Interactive Gateway Inc. (pSiGate), provides payment card services. Licensed to 
conduct business across Canada, Home trust has branch offices in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, nova Scotia, Quebec and Manitoba. 
the Company is the ultimate parent of the group.

these consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors 
(the Board) of the Company on February 12, 2014. the Board has the power to amend the consolidated financial statements after their 
issuance only in the case of discovery of an error.

Subsequent to the end of the year and before the date these consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance, the Board 
of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $11.1 million or $0.32 per common share payable on March 1, 2014 to shareholders 
of record at the close of business on February 24, 2014. In addition, on February 12, 2014 the Board approved a stock dividend of one 
common share per outstanding common share.

note 2 

SummARY oF SIGnIFICAnt ACCoun tInG P o lI C Ie S 

the consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting 
principles (GAAp) for publicly accountable enterprises, which are International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the 
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

the accounting policies were consistently applied to all periods presented unless otherwise noted. the significant accounting policies used 
in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are summarized below.

Comparative Consolidated Financial Statements

the comparative consolidated financial statements have been reclassified from statements previously presented to conform to the 
presentation of the 2013 consolidated financial statements. the primary change was the reclassification of Home trust mortgage-backed 
securities used as Canada Mortgage Bond replacement assets as securitized mortgages. In prior periods, these mortgage-backed securities 
were classified as pledged securities. Restricted cash and pledged securities have been reclassified to restricted assets on the consolidated 
balance sheets. previously, they were included with cash resources and securities, respectively. Fair value changes in loans held for sale and 
the derivative gains or losses on bond forwards entered into to hedge interest rate risk on these loans have been reclassified to securitization 
income on the consolidated statements of income. In addition, the Company’s disclosure of earnings by business segment has been 
replaced by disclosure of interest income by product group, as this was determined to be a better reflection of how the business is managed. 

use of judgement and estimates

Management  has  exercised  judgement  in  the  process  of  applying  the  Company’s  accounting  policies.  In  particular,  the  Company’s 
management  has  applied  judgement  in  the  application  of  its  accounting  policy  with  respect  to  derecognition  of  the  loans  and  other 
assets used in current securitization programs. Most loans and other assets that have been securitized are not derecognized, based on 
management’s judgement that the Company has not transferred substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the loans and 
other assets. Certain securitized loans are recognized only to the extent of the Company’s continuing involvement, based on management’s 
judgement that it cannot be determined whether substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred while control 
has  been  retained  as  defined  by  IAS  39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement  (IAS  39). When  residual  interests  in 
securitized transactions are sold, the underlying securitized loans are derecognized based on management’s judgement that substantially 
all the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred through the two transactions.

the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions 
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the consolidated balance 
sheet dates and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Key areas where management has made 
estimates include allowance for credit losses, fair values and impairment of financial instruments, goodwill and intangible assets, income 
taxes, fair value of stock options and useful lives of capital assets and intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Principles of Consolidation

the consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Company and all of its subsidiaries, 
after the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances.

Subsidiaries are entities the Company controls. the Company has control when it has power over the entity, has exposure or rights to 
variable returns from its involvement and has the ability to use its power over the entity to affect returns. the subsidiaries included in the 
consolidated financial statements are Home trust and pSiGate, both of which are wholly owned.

Cash and Cash equivalents

For  the  purposes  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  comprise  balances  with  less  than  90  days  to 
maturity from the date of acquisition, including cash and deposits with regulated financial institutions, treasury bills and other eligible 
deposits. Cash and deposits are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. 
Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method and, to the extent not received at year end, recorded as a receivable 
in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Securities

Securities are classified as either held for trading or available for sale, based on management’s intentions. On the trade date, all securities 
are recognized at their fair value, which is normally the transaction price.

Held for trading securities are financial assets purchased for resale, generally within a short period of time and primarily held for liquidity 
purposes. Interest earned is included in other interest income. Held for trading securities are measured at fair value, using published bid 
prices, as at the consolidated balance sheet dates. All realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported in income under non-interest 
income. transaction costs are expensed as incurred. the Company has not elected under the fair value option to designate any financial 
asset or liability as held for trading, nor does the Company have any securities classified as held for trading. 

Available for sale securities are financial assets purchased for longer-term investment that may be sold in response to or in anticipation of 
changes in market conditions. Dividends and interest earned are included in dividends from securities or other interest income. Available 
for sale securities are measured at their fair value, using published bid prices, as at the consolidated balance sheet dates. unrealized 
gains and losses, net of related taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) until the security is sold or an 
impairment loss is recognized, at which time the cumulative gain or loss is transferred to net income. transaction costs are capitalized.

At the end of each reporting period, the Company conducts a review to assess whether there is any objective evidence that an available 
for sale security is impaired. Objective evidence of impairment results from one or more events that occur after the initial recognition of 
the security and which event (or events) has an impact that can be reliably estimated on the estimated future cash flows of the security. 
Such objective evidence includes observable data that comes to the attention of the Company such as significant financial difficulty of 
the issuer of the security. In the case of equity securities, objective evidence of impairment includes a significant or prolonged decline in 
the fair value of the security below its cost. the determination of what is significant or prolonged is based on management’s judgement. 
Generally, management considers a significant decline to be 20% or more and a prolonged decline to be 12 months or more.

When there is objective evidence of an impairment of an available for sale security, any cumulative loss that has been recognized in other 
comprehensive income (OCI) is reclassified from AOCI to net income. the amount of the cumulative loss reclassified is the difference 
between the acquisition cost (net of any principal repayment, amortization and cumulative losses recognized in net income) and current 
fair value. In the case of debt securities, subsequent increases in fair value that can be objectively related to an event occurring after the 
impairment loss was recognized result in a reversal of the impairment loss through net income. Impairment losses on equity securities are 
not subsequently reversed through net income.

obligations Related to Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements

the purchase and sale of securities under sale and repurchase agreements are accounted for as collateralized lending and borrowing 
transactions  and  are  recorded  at  cost. the  related  interest  income  and  interest  expense  are  recorded  on  an  accrual  basis  in  the 
consolidated statements of income. the Company does not have any obligations related to securities sold under repurchase agreements 
in 2013 or 2012.

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

loans Held for Securitization and Sale

When identifiable, loans for which the Company has the intention of securitizing and derecognizing from the consolidated balance sheets in 
the near term are classified as held for trading for accounting purposes and are carried at fair value. unrealized gains and losses resulting 
from the change in fair value of these loans are reported as securitization income in non-interest income on the consolidated statements 
of income. Interest income earned on these loans is included in interest from loans. the fair value of loans held for trading is determined 
by discounting the expected future cash flows of the loans at market rates for financial instruments with similar terms and credit risk.

loans

Loans are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Interest income is allocated over the expected term of the 
loan by applying the effective interest rate to the carrying amount of the loan. the effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts 
estimated future cash receipts over the expected life of the loan. Origination revenues and costs are applied to the carrying amount of 
the loan. 

Loans are carried net of the individual allowance for credit losses and any unearned income. 

Interest income is accrued as earned with the passage of time and continues to accrue when a loan is considered impaired (with an 
appropriate allowance for credit loss as discussed below).

A loan is recognized as being impaired (non-performing) when the Company is no longer reasonably assured of the timely collection of the 
full amount of principal and interest. As a matter of practice, an uninsured residential or commercial mortgage, a retail loan, or equityline 
Visa loan is deemed to be impaired at the earlier of the date it has been individually provided for or when it has been in arrears for 90 
days. Single-family and multi-unit residential mortgages (including securitized mortgages) guaranteed by the Government of Canada are 
not considered impaired until payment is contractually 365 days past due. Credit losses are not anticipated on insured mortgages. Secured 
and unsecured credit card balances that have a payment that is contractually 120 days in arrears are individually provided for, and those 
that have a payment that is 180 days in arrears are written off. 

When loans are classified as impaired, the book value of such loans is adjusted to their estimated realizable value based on the fair 
value of any security underlying the loan, net of any costs of realization, by totally or partially writing off the loan and/or establishing an 
allowance for loan losses as described below.

An impaired loan is not returned to an unimpaired status unless all principal and interest payments are up to date, and management is 
reasonably assured of the recoverability of the loan. 

Allowance for Credit losses

An allowance for credit losses is maintained at an amount that, in management’s opinion, is considered adequate to absorb all credit-related 
losses that have occurred in the portfolio whether or not detected at the period end, including accrued interest on impaired loans. Allowances 
are mainly related to loans but may also apply to other assets. the allowance consists of accumulated individual and collective allowances, 
each of which is reviewed at least quarterly. the collective allowance is deducted from total loans on the consolidated balance sheets.

individual allowances

Individual allowances are determined on an item-by-item basis and reflect the associated estimate of credit loss. In the case of loans and 
equityline Visa credit cards, the individual allowances are the amounts required to reduce the carrying value of an impaired asset, including 
accrued interest, to its estimated realizable amount. the fair value of the underlying security is used to estimate the realizable amount 
of the receivable. the allowance is the difference between the receivable’s carrying value, including accrued interest, and its estimated 
realizable amount. For secured and unsecured credit card receivables, individual allowances are provided for arrears over 120 days.

collective allowances

Collective  allowances  are  established  to  absorb  credit  losses  on  the  aggregate  exposures  in  each  of  the  Company’s  loan  portfolios 
for  which  losses  have  been  incurred  but  not  yet  individually  identified. the  collective  allowance  is  based  upon  statistical  analysis  of 
past performance, level of allowance already in place and management’s judgement. the collective allowance, based on the historical 
loss  experience  adjusted  to  reflect  changes  in  the  portfolios  and  credit  policies,  is  applied  to  each  pool  of  loans  with  common  risk 
characteristics. this estimate includes consideration of economic and business conditions.

the provision for credit losses that is charged to the consolidated statements of income is the amount required to establish a balance in the 
allowance for credit losses account that the Company’s management considers adequate to absorb all credit-related losses in its portfolio 
of balance sheet items after charging amounts written off during the year, net of any recoveries, to the allowance for credit losses account.

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Securitized loans and Securitization liabilities 

the Company periodically securitizes mortgages and sells the securities to investors or Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) 
sponsored entities. Mortgage loan securitization is part of the Company’s liquidity and funding strategy. the Company securitizes through 
to CMHC sponsored programs. 

In the absence of sales of retained interests (see below), most transfers of pools of mortgages under the current programs do not result 
in derecognition of the mortgages from the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. As such, these transactions result in the recognition 
of securitization liabilities when cash is received from the securitization entities. Such mortgages are reclassified to securitized residential 
mortgages on the consolidated balance sheets and continue to be accounted for as loans, as described above. 

the securitization liabilities are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Interest expense is allocated over the 
expected term of the borrowing by applying the effective interest rate to the carrying amount of the liability. the effective interest rate is 
the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash outflows over the expected life of the liability. transaction costs and premiums or 
discounts are applied to the carrying amount of the liability. Also included in securitization liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets 
are amounts related to fair value hedge accounting that increase or decrease the carrying amount of the securitization liability. please see 
note 19 for more information.

In certain cases, the Company’s remaining involvement is quite limited, although it has not transferred substantially all of its risks and 
rewards in the underlying loans and it has retained control, as defined by IAS 39. Such mortgages are securitized and sold and the Company 
has residual interest and servicing responsibilities for the assets sold, with very little exposure to variable cash flows. the Company accounts 
for its continuing involvement as retained interests and servicing liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Gains or losses on these 
transactions are recognized as securitization income in non-interest income on the consolidated statements of income and are dependent 
in part on the previous carrying amount of the financial assets involved in the transfer, allocated between the assets sold and the retained 
interests, based on their relative fair value at the date of transfer and net of transaction costs. Retained interests are classified as available 
for sale assets and are stated at their fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in AOCI. the fair value of the retained interests is 
estimated using discounted cash flow methodology. Retained interests are revalued quarterly to assess for impairment.

In  certain  circumstances,  the  Company  sells  its  residual  interest  arising  from  securitization  transactions. When  this  results  in  the 
Company transferring substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership associated with the underlying mortgages, the mortgages are 
derecognized and a resulting gain or loss is recorded. these gains or losses are recognized as securitization income in non-interest income 
on the consolidated statements of income and are dependent in part on the previous carrying amount of the financial assets involved in 
the transfer. 

Restricted Assets

Restricted  assets  include  cash  or  cash  equivalents  and  securities  that  are  contractually  restricted,  such  as  collateral  associated  with 
derivative transactions and participation in securitization programs. Restricted assets also include cash, non–Home trust MBS or treasury 
bills pledged as Canada Mortgage Bond replacement assets. the accounting treatment for cash and securities is described above. 

Derivatives Held for Risk management Purposes

the Company utilizes derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Derivatives are carried at fair value and are reported as assets if they have a 
positive fair value and as liabilities if they have a negative fair value. the Company applies hedge accounting to derivatives that meet the 
criteria for hedge accounting in accordance with IAS 39. the Company utilizes two types of hedge relationships for accounting purposes, 
fair value hedges and cash flow hedges. If derivative instruments do not meet all of the criteria for hedge accounting, the changes in fair 
value of such derivatives are recognized in net income.

In order to qualify for hedge accounting, a hedge relationship must be designated and formally documented in accordance with IAS 39. 
the Company’s documentation, in accordance with the requirements, includes the specific risk management objective and strategy being 
applied, the specific financial asset or liability or cash flow being hedged and how hedge effectiveness is assessed. to qualify for hedge 
accounting, the Company has decided that there must be a correlation of between 80% and 125% in the changes in fair values or cash 
flows between the hedged and hedging items. 

Hedge effectiveness is assessed at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, at least quarterly. Hedge ineffectiveness occurs 
when the changes in the fair value of the hedging item (derivative) differ significantly from the fair value changes in the hedged risk in the 
hedged item. Hedge ineffectiveness is recognized immediately in income. 

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

Fair Value Hedges

Fair value hedges generally use interest rate swap derivatives to hedge changes in the fair value of fixed-rate assets or liabilities (“the 
hedged items”) attributable to interest rate risk. Changes in fair value of the hedged items are recorded as part of the carrying value of 
the hedged items and are recognized in “net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives”. Changes in fair value of the hedging item 
(interest rate swap) are also recognized in “net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives”. 

If the hedging instrument expires, or is settled or sold, or if the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting under IAS 39, the 
hedge relationship is terminated and the fair value adjustment on the hedged item is then amortized over the remaining term of the hedged 
item. If the hedged item is settled, the unamortized fair value adjustment is recognized in income immediately. 

Cash Flow Hedges

Cash flow hedges generally use bond forwards or interest rate swaps to hedge changes in future cash flows attributable to interest rate 
fluctuations arising on highly probable forecasted issuances of fixed-rate liabilities.

the effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative instrument is recognized in OCI until the forecasted cash flows being 
hedged are recognized in income in future accounting periods. When the forecasted cash flows are recognized in income, an appropriate 
amount  of  the  fair  value  changes  of  the  derivative  instrument  is  reclassified  from AOCI  into  income. Any  hedge  ineffectiveness  is 
immediately recognized in non-interest income. If the forecasted issuance of fixed-rate liabilities is no longer expected to occur, the related 
cumulative gain or loss in AOCI is immediately recognized in income. 

Capital Assets

Capital  assets,  which  comprise  office  furniture  and  equipment,  computer  equipment  and  software,  and  leasehold  improvements,  are 
recorded at cost and amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. the ranges of useful lives for each asset type  
are as follows:

Office furniture and equipment 

5 to 10 years

Computer equipment and software 

3 to 7 years

Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the lease. 

the Company assesses, at each reporting period date, whether there is an indication that a capital asset may be impaired. If any indication 
of impairment exists, the Company performs an impairment test to determine whether an impairment loss is required to be recognized. 
the impairment tests are performed in accordance with the steps discussed in the accounting policy note below entitled Impairment of 
Capital Assets and Intangible Assets.

Goodwill

Goodwill is initially measured as the excess of the price paid for the acquisition of a consolidated entity over the fair value of the net 
identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units (CGus) or groups of CGus that are 
expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to 
those units. A CGu is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows 
from other assets or groups of assets. each unit to which the goodwill has been allocated represents the lowest level within the Company 
at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment 
annually or more often if events or circumstances indicate there may be impairment. Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing 
whether  the  carrying  amount  of  a  CGu,  including  the  allocated  goodwill,  exceeds  its  recoverable  amount. the  recoverable  amount  is 
determined as the greater of the estimated fair value less the costs of disposal or the value in use. Impairment losses recognized in respect 
of a CGu are first allocated to the carrying amount of goodwill and any excess is allocated pro rata to the carrying amount of other assets 
in the CGu, on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any goodwill impairment is charged to income in the period in 
which the impairment is identified. Impairment losses on goodwill are not subsequently reversed.

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Intangible Assets

An  intangible  asset  is  recognized  only  when  its  cost  can  be  measured  reliably  and  it  is  probable  that  the  expected  future  economic 
benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the Company. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less 
any accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses.

the Company’s intangible assets comprise software development costs. the Company’s software development costs are considered to 
have finite useful lives and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives, generally not exceeding 10 years. the amortization 
period and the amortization method are reviewed at least at each financial year end. Changes in the expected useful lives are accounted 
for by changing the amortization period, as appropriate, and treated as changes in accounting estimates. Amortization expense is included 
in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income.

the Company capitalizes eligible development costs related to software projects. eligible costs include external direct costs for materials 
and services, as well as payroll and payroll-related costs for employees directly associated with development. the Company commences 
amortization of these costs over the appropriate useful life when development of the asset is substantially complete and the asset becomes 
available for use in the manner intended by management. Overhead costs, costs incurred during the research phase, costs to train staff to 
operate the asset and costs incurred after the software was substantially completed and available for use are expensed as incurred. 

the Company assesses, at each reporting period date, whether there is an indication that an intangible asset may be impaired. If any 
indication of impairment exists, the Company performs an impairment test to determine whether an impairment loss is required to be 
recognized. In relation to development costs for software that is not yet available for use, the Company performs an impairment test on an 
annual basis as well as when indications of impairment exist. Such annual impairment tests will continue until the software is available for 
use. the impairment tests are performed in accordance with the steps discussed in the accounting policy note below entitled Impairment 
of Capital Assets and Intangible Assets.

Impairment of Capital Assets and Intangible Assets

the Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or 
when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. If it is not possible to 
determine the recoverable amount of the individual asset, the Company determines the recoverable amount of the CGu to which the asset 
belongs. the recoverable amount of an asset or a CGu is the higher of its fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use, where 
value in use is the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset or the CGu. Where the carrying amount 
of the asset or the CGu exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and written down to its recoverable amount. 
the Company evaluates impairment losses for potential reversals when events or changes in circumstances warrant such consideration.

Deposits

Deposits are financial liabilities that are measured at cost using the effective interest rate method. Deposit origination costs are included 
in deposits on the consolidated balance sheets as incurred and amortized to interest expense over the term of the deposit. 

Senior Debt

Senior debt is carried at amortized cost, including the principal amount received on issue, plus accrued interest and costs incurred on 
issue, less repayments of principal and interest, amortization of issue costs and any premium or discount to the face amount of the debt. 
Issue costs and premiums or discounts are amortized to income using the effective interest rate method. Also included in senior debt on 
the consolidated balance sheets are amounts related to fair value hedge accounting which increase or decrease the carrying amount of 
the senior debt. please see note 19 for more information.

Income taxes

the Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized 
for the expected future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of 
existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively 
enacted tax rates applicable to taxable income in the period in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. 
Deferred tax assets are only recognized for deductible temporary differences, carry forward of unused tax credits and losses to the extent that 
it is probable that taxable profit will be available and the carry forward of unused tax credits and losses can be utilized.

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(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between 
market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is measured using the principal market or most advantageous market that is 
accessible to the Company for the asset or liability.

Valuation techniques used to determine fair value maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable 
inputs. If the asset or liability measured at fair value has a bid price and an ask price, the price within the bid-ask spread that is most 
representative of fair value in the circumstances is used to measure the fair value. please see note 22 for more information on the specific 
valuation techniques used to determine fair value and the related inputs for each class of assets or liabilities where fair value is disclosed. 

Inputs for valuation techniques used to measure fair value are categorized into three levels. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) 
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted 
prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable 
inputs for the asset or liability. please see note 22 for more information. When inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or liability 
are categorized within different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level 
of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement. 

Fee Income

Fee income is accrued and recognized as income as the associated services are rendered. 

Stock-based Compensation Plans

the Company has stock-based compensation plans, which are described in note 17.

the Company’s employee Stock Option plan provides for the granting of stock options to certain employees of the Company. In some 
cases, stock appreciation rights are also granted in tandem with the stock option, providing the Company with, at its sole discretion, the 
alternative of settling the award in cash at an amount equal to the excess of the market price of the shares to which the option relates over 
the exercise price of the option. the Company accounts for stock options, including those with tandem stock appreciation rights, as equity-
settled transactions where the fair value of options granted is charged to salary expense over the option vesting period, with the offsetting 
amount recognized in contributed surplus. For awards with graded vesting, the fair value of each tranche is recognized separately over its 
respective vesting period. For each reporting period, the Company reassesses its estimates of the number of awards that are expected to 
vest and recognizes the impact of any revision in the consolidated statements of income with a corresponding adjustment to equity. the 
fair value of the options granted is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. 

the Company offers a deferred share unit (DSu) plan that is only open to non-employee Directors of the Company who annually elect 
to accept remuneration in the form of cash, cash and DSus or DSus. the Company accounts for the DSus as cash-settled transactions. 
under the plan, the obligations for the DSus are accrued quarterly based on the Directors’ remuneration for the quarter. the obligations are 
periodically adjusted for fluctuations in the market price of the Company’s common shares and allow for dividend equivalents. Changes in 
obligations under the plan are recorded as salaries and benefits in the consolidated statements of income, with a corresponding increase 
in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

the  Company  grants  restricted  share  units  (RSus)  to  certain  key  members  of  management.  RSus  are  settled  in  cash  equivalents  of 
common  shares.  RSus  earn  dividend  equivalents  in  the  form  of  additional  RSus  at  the  same  rate  as  dividends  on  common  shares. 
Changes in the obligation resulting from changes in the market price of common shares are recognized in the consolidated statements of 
income as compensation expense, proportionally to the amount of the reward recognized.

the  Company  grants  performance  share  units  (pSus)  to  certain  key  members  of  management.  pSus  are  settled  in  cash  equivalents 
of common shares. pSus earn dividend equivalents in the form of additional pSus at the same rate as dividends on common shares. 
Changes in the obligation resulting from changes in the market price of common shares are multiplied by a performance factor ranging 
from 0% to 200% and are recognized in the consolidated statements of income as compensation expense, proportionally to the amount 
of the reward recognized.

employee Benefit Plans

under both the employee Share Ownership plan and the employee Retirement Savings plan, the Company’s contribution is expensed when 
paid. please see note 17 for more information.

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earnings per Share

Both basic and diluted earnings per share (epS) are presented for the Company’s common shares. Basic income per common share is 
determined as net income for the year divided by the average number of common shares outstanding for the year. 

Diluted income per common share is determined as net income for the year divided by the average number of common shares outstanding 
plus the stock options potentially exercisable for the year, as determined under the treasury stock method. the treasury stock method 
determines the net number of incremental common shares that could be purchased with the assumption that all in-the-money stock 
options are exercised and the proceeds are used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the year.

note 3  

FutuRe CHA nGeS In ACC o untI nG Po lI C Ie S

the following accounting pronouncements issued by the IASB were not effective as at December 31, 2013 and therefore have not been 
applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements.

IFRS 9 financial instruments

the Company will be required to adopt IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9), which is the first phase of the IASB’s project to replace 
IAS 39. On november 19, 2013, the IASB decided that the previously set mandatory effective date of January 1, 2015 would not allow 
sufficient time for entities to prepare to apply IFRS 9, and that a new date should be determined when IFRS 9 is closer to completion. 
IFRS 9 will provide new requirements for the way in which an entity should classify and measure financial assets and liabilities that are in 
the scope of IAS 39, with a final standard targeted in the first half of 2014. the standard requires all financial assets to be classified on 
the basis of the entity’s business model for managing such financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial 
assets. On november 19, 2013, the IASB introduced a new hedge accounting model. the general hedge accounting standard is intended 
to provide better links between an entity’s risk management activities, the rationale for hedging and the impact of hedging on the financial 
statements. the standard will potentially simplify the Company’s hedge accounting strategies. the impairment phase of the IASB’s financial 
instruments project is currently under development, with a review draft of the standard issued in March 2013 and a final standard targeted 
in the first half of 2014. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of IFRS 9 will have on the Company’s 
consolidated financial statements.

note 4  

CASH ReS ouRCeS AnD S e CuR I tI eS

(A) Cash Resources

thousands of Canadian dollars 

Cash and Cash equivalents
  Deposits with regulated financial institutions 
Cash resources unrestricted to Company use 

December 31
2013 

December 31
2012 

$ 
$ 

728,469  $ 
728,469    $ 

 301,863 
 301,863   

the Company has a revolving term credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank in the amount of $50 million, which is available to the 
Company subject to meeting certain financial ratio requirements. As at December 31, 2013, all ratio requirements have been met and no 
amounts have been drawn against the borrowing facility.

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(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

(B) Available for Sale Securities at Fair Value by type and Remaining term to maturity and Rate Reset Date 

December 31
2013

December 31
2012

thousands of Canadian dollars 
Debt securities 
Common shares 
preferred shares 
Mutual funds 

Within 1 Year
$ 

1 to 3 Years

3 to 5 Years

over 5 Years

134,573  $ 
60 
 65,128 
 1,655 
201,416  $ 

14,986  $ 
– 
 114,669 
– 

129,655  $ 

–  $ 
– 
 77,512 
– 
77,512  $ 

–  $ 
–
 15,689 
– 
15,689  $ 

$ 

total
Fair Value

total
Fair Value
149,559  $     104,832 
8,836 
 299,557 
 1,119 
414,344 

60 
 272,998 
 1,655 
424,272  $ 

(C) Available for Sale Securities – net unrealized Gains and losses

thousands of Canadian dollars, except %

Debt securities 
Common shares 
preferred shares 
Mutual funds 

thousands of Canadian dollars, except %

Debt securities 
Common shares 
preferred shares 
Mutual funds 

As at December 31, 2013

Gross
unrealized
Gains

Gross
unrealized
losses

58  $ 
25 
– 
 654 
737  $ 

–  $ 
– 
 (21,715)
– 

(21,715) $ 

total
Fair Value
149,559 
60 
 272,998 
 1,655 
424,272 

Cost
149,501  $ 
35 
 294,713 
 1,001 
445,250  $ 

Weighted-
Average
Yield

1.4%
2.5%
4.7%
–

As at December 31, 2012

Gross
unrealized
Gains

Gross
unrealized
Losses

120  $ 

 2,100 
 4,163 
 118 
6,501  $ 

–  $ 

 (1,271)
 (4,646)
 – 
(5,917) $ 

total
Fair Value
104,832 
 8,836 
 299,557 
 1,119 
414,344 

Cost
 104,712  $ 
 8,007 
 300,040 
 1,001 
413,760  $ 

Weighted-
Average
Yield
2.5%
4.6%
4.7%
–

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

net unrealized gains and losses (excluding impairment losses which are transferred to net income) are included in AOCI and presented in 
the table above. these unrealized gains and losses are not included in net income. please see note 15 for more information. 

the unrealized gains or losses included above represent the differences between the cost of a security and its current fair value. the 
Company regularly monitors its investments and market conditions for indications of impairment. 

For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized $0.2 million (2012 – $1.8 million) of impairment losses on available 
for sale securities.

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note  5  

loAn S

(A) loans by Geographic Region and type (net of individual allowances for credit losses)

thousands of Canadian dollars, except %

Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages
total securitized mortgages
Single-family residential mortgages
Residential commercial mortgages1
non-residential  
  commercial mortgages
Credit card loans
Other consumer retail loans
total non-securitized mortgages  
  and loans2

British
Columbia

Alberta

ontario

Quebec

other

total

As at December 31, 2013

$ 

334,511  $ 

256,770  $  2,835,878  $ 

192,751  $ 

100,187  $  3,720,097 

 201,181 
 535,692 
 536,212 
 8,897 

 191,910 
 448,680 
 367,211 
 16,192 

 706,883 
 3,542,761 
 9,391,757 
 135,133 

 7,753 
7,230 
899 

 38,660 
19,324 
1,256 

 881,702 
262,016 
334,652 

 186,521 
 379,272 
 360,657 
 28,689 

 16,234 
1,260 
2,900 

560,991 
$  1,096,683  $ 

442,643 
891,323  $ 14,548,021  $ 

 11,005,260 

409,740 
789,012  $ 

 203,429 
 303,616 
 191,530 
 7,969 

  1,489,924 
  5,210,021 
  10,847,367 
196,880 

 49,861 
3,655 
256 

994,210 
293,485 
339,963 

253,271 
  12,671,905 
556,887  $ 17,881,926 
100.0%

3.1%

As at December 31, 2012

As a % of portfolio 

6.1%

5.0%

81.4%

4.4%

thousands of Canadian dollars, except %

Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages
total securitized mortgages
Single-family residential mortgages
Residential commercial mortgages1
non-residential  
  commercial mortgages
Credit card loans
Other consumer retail loans
total non-securitized mortgages  
  and loans2

British
Columbia

Alberta

Ontario

Quebec

Other

total

$ 

 433,529  $ 

343,318  $  3,616,877  $ 

256,953  $ 

113,080  $  4,763,757 

 258,757 
 692,286 
 420,953 
 5,642 

 3,521 
 9,104 
 975 

 203,081 
 546,399 
 342,841 
 19,380 

 908,513 
 4,525,390 
 7,499,242 
 102,674 

 25,953 
 25,062 
 787 

 860,703 
 287,877 
 269,594 

 339,477 
 596,430 
 278,671 
 25,201 

 61,691 
 1,532 
 – 

 440,195 
$  1,132,481  $ 

 414,023 
960,422  $ 13,545,480  $ 

 9,020,090 

 367,095 
963,525  $ 

 232,575 
 345,655 
 147,739 
 1,580 

 1,942,403 
 6,706,160 
 8,689,446 
 154,477 

 36,548 
 3,941 
 621 

 988,416 
 327,516 
 271,977 

 190,429 
 10,431,832 
536,084  $ 17,137,992 
100.0%

3.1%

As a % of portfolio 

6.6%

5.6%

79.1%

5.6%

1  Residential commercial mortgages include non-securitized multi-unit residential mortgages and commercial mortgages secured by residential property types.

2  Loans exclude mortgages held for sale.

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

(B) Past Due loans that are not Impaired 

A loan is recognized as being impaired (non-performing) when the Company is no longer reasonably assured of the timely collection of the 
full amount of principal and interest. As a matter of practice, an uninsured residential or commercial mortgage, or retail loan, or equityline 
Visa loan is deemed to be impaired at the earlier of the date it has been individually provided for or when it has been in arrears for  
90 days. Single-family and multi-unit residential mortgages (including securitized mortgages) guaranteed by the Government of Canada 
are not considered impaired until payment is contractually 365 days past due. Credit losses are not anticipated on insured mortgages. 
Secured and unsecured credit card balances that have a payment that is contractually 120 days in arrears are individually provided for, 
and those that have a payment that is 180 days in arrears are written off. 

thousands of Canadian dollars

Securitized single-family residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit residential mortgages 
Single-family residential mortgages 
Residential commercial mortgages 
non-residential commercial mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 

thousands of Canadian dollars

Securitized single-family residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit residential mortgages 
Single-family residential mortgages 
Residential commercial mortgages 
non-residential commercial mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 

As at December 31, 2013

 61 to 90 

Days   over 90 Days 
265  $ 
–
 6,804 
– 
– 
 963 
 31 
8,063  $ 

4,9821 $ 
 9,9191 
 6,1591 
–1 
 – 
 23 
– 
21,083  $ 

total
37,139 
 9,919 
 305,324 
 1,768 
 9,587 
 6,571 
 131 
370,439 

As at December 31, 2012

 61 to 90 
Days 
453  $ 
–
 6,100 
–
–
 1,965 
 21 
8,539  $ 

 Over 90 Days 

4,6791  $ 
–1 
 8,4741 
–1 
–
 8 
–
13,161  $ 

total
49,956 
–
 278,178 
 544 
 9,247 
 7,550 
 181 
345,656 

 31 to 60 
Days 
4,370  $ 
– 
 48,540 
 573 
 902 
 1,932 
 30 
56,347  $ 

 31 to 60 
Days 
6,581  $ 
–
 49,935 
 544 
–
 1,731 
 48 
58,839  $ 

1 to 30 Days 
$ 

27,522  $ 
– 
 243,821 
 1,195 
 8,685 
 3,653 
 70 
284,946  $ 

$ 

$ 

1 to 30 Days 
$ 

38,243  $ 
–
 213,669 
–
 9,247 
 3,846 
 112 
265,117  $ 

1  Insured residential mortgages are considered impaired when they are 365 days past due.

(C) Impaired loans and Individual Allowances for Credit losses

Residential mortgages guaranteed by the Government of Canada are not considered impaired until payment is contractually 365 days past due. 
As securitized residential mortgages are all fully insured, credit losses are not anticipated.

As at December 31, 2013

thousands of Canadian dollars

Single-Family  
 Residential  
  mortgages 

 Residential 
 Commercial 
  mortgages 

 non-
Residential 
 Commercial 
  mortgages 

Gross amount of impaired loans 
Individual allowances on principal 
net amount of impaired loans 

$ 

$ 

 52,837  $ 
 (1,201)
 51,636  $ 

 1,836  $ 
–
 1,836  $ 

 7,189  $ 
–
 7,189  $ 

 Credit Card 
 loans 
 2,785  $ 
 (201)
 2,584  $ 

 other 
 Consumer 
 Retail loans 

 236  $ 
 (236)

 – $ 

total
 64,883 
 (1,638)
 63,245 

As at December 31, 2012

thousands of Canadian dollars

Single-Family  
 Residential  
  Mortgages 

 Residential 
 Commercial 
  Mortgages 

 non-
Residential 
 Commercial 
  Mortgages 

Gross amount of impaired loans 
Individual allowances on principal 
net amount of impaired loans 

$ 

$ 

50,169  $ 
 (2,381)
47,788  $ 

4,527  $ 
–
4,527  $ 

501  $ 
–
501  $ 

 Credit Card 
 Loans 
3,616  $ 
 (111)
3,505  $ 

 Other 
 Consumer 
 Retail Loans 

214  $ 

 (214)

– $ 

total
59,027 
 (2,706)
56,321 

Included in the gross amount of impaired loans are foreclosed loans with an estimated realizable value of $2.2 million (2012 – $1.7 million).

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(D) Collateral

the fair value of collateral held against mortgages is based on appraisals at the time a loan is originated. Appraisals are only updated should 
circumstances warrant it or if a mortgage becomes impaired. At December 31, 2013, the total appraised value of the collateral held for 
mortgages past due that are not impaired, as determined when the mortgages were originated, was $539.7 million (2012 – $502.1 million). 
For impaired mortgages, the total appraised value of collateral at December 31, 2013 was $86.0 million (2012 – $153.9 million).

(e) Allowance for Credit losses

thousands of Canadian dollars

Single-family  
 Residential  
  mortgages 

 Residential 
 Commercial 
  mortgages 

 non-
Residential 
 Commercial 
  mortgages 

 Credit Card 
 loans 

 other 
 Consumer 
 Retail loans 

2013

total

Individual allowances 
Allowance on loan principal 
  Balance at the beginning of the year  $ 
  provision for credit losses 
  Write-offs 
  Recoveries 

Allowance on accrued  
  interest receivable 
  Balance at the beginning of the year 
  provision for credit losses 

total individual allowance 
Collective allowance 
  Balance at the beginning of the year 
  provision for credit losses 

total allowance 
total provision 

111  $ 
 679 
 (1,129)
 540 
 201 

214  $ 
 367 
 (436)
 91 
 236 

2,706 
 14,460 
 (17,261)
 1,733 
 1,638 

2,381  $ 
 9,985 
 (12,048)
 883 
 1,201 

 487 
 272 
 759 
 1,960 

– $ 

– $ 

 3,199 
 (3,407)
 208 
–

 432 
 (407)
 25 
 25 

 230 
 (241)
 11 
–

–
 44 
 44 
 44 

–
–
–
 201 

 16,523 
 1,509 
 18,032 
19,992  $ 
11,766  $ 

$ 
$ 

 336 
 (9)
 327 
352  $ 
2,783  $ 

 9,300 
–
 9,300 
9,344  $ 
274  $ 

 3,541 
–
 3,541 
3,742  $ 
679  $ 

thousands of Canadian dollars

Single-family  
 Residential  
  Mortgages 

 Residential 
 Commercial 
  Mortgages 

 non-
Residential 
 Commercial 
  Mortgages 

 Credit Card 
 Loans 

 Other 
 Consumer 
 Retail Loans 

Individual allowances 
Allowance on loan principal 
  Balance at the beginning of the year  $ 
  provision for credit losses 
  Write-offs 
  Recoveries 

Allowance on accrued  
  interest receivable 
  Balance at the beginning of the year 
  provision for credit losses 

total individual allowance 
Collective allowance 
  Balance at the beginning of the year 
  provision for credit losses 

total allowance 
total provision 

760  $ 

 11,769 
 (10,598)
 450 
 2,381 

– $ 
–
–
–
–

 327 
 160 
 487 
 2,868 

–
 432 
 432 
 432 

60  $ 

392  $ 

 259 
 (322)
 3 
–

 18 
 (18)
–
–

 1,291 
 (1,914)
 342 
 111 

–
–
–
 111 

 15,871 
 652 
 16,523 
19,391  $ 
12,581  $ 

$ 
$ 

 428 
 (92)
 336 
768  $ 
340  $ 

 9,300 
–
 9,300 
9,300  $ 
241  $ 

 3,541 
–
 3,541 
3,652  $ 
1,291  $ 

there were no provisions, allowances or net write-offs on securitized residential mortgages. 

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91

 13 
 (1)
 12 
 248 

 300 
–
 300 
548  $ 
366  $ 

 932 
 (92)
 840 
 2,478 

 30,000 
 1,500 
 31,500 
33,978 
15,868 

2012

total

290  $ 
 266 
 (419)
 77 
 214 

1,502 
 13,585 
 (13,253)
 872 
 2,706 

 12 
 1 
 13 
 227 

 300 
–
 300 
527  $ 
267  $ 

 357 
 575 
 932 
 3,638 

 29,440 
 560 
 30,000 
33,638 
14,720 

 
 
 
notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

(F) Interest Income by Product 

thousands of Canadian dollars

traditional single-family residential mortgages
Accelerator single-family residential mortgages
Residential commercial mortgages
non-residential commercial mortgages
Credit card loans
Other consumer retail loans
total interest income on non-securitized loans
Securitized single-family residential mortgages
Securitized multi-unit residential mortgages
Assets pledged as collateral for securitization
total interest income on securitized loans

(G) loans by Remaining Contractual term to maturity 

thousands of Canadian dollars

Within 1 Year

1 to 3 Years

3 to 5 Years

over 5 Years

2013
482,491  $ 
 15,044 
 12,954 
 62,681 
 28,966 
 27,111 
 629,247 
 144,702 
 73,712 
 7,379 
 225,793 
855,040  $ 

2012
381,971 
 17,440 
 11,000 
 61,229 
 34,722 
 19,360 
 525,722 
 200,679 
 80,757 
 6,435 
 287,871 
813,593 

$ 

$ 

December 31
2013

December 31
2012

total
Book Value

total
Book Value

Securitized single-family  
  residential mortgages 
Securitized multi-unit  
  residential mortgages 
Single-family residential mortgages 
Residential commercial mortgages 
non-residential commercial 
  mortgages 
Credit card loans 
Other consumer retail loans 

Collective allowance for credit losses

$ 

919,119

$  2,231,590 

$ 

569,388 

$ 

–

$  3,720,097  $  4,763,757 

482,849
 7,155,829 
 121,719 

349,426 
 2,928,154 
 68,509 

258,343 
 696,735 
 3,904 

399,306 
 66,649 
 2,748 

1,489,924 
 10,847,367 
 196,880 

1,942,403 
 8,689,446 
 154,477 

590,201 
 293,485 
 13,642 
 9,576,844 
–

315,971 
–
 42,765 
 5,936,415 
–

88,038 
–
 135,460 
 1,751,868 
–

$  9,576,844 $  5,936,415 $  1,751,868 $ 

–
–
 148,096 
 616,799 
–

994,210 
988,416 
 293,485 
 327,516 
 339,963 
 271,977 
 17,881,926 
 17,137,992 
 (30,000)
(31,500)
616,799 $ 17,850,426 $ 17,107,992

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note  6  

SeCuRItIZAt Ion ACtIVItY 

(A) Securitized Assets and liabilities

the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Home trust, securitizes insured single-family residential and multi-unit residential mortgage loans 
by participating in the national Housing Authority mortgage-backed securities (nHA MBS) program. through the program, the Company 
issues securities backed by residential mortgage loans that are insured against borrowers’ default. Once the mortgage loans are securitized, 
the Company assigns underlying mortgages and/or related securities to CMHC. As an issuer of the MBS, Home trust is responsible for 
advancing all scheduled principal and MBS interest payments to CMHC, whether or not the amounts have been collected on the underlying 
transferred mortgages. Amounts advanced but not recovered will ultimately be recovered from the insurer.

the securitized activity includes the Company’s participation in the Canada Mortgage Bond (CMB) program. under the CMB program, CMHC 
guarantees the bonds of a special purpose trust, Canada Housing trust (CHt). CHt uses the proceeds of its bond issuance to finance 
the purchase of nHA MBS issued by Home trust. As the CMB is a bullet bond, the Company must provide eligible replacement assets to  
re-collateralize the CMB as the underlying mortgages amortize or are prepaid. 

In many securitization activities, the Company retains certain prepayment and/or interest rate risks and rewards related to the transferred 
mortgages. Due to retention of these risks and rewards, transferred mortgages are not derecognized and the securitization proceeds are 
accounted for as secured borrowing transactions. there are no expected credit losses on the securitized mortgage assets as the mortgages 
are insured against default. Further, the investors and CMHC have no recourse to other assets of either the Company or Home trust in the 
event of failure of debtors to pay when due. In other securitization activities, derecognition or continuing involvement accounting is applied. 
please see note 6(B) for further information.

the following table presents the gross carrying amounts of mortgages and other assets assigned during the year, which are recorded 
on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  as  securitized  residential  mortgages  or  restricted  assets,  or  recorded  off-balance  sheet  as  loans  
under administration. 

thousands of Canadian dollars

Mortgages assigned in new securitizations 
Mortgage assets assigned as replacements of repaid amounts to CHt 
  through repurchase agreement 
  Mortgage assets 
total assets assigned as replacements of repaid amounts to CHt 
net (reduction) addition of non–Home trust MBS and treasury bills 
Gross carrying amount of mortgages and other assets assigned 
Off-balance sheet portion of mortgages assigned  

2013

$  1,261,660  $ 

2012
646,785 

 336,113 
 592,811 
 928,924 
 (57,884)
 2,132,700 

$ 

617,244  $ 

 255,478 
 224,584 
 480,062 
 246,446 
 1,373,293 
233,892 

MBS securitization liabilities are repaid on a monthly basis as the principal payments are collected from securitized loans. CMB liabilities 
are  bullet  bond  liabilities  with  fixed  maturities. Any  principal  collected  against  securitized  assets  underlying  CMB  liabilities  is  used  to 
purchase replacement assets. Interest accrued on securitization liabilities is recorded in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets 
and is based on the underlying MBS and CMB coupon.

Securitization liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheets represent the funding received on securitization of insured mortgages 
and  other  assets  assigned  under  the  nHA  MBS  and  the  CMB  programs  when  the  transaction  does  not  qualify  for  off-balance  sheet 
treatment for the assets. Accrued interest on these liabilities is classified in other liabilities as accrued interest payable on securitization 
liabilities. 

the following table presents the new securitization liabilities added during the year, which are secured by insured mortgages and other 
pledged assets.

thousands of Canadian dollars

Addition to securitization liabilities as a result of on-balance sheet activity 
Buyback, maturity and amortization of securitization liabilities 
Residual interest sales 
Other1 
net on-balance sheet securitization activity 
proceeds received for mortgages assigned in new securitizations 

1  Other includes premiums, discounts and transaction costs.

2013
644,416  $ 

$ 
 (1,686,791)
 (518,488)
 (1,968)
 (1,562,831)
$  1,242,991  $ 

2012
412,893 
 (1,048,123)
 (662,402)
 (15,548)
 (1,313,180)
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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

(B) Securitization liabilities by Remaining Contractual term to maturity 

December 31
2013

December 31
2012

thousands of Canadian dollars, except %

Mortgage-backed security liabilities 
  Contractual yield 
Canada Mortgage Bond liabilities 
  Contractual yield 

(C) Securitization Income

1 to 3 Years

3 to 5 Years

over 5 Years

Within 1 Year
$ 

85,087  $ 
2.6%

225,860  $ 

350,017  $ 

1.7%

2.2%

$  1,277,150  $  2,944,031  $ 

398,763  $ 

2.9%

2.3%

3.1%

$  1,362,237  $  3,169,891  $ 

748,780  $ 

–  $ 
–

total
Book Value

total
Book Value
660,964  $  1,301,693 
2.1%
492,156  $  5,112,100  $  6,034,202 
2.7%
492,156  $  5,773,064  $  7,335,895 

2.6%

2.1%

3.8%

the Company securitizes and sells through the nHA MBS program certain insured multi-unit residential mortgages with no pre-payment 
privileges. these mortgages are recognized on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets only to the extent of the Company’s continuing 
involvement  in  the  mortgages  (continuing  involvement  accounting). the  Company’s  continuing  involvement  is  limited  to  its  retained 
interest and its obligations for mortgage servicing. there is no prepayment or credit risk associated with the retained interest or the cost of 
servicing. the mortgages are effectively derecognized as a result of this transaction. the retained interest and servicing liability are recorded 
on the consolidated balance sheets in other assets and other liabilities, respectively. 

the Company sells residual interests in certain pools of insured single-family residential mortgages securitized through the nHA MBS 
program. the sales result in the Company transferring substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership associated with the underlying 
mortgages and the mortgages are derecognized. the gain on these transactions is included in non-interest income under securitization 
income in the consolidated statements of income. 

the following tables provide quantitative information about these securitization and sales activities.

thousands of Canadian dollars

Carrying value of underlying 
  mortgages derecognized 
Gains on sale of mortgages 
  or residual interest1 
Retained interests recorded 
Servicing liability recorded 

2013

Single-Family
Residential 
mBS

multi-unit
Residential 
mBS

Single-Family
 Residential 
MBS 

 Multi-unit 
 Residential 
MBS 

total mBS

2012

total MBS 

$ 

519,261 $ 

617,244  $  1,136,505  $ 

662,153  $ 

233,892  $ 

896,045 

 5,354 

–
–

 5,687 
 26,131 
 4,563 

 11,041 
 26,131 
 4,563 

 4,845 
 –
–

 3,300 
 9,691 
 1,786 

 8,145 
 9,691 
 1,786 

1  Gains on sale of mortgages are net of hedging impact.

thousands of Canadian dollars 

Gain on sale of mortgages or residual interest 
Change in unrealized gain or loss on  
  Mortgages held for sale 
  Bond forwards marked to market 
net change in unrealized gain or loss 
Servicing income 
total securitization income 

2013
11,041  $ 

$ 

 (815)
 924 
 109 
 1,498 
12,648  $ 

$ 

2012 
8,145 

 (16)
 60 
 44 
 117 
8,306 

the bond forwards included in the above table are entered into to hedge interest rate risk on loans held for sale. these derivatives are not 
designated in hedge accounting relationships. As shown in the above table, the gains or losses on these derivatives are mostly offset by 
the fair value changes related to the loans held for sale, which are classified as held for trading for accounting purposes.

(D) Assets Assigned as Collateral

As a requirement of the nHA MBS and CMB programs, the Company assigns to CMHC all of its interest in existing mortgage pools. If the 
Company fails to make timely payment under an nHA MBS or CMB security, CMHC may enforce the assignment of the mortgages included 
in all the mortgage pools as well as other assets backing the mortgage-backed securities issued. 

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the following table presents the principal value of the Company’s on-balance sheet mortgage loans and other assets assigned as collateral. 
the mortgages are recorded as securitized single-family or multi-unit residential mortgages, and assets assigned as CMB replacement 
assets are recorded as restricted assets.

thousands of Canadian dollars

Carrying value of insured mortgages assigned as collateral, including replacement mortgages 
non–Home trust MBS and treasury bills assigned as collateral 
total securitized assets assigned as collateral 

December 31
2013

December 31
2012
$  5,210,021  $  6,706,160 
 588,069 
$  5,740,171  $  7,294,229 

 530,150 

non–Home trust MBS and treasury bills assigned as collateral are accounted for as available for sale assets and included in restricted 
assets on the consolidated balance sheets. please see note 7 for more information.

note 7  

ReSt RICte D ASSetS

thousands of Canadian dollars

Restricted cash
  Restricted cash – Canada Mortgage Bond program
  Restricted cash – interest rate swaps
  Restricted cash – other programs
total restricted cash
non–Home trust MBS and treasury bills assigned as replacement assets
total restricted assets

December 31
2013

December 31
2012

$ 

$ 

91,900  $ 
 21,482 
 9,454 
 122,836 
 530,150 
652,986  $ 

100,387 
 21,655 
 15,382 
 137,424 
 588,069 
725,493 

Restricted cash – Canada Mortgage Bond program represents deposits held as collateral by CMHC in connection with the Company’s 
securitization activities. to participate in the nHA MBS programs, the Company is required to maintain an amount of cash in a trust account 
to cover deposits of unscheduled principal prepayments (upp) and property taxes collected on the securitized loans. the Company is 
allowed to invest the above amount in eligible securities.

Restricted cash – interest rate swaps are deposits held by swap counterparties as collateral for the Company’s interest rate swap transactions. 
the Company is required to provide collateral against its interest rate swap transactions as part of the agreements with the counterparties. 
the terms and conditions for the collateral are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements.

Restricted cash – other programs are reserve accounts held in trust for the water heater financing program and for pSiGate operations.

the  following  table  provides  the  remaining  contractual  term  to  maturity  of  non-Home trust  MBS  and  treasury  bills  assigned  as  CMB 
replacement assets. please see note 6(D) for more information.

thousands of Canadian dollars 

Within 1 Year

1 to 3 Years

3 to 5 Years

over 5 Years

December 31
2013

December 31
2012

total
Fair Value 

total
Fair Value 

non–Home trust MBS and treasury  
  bills assigned as replacement assets $ 

525,430   $ 

 4,720   $ 

–  $ 

–  $ 

 530,150   $ 

588,069 

note 8 

ot HeR ASSetS

thousands of Canadian dollars

Accrued interest receivable 
prepaid CMB coupon 
Securitization receivable and retained interest 
Capital assets 
Income taxes recoverable 
Other prepaid assets and deferred items

$ 

December 31
2013
62,961  $ 
 7,168 
 54,556 
 10,875 
 9,519 
 17,600 
162,679  $ 

December 31
2012
61,481 
12,486 
10,714 
6,578 
– 
9,724 
100,983 

$ 

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

note 9 

IntAnGIBle ASSetS 

Intangible assets comprise internally developed software costs which are principally related to the Company’s core banking system. these 
costs are amortized over 10 years, commencing December 2011. the following table presents the net carrying amount of software costs 
for the core banking system and other software costs as at December 31, 2013, and 2012, along with the changes in net carrying amount 
for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

thousands of Canadian dollars

Core Banking

System1 

 other
Software 
 Costs2 

 total 

Core Banking 
 System1 

 Other
Software 
 Costs2 

2013

2012

total 

Cost 
Balance at the beginning of the year  $ 
Additions from internal development 
Balance at the end of the year 
Accumulated amortization 
Balance at the beginning of the year 
Amortization expense 
Balance at the end of the year 
Carrying amount at the end of the year $ 

67,672  $ 
 8,285 
 75,957 

7,156  $ 
 6,641 
 13,797 

74,828  $ 
 14,926 
 89,754 

62,193  $ 
 5,479 
 67,672 

3,494  $ 
 3,662 
 7,156 

65,687 
 9,141 
 74,828 

 6,498 
 7,586 
 14,084 
61,873  $ 

 1,987 
 278 
 2,265 
11,532  $ 

 8,485 
 7,864 
 16,349 
73,405  $ 

 330 
 6,168 
 6,498 
61,174  $ 

 1,440 
 547 
 1,987 
5,169  $ 

 1,770 
 6,715 
 8,485 
66,343 

1  As at December 31, 2013, there was $14.2 million ($5.2 million – December 31, 2012) in work in progress related to the core banking system that was not being amortized.

2  As at December 31, 2013, there was $3.5 million ($0.8 million – December 31, 2012) in work in progress related to other software costs that was not being amortized.

note 10  GooDWIll 

the carrying amount of goodwill in relation to each of the Company’s subsidiaries is as follows:

thousands of Canadian dollars

Home trust 
pSiGate 

December 31
2013
2,324  $ 

$ 

 13,428 
15,752  $ 

$ 

December 31
2012
2,324 
 13,428 
15,752 

there have been no additions, disposals or impairment losses of goodwill during the year.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing, considering the business level at which goodwill is 
monitored for internal management purposes. the pSiGate goodwill is allocated to the pSiGate legal entity (the unit). Management has 
determined that the recoverable amount of the unit exceeds its carrying amount and that no impairment exists. the following information 
relates to the annual impairment test of the unit that was conducted during the fourth quarter of 2013.

the recoverable amount of the unit was determined on the basis of its fair value less costs of disposal. the fair value of the unit was 
determined using a discounted cash flow methodology where estimated cash flows were projected to December 31, 2017 and assuming 
a terminal growth rate of 3.0% (2012 – 3.0%) thereafter. A revenue growth rate of 4.9% (2012 – 8.1%) was assumed over the period 
of projections, with a stable gross margin percentage. Operating expenses considered necessary to support the expected growth were 
included and increased over the period of projections at an expected inflationary rate. planned capital expenditures, also necessary to 
support expected growth, were incorporated.

A discount rate of 15.5% (2012 – 15.5%) was used, which comprised a risk-free rate, equity risk premium, size premium and company-
specific risk premium. the risk-free rate, equity risk premium and size premium were based on data from external sources whereas the 
company-specific risk premium was based on factors considered by management to be specific to pSiGate.

the discounted cash flow methodology used is most sensitive to the discount rate and revenue growth rate used. In consideration of this 
sensitivity, management determined that either an increase in the discount rate from 15.5% to 18.1% or a decrease in annual revenue 
growth from 4.9% to a growth rate of 0.1% for each year of the projection, assuming unchanged values for the other assumptions, would 
have caused the recoverable amount to equal the carrying amount.

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note 11  

DePo SItS BY  RemAInInG  C o ntR AC tuAl  teR m  to  m AtuR I tY

Payable

December 31 
2013

December 31
2012

thousands of Canadian dollars, except %

Individuals
Businesses

effective contractual yield 

$ 

$ 

on Demand Within 1 Year

3 to 5 Years

1 to 3 Years

429,269  $  7,007,706  $  4,066,638  $ 

total
742,381  $ 12,245,994  $  9,903,666 
 232,933 
 519,960 
 308,818 
429,269  $  7,141,008  $  4,144,478  $  1,051,199  $ 12,765,954  $ 10,136,599 
2.2%

 133,302 

 77,840 

2.3%

2.0%

1.5%

2.1%

2.8%

total

–

Included in deposits are institutional deposit notes in the principal amount of $300 million, with an effective contractual yield of 3.41% 
and mature in 2018.

note 12  

SenIoR D eBt 

the Company issued $150.0 million principal amount of 5.20% debentures on May 4, 2011. the debentures pay interest semi-annually 
on May 4 and november 4 in each year. the debentures mature on May 4, 2016 and are redeemable at the option of the Company upon 
30 days written notice to the registered holder at a redemption price equal to the greater of par and the price that would provide a yield 
to maturity equal to the Government of Canada bond rate plus 0.66%, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. the 
carrying amount includes unamortized issue costs and fair value adjustments related to interest rate hedging.

note 13 

otHeR lIABIlIt IeS

thousands of Canadian dollars

Accrued interest payable on deposits 
Accrued interest payable on securitization liabilities 
Income taxes payable 
Other, including accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

note 14  

CAPItAl 

(A) Authorized

$ 

December 31
2013
112,242  $ 
 14,833 
– 
 46,483 
173,558  $ 

December 31
2012
93,856 
 19,595 
 21,912 
 35,139 
170,502 

$ 

An unlimited number of common shares with no par value
An unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series, to be designated as senior preferred shares
An unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series, to be designated as junior preferred shares

(B) Common Shares Issued and outstanding

thousands 
Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Options exercised
Repurchase of shares
Outstanding at the end of the year

2013 

number of
Shares
34,630  $ 
 153 
 (39)
34,744  $ 

$ 

$ 

Amount
61,903  $ 
 8,400 
 (70)
70,233  $ 

number of
Shares
34,625  $ 
 169 
 (164)
34,630  $ 

2012 

Amount
55,104 
 7,088 
 (289)
61,903 

On February 12, 2014 the Board approved a stock dividend of one common share per each outstanding common share. the Company 
has no preferred shares outstanding.

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

(C) Repurchase of Shares

During the year, 39,100 (2012 – 163,500) common shares were purchased for $2.3 million (2012 – $8.1 million). the purchase price of 
shares acquired through the normal Course Issuer Bid is allocated between share capital and retained earnings. the reduction to share 
capital for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $0.1 million (2012 – $0.3 million). the balance of the purchase price of $2.2 million 
(2012 – $7.8 million) was charged to retained earnings.

(D) earnings per Common Share (ePS)

Basic earnings per common share of $7.40 (2012 – $6.40) is determined as net income for the year divided by the average number of 
common shares outstanding of 34.7 million (2012 – 34.7 million).

Diluted earnings per common share of $7.32 (2012 – $6.38) is determined as net income for the year divided by the average number of 
common shares outstanding of 34.7 million (2012 – 34.7 million) plus the stock options potentially exercisable, as determined under the 
treasury stock method, of 353 thousand (2012 – 128 thousand) for a total of 35.0 million (2012 – 34.8 million) diluted common shares. 

Diluted income per common share excludes contingently assumable average options outstanding of 300,875 with a weighted-average 
exercise price of $62.07 for December 31, 2013 and contingently assumable average options outstanding of 225,750 with a weighted-
average exercise price of $47.17 for December 31, 2012, as not all vesting and performance criteria had been met. 

(e) Capital management 

the Company has a Capital Management policy that governs the quantity and quality of capital held. the objectives of the policy are to 
ensure that capital levels are adequate and that Home trust meets all regulatory capital requirements, while also providing a sufficient 
return to investors. the Risk and Capital Committee and the Board review the policy annually and monitor compliance with the policy on 
a quarterly basis.

the Company’s subsidiary, Home trust, is subject to the regulatory capital requirements stipulated by the Office of the Superintendent of 
Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI). these requirements are consistent with international standards (Basel II and Basel III) set by the 
Bank for International Settlements. Home trust follows the Basel II Standardized Approach for calculating credit risk and Basic Indicatory 
Approach for operational risk. In addition, Home trust pays dividends subject to any restrictions by OSFI.

the regulatory capital position of Home trust was as follows:

thousands of Canadian dollars, except ratios and multiples

Common equity tier 1 capital (Cet 1)1
Additional tier 1 capital
tier 1 capital
tier 2 capital2
total regulatory capital
Risk-weighted assets for
  Credit risk
  Operational risk
total risk-weighted assets
Regulated capital to risk-weighted assets
  Cet 1 ratio
  tier 1 capital ratio
  total regulatory capital ratio 
Assets to regulatory capital multiple
national regulatory minimum
  Cet 1 ratio (required January 1, 2013)
  tier 1 capital ratio (required January 1, 2014)
  total regulatory capital ratio (required January 1, 2014)

December 31
2013 

transitional 
 All-In Basis 
Basis 
$  1,091,204  $  1,145,491 
–
 1,145,491 
 187,500 
$  1,278,704  $  1,332,991 

–
 1,091,204 
 187,500 

$  5,702,192  $  5,756,155 
 793,575 
$  6,495,767   $  6,549,730 

 793,575 

17.49%
17.49%
20.35%
 13.19 

16.80%
16.80%
19.69%
 n/A 

7.00%
8.50%
10.50%

1  Regulatory deductions on the all-in basis include intangible assets related to software development and unrealized multi-unit residential mortgage securitization gains, net of 

deferred taxes.

2  the Company is allowed to include its collective allowance for credit losses up to a prescribed percentage of 1.25% of credit risk-weighted assets in tier 2 capital.  

At December 31, 2013, the Company’s collective allowance represented 0.55% of credit risk-weighted assets.

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Home trust adopted certain Basel III capital requirements, as required by OSFI, beginning January 1, 2013. the primary impact at adoption 
was the deduction from Common equity tier 1 capital on an all-in basis of $51.1 million of intangible assets, net of deferred taxes, related 
to information technology development costs as well as the inclusion of all accumulated other comprehensive income, net of cash flow 
hedges. the transitional basis allows for the transition of certain capital deductions over a period ending January 1, 2018, whereas the 
all-in basis includes all applicable deductions immediately. For purposes of meeting minimum regulatory capital ratios prescribed by OSFI, 
the all-in basis is required. the Assets to Regulatory Capital Multiple (ACM) is calculated and evaluated on a transitional basis.

In Q1 2013, Home trust amended the terms of all its subordinated debt, of which all debt is issued to the Company, to comply with the 
non-viability contingent capital requirements. this allowed for the inclusion of the subordinated debt in tier 2 capital. under Basel III this 
subordinated debt will be subject to straight-line amortization out of capital in the final five years prior to maturity. the principal amounts 
of the subordinated debt currently mature in 2021 and 2022 in the amounts of $100 million and $56 million, respectively.

Currently, Home trust’s Common equity tier 1, total tier 1, and total capital ratios significantly exceed OSFI’s regulatory targets of 7.0% for 
Common equity tier 1, 8.5% for total tier 1 and 10.5% for total capital ratios, as well as Home trust’s internal capital targets. 

note 15  

ACCum ulAteD otHeR Co mP R e Hen S IV e  I nC o me

thousands of Canadian dollars

unrealized (losses) gains on 
  Available for sale securities and retained interests 
  Income tax (recovery) expense 

unrealized losses on
  Cash flow hedges
  Income tax recovery

Accumulated other comprehensive loss 

note 16  

InCome tAXeS

(A) Reconciliation of Income taxes

December 31
2013 

December 31
2012 

$ 

(21,530) $ 
(5,707)
(15,823)

584
152 
432

 (3,612)
 (956)
 (2,656)
(18,479) $ 

 (5,676)
 (1,499)
 (4,177)
(3,745)

$ 

the combined federal and provincial income tax rate varies each year depending on changes in the statutory tax rate imposed by the 
federal  and  provincial  governments. the  effective  rate  of  income  tax  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  is  different  from  the 
combined federal and provincial income tax rate of 26.49% (2012 – 26.43%).

thousands of Canadian dollars

Income before income taxes 
Income taxes at statutory combined federal and provincial income tax rates 
Increase (decrease) in income taxes at statutory income tax rates resulting from 
  tax-exempt income 
  non-deductible expenses 
  Future tax rate changes and other 
  Scientific research and experimental development investment tax credits 
Income tax

(B) Reconciliation of Income tax Rates 

Statutory income tax rate
Increase (reduction) in income tax rate resulting from
  tax-exempt income
  non-deductible expenses
  Future tax rate changes and other
  Scientific research and experimental development investment tax credits
effective income tax rate

2013 

2012 
$  337,432  $  299,919 
79,254 

89,377 

 (2,956)
 568 
 91 
 (6,190)
80,890  $ 

 (3,744)
 495 
 1,931 
– 
77,936 

$ 

2013
26.49%

(0.89)%
0.17%
0.03%
(1.83)%
23.97%

2012 
26.43%

(1.26)%
0.17%
0.65%
–

25.99%

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

(C) Sources of Deferred tax Balances

thousands of Canadian dollars 

Deferred tax liabilities
  Commissions
  Finders’ fees, net of commitment fees
  Securitization transaction costs
  Swaps
  Development costs
  Other

Deferred tax assets
  Allowance for credit losses
  Other

net deferred tax liability 

December 31
2013 

December 31
2012 

$ 

$ 

7,649  $ 
 5,949 
 4,008 
 5,258 
 19,443 
 344 
 42,651 

 7,534 
 692 
 8,226 
34,425  $ 

6,921 
 7,905 
 5,932 
 5,525 
 16,656 
 730 
 43,669 

 7,443 
 426 
 7,869 
35,800 

Capital losses totalling $2.8 million are available to reduce capital gains in future years. the future tax benefits arising from application of 
these losses have not been reflected in the consolidated statements of income and changes in shareholders’ equity.

During  the  year,  the  Company  recognized  Scientific  Research  and  experimental  Development  investment  tax  credits  related  to  the 
development of its core banking system. the investment tax credits recognized related to work performed in 2009–2012. the Company 
recorded the benefit for these years based on information providing assurance that these claims will be accepted. the investment tax 
credits are recorded as a reduction of tax provisions, net of any tax that would be eligible on such benefit.

not e 17 

emPloYee BeneFItS 

(A) employee Share ownership Plan

under the employee Share Ownership plan, every year eligible employees can elect to purchase common shares of the Company up to 10% 
of their annual earnings. the Company matches 50% of the employees’ contribution amount. During each pay period, all contributions are 
used by the plan’s trustee to purchase the common shares in the open market. the Company’s contributions are fully vested immediately. 
the Company’s contributions are expensed as paid and totalled $0.9 million for 2013 (2012 – $0.8 million).

(B) employee Retirement Savings Plan

During the year, Home trust contributed $0.9 million (2012 – $0.8 million) to the employee group registered retirement savings plan.

(C) Stock options

the details and changes in the issued and outstanding options are as follows:

2013

Weighted-
Average
exercise
Price
38.71 
 68.91 
 40.51 
 48.23 
46.04 
36.83 
61.02 
 4.0 

number of
Shares

 783  $ 
 216 
 (153)
 (21)
 825  $ 
 524  $ 
$ 

2012

Weighted-
Average
exercise
price
37.16 
 47.20 
 33.56 
 33.74 
38.71 
35.29 
48.48 
 3.7 

number of
Shares

 929  $ 
 51 
 (169)
 (28)
 783  $ 
 557  $ 
$ 

thousands, except per share amounts and years

Outstanding at the beginning of the year
Granted
exercised
Forfeited
Outstanding at the end of the year
exercisable at the end of the year
Weighted-average market price per share at date of exercise
Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years

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the Company’s stock option plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company on December 31, 1986. the plan was amended in 
2002 to conform to the toronto Stock exchange’s Revised policy on Listed Company Share Incentive Arrangements. As at December 31, 
2013, the maximum number of options on common shares that may be issued was 5,335,198, representing approximately 15.4% of the 
aggregate number of common shares. the exercise price of the options is fixed by the Board at the time of issuance at the market price 
of such shares, subject to all applicable regulatory requirements. the exercise period of any option is limited to a period of seven years 
from the date of grant of the option. the period within which an option or portion thereof may be exercised by a participant is determined 
in each case by the Board. Stock options that are currently issued and outstanding vest at a rate of 25% per year over four years on the 
condition that set earnings per share targets are achieved for each year as established by the Board at the time of the grant.

During 2010, the Company approved an amendment to the employee stock option plan to provide stock appreciation rights that allow cash 
settlement of vested stock options, at the Company’s discretion. no options were settled in cash during 2013 or 2012.

As at December 31, 2013, the exercise prices for stock options outstanding to acquire common shares ranged from $16.27 to $79.75. 
the weighted-average range of exercise prices for stock options outstanding and exercisable are presented below along with the number 
of options outstanding and exercisable and the weighted-average contractual life remaining.

(D) Stock options outstanding

Stock options outstanding

As at
December 31
2013
Stock options exercisable

Weighted-Average
Contractual  
life Remaining 
in Years

Weighted-
Average
exercise 
Price

number
exercisable

Weighted-
Average
exercise 
Price

number
outstanding

164,750 
15,000 
420,750 
94,000 
32,000 
98,000 
824,500 

1.9  $ 
2.4 
3.6 
6.0 
6.6 
6.9 
4.0  $ 

16.27
31.87
46.43
57.94
64.01
79.32
46.04

164,750 $ 

15,000
320,375
23,500
–
–
523,625 

 $ 

16.27 
31.87 
46.09 
57.94 
–
–
36.83 

Range of exercise prices
$15.01 – $30.00
$30.01 – $40.00
$40.01 – $50.00
$50.01 – $60.00
$60.01 – $70.00
$70.01 – $80.00

the Company determines the fair value of options granted using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. the weighted-average fair value of 
the options granted during the year was $22.05 (2012 – $15.37). 

the following assumptions were used to determine the fair value of each of the following option grants on the date of grant: 

Canadian dollars, except 
% and years 

Fair value of  
  options granted 
Share price 
exercise price 
expected share  
  price volatility 
Option life 
expected period until 
  exercise in years1 
Forfeiture rate 
expected dividend 
  yield 
Risk-free rate  
  of return 

1  exercisable upon vesting.

December 
2013

 november 
2013

August 
2013

February 
2013

August 
2012

March 
2012

February 
2012

$  
$  
$  

26.56 
79.29 
79.30 

 $  
 $  
 $  

26.55 
79.49 
79.74 

 $  
 $  
 $  

19.96  $  
62.60  $  
64.01  $  

17.70  $  
57.08  $  
58.86  $  

14.70  $  
45.32  $  
46.39  $  

17.10  $ 
49.73  $ 
49.55  $ 

17.87 
51.00 
50.23 

34.5%
 7.0 

 4.0 
6.8%

34.6%
 7.0 

 4.0 
6.8%

34.6%
 7.0 

 4.0 
6.8%

35.6%
 7.0 

 4.0 
6.8%

35.9%
 7.0 

 4.0 
6.8%

36.0%
 7.0 

 4.0 
6.8%

36.1%
 7.0 

 4.0 
6.8%

1.41%

1.41%

1.66%

1.82%

2.03%

1.77%

1.73%

2.19%

2.13%

2.18%

1.77%

1.40%

1.69%

1.73%

the above assumptions for expected volatility were determined on the basis of historical volatility.

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

the Company determines the fair value of stock options on the grant date and records this amount as compensation expense over the 
period that the stock options vest, with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus (2013 – $2.0 million; 2012 – $1.8 million). When 
these stock options are exercised, the Company records the amount of proceeds, together with the amount recorded in contributed surplus, 
in capital stock (2013 – $6.2 million; 2012 – $5.7 million).

(e) Deferred Share units 

the Company grants DSus to Directors of the Company. under the plan, the Directors may elect annually to accept remuneration in the 
form of cash, cash and DSus or DSus prior to the beginning of the year. DSus earn dividend equivalents in the form of additional DSus 
at the same rate as dividends on common shares. the participant is not allowed to settle the DSus until retirement or termination of 
directorship. the cash value of the DSus is equivalent to the market value of common shares when settlement takes place. the fair value 
of the DSu liability as at December 31, 2013 was $1.98 million (2012 – $1.02 million). As of December 31, 2013, there were 24,443 
DSus outstanding (2012 – 17,275).

(F) Restricted Share units 

the Company grants RSus to certain key members of management. the RSus vest at a rate of one-third each year over a three-year period. 
the vested amount is settled on the vesting date. RSus earn dividend equivalents in the form of additional RSus at the same rate as 
dividends on common shares. the cash value of the RSus is equivalent to the market value of common shares on the vesting date. the fair 
value of the RSu liability as at December 31, 2013 was $206 thousand (2012 – $34 thousand). As of December 31, 2013, there were 
20,940 RSus outstanding (2012 – 4,986 RSus outstanding). 

(G) Performance Share units

the  Company  grants  pSus  to  certain  key  members  of  management. the  pSus  vest  after  three  years  on  the  condition  that  certain 
performance criteria are met. the vested amount is settled on the vesting date. pSus earn dividend equivalents in the form of additional 
pSus at the same rate as dividends on common shares. the cash value of the pSus is equivalent to the market value of common shares 
on the vesting date multiplied by a performance factor ranging from 0% to 200%. the fair value of the pSu liability as at December 31, 
2013 was $541 thousand and there were 17,159 pSus outstanding. the Company did not grant pSus prior to 2013.

(H) Share-Based Compensation expense

the expense recognized in the consolidated statements of income in relation to share-based compensation was as follows: 

thousands of Canadian dollars

expense arising from equity-settled share-based payment transactions 
DSus, RSus and pSus (representing all expenses arising from  
  cash-settled share-based payment transactions) 

note 18 

CommItm entS A nD ContInGenCIeS 

(A) lease Commitments

2013 
1,962  $ 

 1,348 
3,310  $ 

$ 

$ 

2012 
1,759 

 209 
1,968 

the Company has entered into commercial leases on premises and property, as well as certain computer hardware and software leases. 
there are no restrictions imposed by lease arrangements. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are 
as follows:

thousands of Canadian dollars 

Within one year 
After one year but not more than five years 
More than five years 

December 31
2013 
8,806  $ 

$ 

 27,116 
 21,770 
57,692  $ 

$ 

December 31
2012 
4,562 
 15,285 
 15,811 
35,658 

Lease payments recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of income amounted to $16.5 million in 2013 (2012 – $12.1 million). 

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(B) Credit Commitments

Outstanding commitments for funding on mortgages amounted to $754.6 million as at December 31, 2013 (2012 – $571.8 million). 
Commitments for loans remain open for various periods. the average rate on mortgage commitments is 4.60% (2012 – 4.88%).

the Company also has contractual commitments to extend credit to its clients for its credit card products. the contractual commitments 
for these products represent the maximum potential credit risk, assuming that all the contractual amounts are fully utilized, the clients 
default and collection efforts are unsuccessful. At December 31, 2013, these contractual commitments in aggregate were $373.7 million 
(2012 – $403.1 million), of which $80.8 million (2012 – $75.7 million) had not been drawn by customers. Outstanding commitments for 
future advances for the equityline Visa portfolio were $5.8 million at December 31, 2013 (2012 – $4.8 million).

these  amounts  in  aggregate  are  not  indicative  of  total  future  cash  requirements.  Management  does  not  expect  any  material  adverse 
consequence to the Company’s financial position to result from these commitments. Secured credit cards have spending limits restricted 
by collateral held by the Company.

(C) Directors’ and officers’ Indemnification

the Company indemnifies Directors and officers, to the extent permitted by law, against certain claims that may be made against them as 
a result of their being, or having been, Directors and officers at the request of the Company. the nature of this indemnification prevents the 
Company from making a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount the Company could be required to pay to third parties. 
Management believes that the likelihood that the Company would incur a significant liability under these indemnifications is remote. the 
Company has purchased Directors’ and officers’ liability insurance.

(D) Contingencies

there were no material contingencies identified by the Company in 2013.

note 19  

DeRIVAt IVe FInA nCIAl InS tRum en tS

the Company utilizes interest rate swaps and forward contracts to hedge exposures to interest rate risk. the Company generally uses 
its derivative instruments in hedge accounting relationships to minimize volatility in earnings caused by changes in interest rates. When 
a  hedging  derivative  functions  effectively,  gains,  losses,  revenues  or  expenses  of  the  hedging  derivative  will  offset  the  gains,  losses, 
revenues or expenses of the hedged item. to qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the hedging relationship is formally designated and 
documented at its inception. the documentation describes the particular risk management objective and strategy for the hedge and the 
specific asset, liability or cash flow being hedged and how the effectiveness of the hedge is assessed. Changes in the fair value of the 
derivative instruments must be highly effective at offsetting either the changes in the fair value of the on-balance sheet asset or liability 
being hedged or the changes in the amount of future cash flows. 

Fair value represents point-in-time estimates that may change in subsequent reporting periods due to market conditions or other factors. 
Fair value for derivatives is determined from swap curves adjusted for credit risks. Swap curves are obtained directly from market sources 
or calculated from market prices.

Hedge effectiveness is assessed at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, retrospectively and prospectively, over the life 
of the hedge. Any ineffectiveness in the hedging relationship is recognized immediately through non-interest expense in net realized and 
unrealized gain or loss on derivatives.

cash flow Hedging relationships

the  Company  uses  bond  forward  contracts  or  interest  rate  swaps  to  hedge  the  economic  value  exposure  to  movements  in  interest 
rates between the time that the Company determines that it will likely incur liabilities pursuant to asset securitization, and the time the 
securitization transaction is complete and the liabilities are incurred. the intent of the bond forward or interest rate swap is to manage the 
change in cash flows of the future interest payments on the anticipated secured borrowings through asset securitization. Changes in the fair 
value of the derivative instrument that occur before the liability is incurred are recorded in AOCI. the fair value changes recorded in AOCI 
are reclassified into net interest income over the term of the hedged item.

the following table presents gains or losses related to cash flow hedges included in the Company’s financial results:

thousands of Canadian dollars

Fair value gain (loss) recorded in OCI 
Fair value losses recorded in non-interest income (ineffectiveness) 
Losses reclassified from OCI to net interest income and securitization gains 

$ 

2013 

702  $ 
 13 
 (1,362)

2012
(370)
– 
 (1,462)

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

fair Value Hedging relationships

the Company uses interest rate swaps to hedge changes in the fair value of fixed-rate assets and liabilities, which are associated with 
changes in market interest rates. Fair value hedges include hedges of fixed-rate mortgages and fixed-rate liabilities, which include deposits, 
deposit notes, senior debt and securitization liabilities. 

the following table presents gains or losses related to fair value hedges included in the Company’s financial results:

thousands of Canadian dollars 

Fair value changes recorded on interest rate swaps1 
Fair value changes of hedged fixed-rate liabilities for interest rate risk2 
Hedge ineffectiveness gain recognized in non-interest income 

2013 
(16,494) $ 
 22,881 

6,387  $ 

2012 
(26,609)
 33,615 
7,006 

$ 

$ 

1  unrealized gains and losses on hedging derivatives (interest rate swaps) are recorded as derivative assets or liabilities, as appropriate, on the consolidated balance sheets.

2  unrealized gains and losses on fixed-rate hedged items for the risk being hedged are recorded as part of the associated fixed-rate asset or liability on the consolidated  

balance sheets.

other derivative Gains and Losses

From time to time, the Company enters into derivative positions to hedge interest rate risk and such derivatives are not designated as 
hedges for accounting purposes. the changes in fair value of such derivatives flow directly to the consolidated statements of income. net 
realized and unrealized gains of $0.2 million (2012 – $0.3 million) were recorded in income through net realized and unrealized gain or 
loss on derivatives.

the Company may also enter into bond forwards or interest rate swaps to hedge interest rate risk on loans held for securitization. Realized 
and unrealized gains or losses on these derivatives are included in securitization income on the consolidated statements of income. please 
see note 6 for more information.

net realized and unrealized gains or losses on derivatives include amounts related to the restructuring of certain derivative positions upon 
adoption of IFRS. A charge of $8.0 million was recorded in 2013 (2012 – $3.5 million). 

As at December 31, 2013 and 2012, the outstanding interest rate swap and bond forward contract positions were as follows:

thousands of Canadian dollars

As at December 31, 2013

notional
Amount

Current
Replacement
Cost

Credit
equivalent
Amount

Risk-
Weighted
Balance

Derivative
Asset

Derivative
liability

net
Fair market
Value

Year of Maturity

Swaps designated  
  as hedges 
Maturing in 2014 
Maturing in 2015 
Maturing in 2016 
Maturing in 2018 
Maturing in 2020 

undesignated swaps 
Maturing in 2016 

Bond forwards1 
Maturing in 2018 
Maturing in 2019 
Maturing in 2023 

total 

3,204  $ 

3,204  $ 

641  $ 

3,204  $ 

$ 

586,000  $ 
 833,914 
 207,100 
 549,200 
 59,000 
 2,235,214 

 50,000 
 50,000 

 16,154 
 4,335 
 1,616 
 3,186 
 28,495 

–
–

 20,324 
 5,370 
 4,362 
 4,071 
 37,331 

 250 
 250 

 4,065 
 1,074 
 872 
 814 
 7,466 

 50 
 50 

 16,154 
 4,335 
 1,616 
 3,186 
 28,495 

(69) $ 
–
 (251)
 (2,849)
–
 (3,169)

3,135 
 16,154 
 4,084 
 (1,233)
 3,186 
 25,326 

–
–

 (595)
 (595)

 43,700 
 50,000 
 122,500 
 216,200 
$  2,501,414  $ 

 212 
 256 
 923 
 1,391 
29,886  $ 

 431 
 1,006 
 2,760 
 4,197 
41,778  $ 

 236 
 201 
 2,401 
 2,838 
10,354  $ 

 212 
 256 
 923 
 1,391 
29,886  $ 

–
–
 (45)
 (45)
(3,809) $ 

 (595)
 (595)

 212 
 256 
 878 
 1,346 
26,077 

104 

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thousands of Canadian dollars

As at December 31, 2012

Year of Maturity

Swaps designated  
  as hedges 
Maturing in 2013 
Maturing in 2014 
Maturing in 2015 
Maturing in 2016 
Maturing in 2018 
Maturing in 2020 

undesignated swaps 
Maturing in 2016 

Bond forwards1 
Maturing in 2023 

total 

notional
Amount

Current
Replacement
Cost

Credit
equivalent
Amount

Risk-
Weighted
Balance

Derivative
Asset

Derivative
Liability

net
Fair Market
Value

$ 

265,200  $ 
 230,500 
 798,914 
 192,200 
 25,700 
 59,000 
 1,571,514 

4,305  $ 
 5,851 
 21,522 
 5,954 
 1,671 
 6,015 
 45,318 

4,305  $ 
 7,004 
 25,484 
 6,797 
 2,057 
 6,900 
 52,547 

 100,000 
 100,000 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

861  $ 

 1,401 
 5,097 
 1,359 
 411 
 1,380 
 10,509 

 – 
 – 

4,305  $ 
 5,851 
 21,522 
 5,954 
 1,671 
 6,015 
 45,318 

– $ 
–
 (20)
 (200)
–
–
 (220)

 – 
 – 

 (2,156)
 (2,156)

 17,500 
 17,500 
$  1,689,014  $ 

 70 
 70 
45,388  $ 

 202 
 202 
52,749  $ 

 40 
 40 
10,549  $ 

 70 
 70 
45,388  $ 

 (10)
 (10)
(2,386) $ 

4,305 
 5,851 
 21,502 
 5,754 
 1,671 
 6,015 
 45,098 

 (2,156)
 (2,156)

 60 
 60 
43,002 

1  the term of the bond forward contracts is based on the term of the underlying bonds.

the notional amount represents the amount to which the rate or price is applied in order to calculate the amount of cash exchanged under 
the contract. notional amounts do not represent an asset or liability recorded on the consolidated balance sheets.

note 20  

CuRRent AnD  non-CuRR en t A SS etS  AnD  lI AB I l ItI eS

the following table presents an analysis of each asset and liability line item by amounts, including prepayment assumptions, expected to 
be recovered or settled within one year or after one year as at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

thousands of Canadian dollars

Within 1 Year

After 1 Year

total Within 1 Year

After 1 Year

total

As at December 31, 2013

As at December 31, 2012

Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Available for sale securities 
Loans held for sale 
Securitized mortgages 
non-securitized mortgages and loans 
Collective allowance for credit losses 
Restricted assets 
Derivative assets 
Other assets 
Goodwill and intangible assets 
total assets 
liabilities 
Deposits payable on demand 
Deposits payable on a fixed date 
Senior debt 
Mortgage-backed security liabilities 
Canada Mortgage Bond liabilities 
Derivative liabilities 
Other liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
total liabilities 
net 

$ 

– $ 

– $ 

728,469  $ 
 201,416 
 137,975 
 1,741,367 
 9,005,240 
 (21,000)
 648,266 
 3,204 
 151,804 
–

301,863 
 414,344 
 21,921 
 6,706,160 
 10,431,832 
 (30,000)
 725,493 
 45,388 
 100,983 
 82,095 
$ 12,596,741  $  7,479,109  $ 20,075,850  $  9,831,077  $  8,969,002  $ 18,800,079 

728,469  $ 
 424,272 
 137,975 
 5,210,021 
 12,671,905 
 (31,500)
 652,986 
 29,886 
 162,679 
 89,157 

301,863  $ 
 162,368 
 21,921 
 1,684,143 
 7,037,009 
 (20,000)
 545,063 
 4,305 
 94,405 
–

 222,856 
–
 3,468,654 
 3,666,665 
 (10,500)
 4,720 
 26,682 
 10,875 
 89,157 

 251,976 
–
 5,022,017 
 3,394,823 
 (10,000)
 180,430 
 41,083 
 6,578 
 82,095 

$ 

– $ 

– $ 

 105,923  $ 

 429,269  $ 

 429,269  $ 

 7,141,008 
–
 85,087 
 1,277,150 
 69 
 173,558 
–

105,923 
 10,030,676 
 150,684 
 1,301,693 
 6,034,202 
 2,386 
 170,502 
 35,800 
$  9,106,141  $  9,792,012  $ 18,898,153  $  7,464,653  $ 10,367,213  $ 17,831,866 
968,213 
$  3,490,600  $ (2,312,903) $  1,177,697  $  2,366,424  $ (1,398,211) $ 

 12,336,685 
 147,343 
 660,964 
 5,112,100 
 3,809 
 173,558 
 34,425 

 5,195,677 
 147,343 
 575,877 
 3,834,950 
 3,740 
–
 34,425 

 4,224,657 
 150,684 
 831,903 
 5,121,783 
 2,386 
–
 35,800 

 5,806,019 
–
 469,790 
 912,419 
–
 170,502 
–

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

note  21  

InteReSt RAte S enSItIVItY 

the Company is exposed to interest rate risk as a result of a difference, or gap, between the maturity or repricing date of interest-sensitive 
assets and liabilities. the following tables show the gap positions at December 31, 2013 and 2012 for selected period intervals. Figures 
in parentheses represent an excess of liabilities over assets or a negative gap position.

this schedule reflects the contractual maturities of both assets and liabilities, adjusted for assumptions regarding the effective change 
in the maturity date as a result of a mortgage becoming impaired and for credit commitments and derivatives. Variable rate assets and 
liabilities are allocated to a maturity category based on their interest repricing date.

thousands of Canadian dollars, except %

Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Available for sale securities 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Loans held for sale 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Securitized mortgages 
Weighted-average interest rate 
non-securitized mortgages  
  and loans 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Other assets 
Weighted-average interest rate 
total 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Deposits payable on demand 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Deposits payable at a fixed rate 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Senior debt 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Securitization liabilities 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Other liabilities 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Shareholders’ equity 
Weighted-average interest rate 
total 
Weighted-average interest rate 

Credit commitments 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Interest rate sensitivity gap 

Cumulative gap 

Cumulative gap as a 
  percentage of total assets

Floating
Rate

0 to 3
months

3 to 6
months

6 to 12
months

1 to 3
Years

over
3 Years

non-
interest
Sensitive

 total

As at December 31, 2013

$ 

50,526  $  677,943  $ 

1.0%

1.0%

– $ 

–

– $ 

–

– $ 

–

– $ 

–

–  

–

–  

–

 37,818 

 68,784 

 94,814 

 129,655 

 93,201 

2.0%

2.5%

3.0%

4.2%

4.5%

–  

–

–  

–

–  

–

–  

–

 137,975 

3.7%

–  

 2,154,530 

 421,987 

 603,121 

 957,023 

 1,073,360 

–

2.8%

3.9%

4.1%

3.6%

4.1%

– $  728,469 

–

–  

–

–  

–

1.0%

 424,272 

3.5%

 137,975 

3.7%

–  

 5,210,021 

–

3.4%

–  

 2,057,497 

 1,722,058 

 4,501,134 

 3,301,711 

 1,067,311 

 (9,306)

 12,640,405 

–

5.3%

5.1%

 122,836 

 447,079 

 138,123 

1.2%

0.9%

1.5%

5.3%

–  

–

5.1%

 4,720 

1.6%

5.5%

–  

–

–

5.2%

 221,950 

 934,708 

–

0.8%

$  173,362  $ 5,374,867  $ 2,350,952  $ 5,199,069  $ 4,393,109  $ 2,371,847  $  212,644  $ 20,075,850 

1.1%

3.4%

4.6%

5.1%

4.7%

4.7%

–

4.3%

$  338,381  $ 

1.5%

– $ 

–

– $ 

–

– $ 

–

– $ 

–

–

– $ 

90,888  $  429,269 

 838,509 

 1,889,830 

 4,412,669 

 4,144,478 

 1,051,199 

1.9%

2.0%

2.1%

2.3%

2.8%

–

–

–

–

–

–

 147,343 

5.2%

–

–

 2,536,540 

 499,825 

 659,953 

 997,915 

 1,078,831 

3.2%

2.8%

2.9%

3.3%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1.5%

 12,336,685 

2.2%

 147,343 

5.2%

 5,773,064 

2.6%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 207,983 

 211,792 

–

–

 1,177,697 

 1,177,697 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1.9%

 3,809 

–

–

–

$  338,381  $ 3,378,858  $ 2,389,655  $ 5,072,622  $ 5,289,736  $ 2,130,030  $ 1,476,568  $ 20,075,850 

1.5%

1.9%

2.2%

2.2%

2.5%

3.1%

–

2.1%

$  (165,019) $ 1,996,009  $ 

(38,703) $  126,447  $  (896,627) $  241,817  $ (1,263,924) $ 

–

–

 (748,741)

4.6%

 305 

6.3%

 19 

5.1%

 26,758 

 721,659 

5.0%

4.6%

–

–

$  (165,019) $ 1,247,268  $ 

(38,398) $  126,466  $  (869,869) $  963,476  $ (1,263,924) $ 

$  (165,019) $ 1,082,249  $ 1,043,851  $ 1,170,317  $  300,448  $ 1,263,924  $ 

– $ 

(0.8)%

5.4%

5.2%

5.8%

1.5%

6.3%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

106 

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thousands of Canadian dollars, except %

Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Available for sale securities 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Loans held for sale 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Securitized mortgages 
Weighted-average interest rate 
non-securitized mortgages  
  and loans 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Other assets 
Weighted-average interest rate 
total 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity 
Deposits payable on demand 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Deposits payable at a fixed rate 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Senior debt 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Securitization liabilities 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Other liabilities 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Shareholders’ equity 
Weighted-average interest rate 
total 
Weighted-average interest rate 

Credit commitments 
Weighted-average interest rate 
Interest rate sensitivity gap 
Cumulative gap 
Cumulative gap as a
  percentage of total assets

Floating
Rate

0 to 3
Months

3 to 6
Months

6 to 12
Months

1 to 3
Years

Over
3 Years

non-
interest
Sensitive

 total

As at December 31, 2012

$ 

11,858  $  290,005  $ 

1.0%

1.0%

–  $ 

–

–  $ 

–

–  $ 

–

–  $ 

–

 86,902 

 52,803 

 22,663 

 87,213 

 164,763 

2.6%

2.4%

3.0%

5.2%

4.5%

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 21,921 

3.0%

 2,488,249 

 248,657 

 743,190 

 1,855,921 

 1,370,143 

2.8%

4.9%

4.9%

4.0%

4.1%

–  $  301,863 

–

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

–

–

1.0%

 414,344 

3.9%

 21,921 

3.0%

 6,706,160 

3.7%

 1,779,351 

 1,382,405 

 3,539,715 

 2,893,053 

 820,039 

 (12,731)

 10,401,832 

6.1%

5.3%

5.5%

5.2%

5.5%

–

5.5%

 122,042 

 430,446 

 30,789 

 7,174 

 180,430 

1.0%

0.9%

1.3%

1.2%

1.5%

 – 

–

 183,078 

 953,959 

–

0.9%

$  133,900  $ 5,074,953  $ 1,714,654  $ 4,312,742  $ 5,016,617  $ 2,376,866  $  170,347  $ 18,800,079 

1.0%

3.7%

5.1%

5.4%

4.6%

4.6%

–

4.5%

$ 

19,825  $ 

1.7%

–  $ 

–

–  $ 

–

–  $ 

–

–  $ 

–

–  $ 

86,098  $  105,923 

–

–

1.7%

 706,686 

 1,729,232 

 3,370,101 

 3,581,002 

 643,655 

 – 

 10,030,676 

2.0%

2.1%

2.0%

2.5%

2.7%

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 150,684 

5.2%

 2,531,345 

 387,283 

 944,636 

 2,151,375 

 1,321,256 

3.2%

2.9%

2.9%

3.2%

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

2.2%

 150,684 

5.2%

 7,335,895 

2.6%

1.9%

 2,386 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 206,302 

 208,688 

–

–

 968,213 

 968,213 

–

–

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

 – 

–

$ 

19,825  $ 3,240,417  $ 2,116,515  $ 4,314,737  $ 5,732,377  $ 2,115,595  $ 1,260,613  $ 18,800,079 

1.7%

1.9%

2.3%

2.2%

2.6%

3.2%

–

2.2%

$  114,075  $ 1,834,536  $  (401,861) $ 

(1,995) $  (715,760) $  261,271  $(1,090,266) $ 

 – 

–

 (567,041)

 2,342 

4.8%

5.5%

 – 

–

 20,369 

 544,330 

5.9%

4.8%

 – 

–

$  114,075  $ 1,267,495  $  (399,519) $ 

(1,995) $  (695,391) $  805,601  $ (1,090,266) $ 

$  114,075  $ 1,381,570  $  982,051  $  980,056  $  284,665  $ 1,090,266  $ 

–  $ 

0.6%

7.3%

5.2%

5.2%

1.5%

5.8%

–

– 

 – 

–

– 

– 

–

Based on the current interest rate gap position at December 31, 2013, the Company estimates that a 100 basis point decrease in interest 
rates  would  decrease  net  interest  income  after  tax  and  other  comprehensive  income  over  the  next  12  months  by  $12.6  million  and  
$0.7 million, respectively, and decrease net present value of shareholders’ equity by $18.0 million. A 100 basis point increase in interest 
rates  would  increase  net  interest  income  after  tax  and  other  comprehensive  income  over  the  next  12  months  by  $12.6  million  and   
$0.7 million, respectively, and increase net present value of shareholders’ equity by $16.6 million.

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

note 22  

FAIR VAlue oF FInAnCIA l InSt Rum en tS 

the amounts set out in the following table represent the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments. the valuation methods and 
assumptions are described below.

the  estimated  fair  value  amounts  approximate  the  price  that  would  be  received  to  sell  an  asset  or  paid  to  transfer  a  liability  in  an 
orderly transaction between market participants that are under no compulsion to act at the balance sheet date in the principal or most 
advantageous market which is accessible to the Company. For financial instruments carried at fair value that lack an active market, the 
Company applies present value and valuation techniques that use observable market inputs. Because of the estimation process and 
the need to use judgement, the aggregate fair value amounts should not be interpreted as being necessarily realizable in an immediate 
settlement of the instruments.

thousands of Canadian dollars

Financial  
 Assets Held 
  for trading 

Financial  
Assets 
 Available  
for Sale 

 loans and  
 Receivables 

Financial 
liabilities at  
 Amortized 
Cost 

 Carrying  
 Value

 Fair 
 Value  

Fair Value 
 over (under) 
 Carrying 
Value 

As at December 31, 2013

Assets
  Cash and cash 
  equivalents 
  Available for  
  sale securities 
  Loans held for sale 
  Securitized mortgages 
  non-securitized 
  mortgages and loans 
  Restricted assets 
  Derivative assets 
  Securitization receivable 
  and retained interest 
  Other 
total Assets
Liabilities
  Deposits 
  Senior debt 
  Securitization liabilities 
  Derivative liabilities 
  Other 
total Liabilities

$ 

728,469  $ 

– $ 

–

$ 

– $ 

728,469  $ 

728,469  $              –

–
 137,975 
–

–
 122,836 
 29,886 

 424,272 
–
–

–
–
 5,210,021 

–
 530,150 
–

 12,640,405 
–
–

–
–

 31,935 
–

 22,621 
 79,648 

$  1,019,166  $ 

986,357  $ 17,952,695  $ 

–
–
–

–
–
–

 424,272 
 137,975 
 5,210,021 

 424,272 
 137,975 
 5,256,782 

–
–
 46,761 

 12,640,405 
 652,986 
 29,886 

 13,100,882 
 652,986 
 29,886 

 460,477 
–
–

 54,556 
 79,648 

 170 
–
–
–
– $ 19,958,218  $ 20,465,626  $   507,408

 54,726 
 79,648 

$ 

$ 

– $ 
–
–
 3,809 
–
3,809  $ 

– $ 
–
–
–
–
– $ 

 $ 12,765,954   $ 12,765,954   $ 12,904,296  $  138,342 
–
 9,951 
–
 89,375 
–
–
–
–
–
– $ 18,859,919  $ 18,863,728  $ 19,101,396  $   237,668

 157,294 
 5,862,439 
 3,809 
 173,558 

 147,343 
 5,773,064 
–
 173,558 

 147,343 
 5,773,064 
 3,809 
 173,558 

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thousands of Canadian dollars

Financial  
 Assets Held 
  for trading 

Financial  
Assets 
 Available  
for Sale 

 Loans and  
 Receivables 

Financial 
Liabilities at  
 Amortized 
Cost 

 Carrying  
 Value

As at December 31, 2012

Fair Value 
 Over (under) 
 Carrying 
Value 

 Fair 
 Value  

Assets
  Cash and cash 
  equivalents 
  Available for  
  sale securities 
  Loans held for sale 
  Securitized mortgages 
  non-securitized 
  mortgages and loans 
  Restricted assets 
  Derivative assets 
  Securitization receivable 
  and retained interest 
  Other 
total Assets
Liabilities
  Deposits 
  Senior debt 
  Securitization liabilities 
  Derivative liabilities 
  Other 
total Liabilities

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

301,863  $ 

– $ 

– $ 

– $ 

301,863  $ 

301,863  $              –

–
 21,921 
–

 414,344 
–
–

–
–
 6,706,160 

–
 137,424 
 45,388 

–
 588,069 
–

 10,401,832 
–
–

–
–

 9,172 
–

 1,542 
 73,967 

506,596  $  1,011,585  $ 17,183,501  $ 

–
–
–

–
–
–

 414,344 
 21,921 
 6,706,160 

 414,344 
 21,921 
 6,936,657 

–
–
 230,497 

 10,401,832 
 725,493 
 45,388 

 10,896,860 
 725,493 
 45,388 

 495,028 
–
–

 10,714 
 73,967 

–
–
–
–
– $ 18,701,682  $ 19,427,207  $   725,525 

 10,714 
 73,967 

– $ 
–
–
 2,386 
–
2,386  $ 

– $ 
–
–
–
–
– $ 

– $ 10,136,599  $ 10,136,599  $ 10,331,151  $   194,552 
 9,660 
–
 (128,317)
–
–
–
–
–
– $ 17,793,680  $ 17,796,066  $ 17,871,961  $     75,895 

 160,344 
 7,207,578 
 2,386 
 170,502 

 150,684 
 7,335,895 
 2,386 
 170,502 

 150,684 
 7,335,895 
–
 170,502 

the following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of financial instruments:

 > Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash (included in restricted assets), other assets and other liabilities approximate their carrying 

values due to their short-term nature. 

 > Available for sale securities are valued based on the quoted bid price. third-party MBS are fair valued using average dealer quoted prices. 

 > Fair value of loans held for sale, all of which are insured, is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows of the loans at 

current market rates imputed by the realized sale of loans with similar terms.

 > the fair value of the retained interest is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows using the current MBS spread over 

Government of Canada Bonds imputed from recent sale transactions.

 > the fair value of securitization receivables is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows using current interest rate 

swap rates.

 > Restricted assets include both securities valued based on quoted bid price and securities where fair value is determined using average 

dealer quoted prices. 

 > Securitized and non-securitized mortgages and loans are carried at amortized cost in the financial statements. For fair value disclosures, 
the fair value is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows of the loans, adjusting for credit risk and prepayment 
assumptions at current market rates for offered loans with similar terms.

 > Fair value of derivative financial instruments is calculated as described in note 19.

 > Retail deposits are not transferable by the deposit holders. In the absence of such transfer transactions, fair value of deposits is 
determined by discounting the expected future cash flows of the deposits at offered rates for deposits with similar terms. the fair value 
of the institutional deposit notes is determined using current rates of Government of Canada Bonds. the rates reflect the credit risks 
of similar instruments.

 > Fair value of securitization liabilities is determined using current market rates for MBS and CMB.

 > Fair value of the senior debt is determined using current market rates of Government of Canada Bonds. the rates reflect the credit risks 

of similar instruments.

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notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in Canadian dollars)

the Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique:

Level 1: Significant inputs are quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. this level includes cash and 
cash equivalents, equity securities traded on the toronto Stock exchange and quoted corporate and government-backed debt instruments.

Level 2: Significant inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and are not quoted prices included within 
Level 1. this level includes loans held for sale, interest rate swaps, bond forwards, mutual funds, certain corporate debt instruments and 
senior debt. 

Level 3: Significant inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability. this level includes retained interest, securitized and non-securitized 
mortgages and loans, securitization receivables and liabilities, other assets and liabilities, and deposits. 

the following table presents the fair value of financial instruments across the levels of the fair value hierarchy.

level 1

level 2

level 3

total

As at December 31, 2013

$ 

728,469  $ 

– $ 

–
–
 122,836 

 149,559 
 60 
 272,998 
–
 381,356 
–

–
–
–
–

$  1,655,278  $ 

$ 

$ 

– $ 
–
–
–

–
– $ 

 137,975 
 29,886 
–

–
–
–
 1,655 
 148,794 
–

– $ 
–
–
–

728,469 
 137,975 
 29,886 
 122,836 

–
–
–
–
–
 31,935 

 149,559 
 60 
 272,998 
 1,655 
 530,150 
 31,935 

–
–
–
–

 5,256,782 
 5,256,782 
 13,100,882 
 13,100,882 
 22,791 
 22,791 
 79,648 
 79,648 
318,310  $ 18,492,038  $ 20,465,626 

– $ 12,904,296  $ 12,904,296 
 157,294 
–
 5,862,439 
 5,862,439 
 173,558 
 173,558 

 157,294 
–
–

 3,809 

 3,809 
161,103  $ 18,940,293  $ 19,101,396 

–

thousands of Canadian dollars

Financial assets held for trading
  Cash and cash equivalents 
  Loans held for sale 
  Derivative assets 
  Restricted assets 
Financial instruments available for sale 
  Debt securities 
  Common shares 
  preferred shares 
  Mutual funds 
  Restricted assets 
  Retained interest 
loans and receivables 
  Securitized mortgages 
  non-securitized mortgages and loans 
  Securitization receivables 
  Other 
total
Financial liabilities carried at amortized cost 
  Deposits 
  Senior debt 
  Securitization liabilities 
  Other 
Financial liabilities at fair value 
  Derivative liabilities 
total 

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thousands of Canadian dollars

Financial assets held for trading
  Cash and cash equivalents 
  Loans held for sale 
  Derivative assets 
  Restricted assets 
Financial instruments available for sale 
  Debt securities 
  Common shares 
  preferred shares 
  Mutual funds 
  Restricted assets 
  Retained interest 
Loans and receivables 
  Securitized mortgages 
  non-securitized mortgages and loans 
  Securitization receivables 
  Other 
total
Financial liabilities carried at amortized cost 
  Deposits 
  Senior debt 
  Securitization liabilities 
  Other 
Financial liabilities at fair value 
  Derivative liabilities 
total 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

total

As at December 31, 2012

$ 

301,863  $ 

– $ 

–
–
 137,424 

 104,832 
 8,836 
 299,557 
–
 369,718 
–

–
–
–
–

$  1,222,230  $ 

$ 

$ 

– $ 
–
–
–

–
– $ 

 21,921 
 45,388 
–

–
–
–
 1,119 
 218,351 
–

– $ 
–
–
–

301,863 
 21,921 
 45,388 
 137,424 

–
–
–
–
–
 9,172 

 104,832 
 8,836 
 299,557 
 1,119 
 588,069 
 9,172 

–
–
–
–

 6,936,657 
 6,936,657 
 10,896,860 
 10,896,860 
 1,542 
 1,542 
 73,967 
 73,967 
286,779  $ 17,918,198  $ 19,427,207 

– $ 10,331,151  $ 10,331,151 
 160,344 
–
 7,207,578 
 7,207,578 
 170,502 
 170,502 

 160,344 
–
–

 2,386 

 2,386 
162,730  $ 17,709,231  $ 17,871,961 

–

During 2013 and 2012, the Company did not transfer any financial instrument from Level 1 or Level 2 to Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

note  23  

RelAteD PARtY tRAnSACtI o nS 

IFRS considers key management personnel to be related parties. Compensation of key management personnel of the Company is as 
follows:

thousands of Canadian dollars 

Short-term employee benefits 
Share-based payment 
Other long-term benefits 

2013 
7,626  $ 
 1,719 
 241 
9,586  $ 

2012 
6,646 
 2,147 
 203 
8,996 

$ 

$ 

the Company had no related party transactions, other than with key management personnel, as described above, for the years ended 
December 31, 2013 and 2012.

note  24 

RISK m An AGemen t 

the Company is exposed to various types of risk owing to the nature of the business activities it carries on. types of risk to which the 
Company is subject include credit, liquidity and funding, interest rate investment, operational reputational and legislative and regulatory 
risk. the Company has adopted enterprise risk management (eRM) as a discipline for managing risk. the Company’s eRM structure is 
supported by a governance framework that includes policies, management standards, guidelines and procedures appropriate to each 
business activity. the policies are reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors.

A description of the Company’s risk management policies and procedures is included in the shaded text of the Risk Management section 
of the MD&A. Significant exposures to credit, liquidity and interest rate risks are described in notes 4, 5, 19 and 21.

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Corporate Directory

Ho me C API tAl GRouP InC.

Directors:

Kevin P. D. Smith 3, 4
Chairman of the Board  
president and Chief executive 
Officer
St. Joseph’s Health System 

Hamilton, Ontario

Hon. William G. Davis  
P.C., C.C., Q.C. 3, 4
Vice Chair of the Board
Counsel
Davis Webb LLp
Brampton, Ontario

james C. Baillie 2, 3
Counsel
torys LLp
toronto, Ontario

William Falk 2, 3
Managing partner
pricewaterhouseCoopers LLp
Grand Valley, Ontario

Diana l. Graham 1, 2
Corporate Director

toronto, Ontario

john m. e. marsh 1, 4
Corporate Director

port Colborne, Ontario

Robert A. mitchell,  
CPA, CA 1, 2, 3
Corporate Director

Oakville, Ontario

Gerald m. Soloway 
Chief executive Officer
Home Capital Group Inc.
toronto, Ontario

Bonita then 1, 2
Corporate Director

toronto, Ontario

leslie thompson 2, 4
president
LeSRISK, Debt and Risk 
Management Inc.
toronto, Ontario

1 Member of the Audit Committee
2 Member of the Risk and Capital 
Committee
3 Member of the Governance, 
nominating and Conduct Review 
Committee
4 Member of the Human Resources 
and Compensation Committee

Committees:

Audit Committee
Robert A. Mitchell
Chair
Bonita then
Vice Chair

Risk and Capital Committee
Bonita then
Chair
Leslie thompson
Vice Chair

Governance, nominating and 
Conduct Review Committee
Hon. William G. Davis
Chair
James C. Baillie
Vice Chair

Human Resources and 
Compensation Committee
Kevin p.D. Smith
Chair
John M.e. Marsh
Vice Chair

officers:

Gerald m. Soloway
Chief Executive Officer

martin Reid
President

Brian R. mosko
Chief Operating Officer and 
Executive Vice President 

Robert Blowes, FCPA, FCA
Chief Financial Officer and 
Executive Vice President 

Pino Decina
Executive Vice President, 
Residential Mortgage Lending

john R. K. Harry
Senior Vice President, 
Commercial Mortgage Lending

Chris Ahlvik, ll.B.
Senior Vice President, 
Corporate Counsel and 
Corporate Secretary

David j. novak
Senior Vice President,  
Chief Risk Officer

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Chair emeritus:

William A. Dimma 

marie Holland, CPA, CA 
Senior Vice President,  
Internal Audit

john Hong
Senior Vice President,  
Chief Compliance Officer  
and Chief Anti-Money 
Laundering Officer

Stephen Copperthwaite, 
CmA, oRmP
Senior Vice President, 
Relationship Manager

Greg Parker
Senior Vice President, 
Treasurer
Fariba Rawhani
Senior Vice President,  
Chief Information Officer

Annual meeting notice

the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Home Capital Group Inc. will 
be held at One King West, Grand Banking Hall, toronto, Ontario, on 
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. local time. Shareholders 
and guests are invited to join Directors and Management for lunch 
and refreshments following the Annual Meeting. All shareholders 
are encouraged to attend. 

 
Financial Highlights
Summary of Data for 10 Year Review

For the years ended December 31 
(000s, except per share amounts)

Total assets

Total assets under administration

Total loans

Total loans under administration

Securitized residential mortgages 
on-balance sheet

Deposits

Shareholders’ equity

Revenue

Net income

Book value of common shares

Earnings per share – basic

Earnings per share – fully diluted

2013

2012

2011

2010 IFRS

2010 GAAP

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

20,075,850

21,997,781

18,019,901

19,941,832

5,210,021

12,765,954

1,177,697

949,547

256,542

33.90

7.40

7.32

18,800,079

17,696,471

 15,518,818 

 7,712,239 

 7,360,874 

 5,809,713 

 4,975,093 

 3,902,316 

19,681,750

17,696,471

 15,518,818 

 15,878,772 

 11,508,585 

 8,423,971 

 6,434,548 

 5,009,878 

17,159,913

16,089,648

 14,091,755 

 5,861,722 

 5,468,540 

 4,531,568 

 4,045,571 

 3,328,858 

18,041,584

16,089,648

 14,091,755 

 14,028,255 

 9,616,251 

 7,145,826 

 4,505,026 

 4,436,420 

3,284,829

4,085,013

2,813,459

3,613,643

2,568,513

3,069,253

2,257,740

2,758,480

6,706,160

10,136,599

968,213

887,685

221,983

27.96

6.40

6.38

8,243,350

7,922,124

774,785

790,274

190,080

22.38

5.48

5.46

 8,116,636 

 6,595,979 

 628,585 

 687,249 

 154,752 

 18.14 

 4.46 

 4.45 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 6,522,850 

 6,409,822 

 5,102,781 

 4,413,984 

 3,443,640 

2,901,515

2,269,157

 742,280 

 533,937 

 180,944 

 21.42 

 5.21 

 5.20 

 590,288 

 489,179 

 144,493 

 17.00 

 4.19 

 4.15 

 432,753 

 454,695 

 108,687 

 12.57 

 3.15 

 3.13 

 348,040 

 368,881 

 90,241 

10.08

2.62

2.59

 276,866 

 282,549 

 67,815 

8.10

1.99

1.95

218,885

234,704

60,861

 6.44 

 1.80 

 1.72 

162,207

181,839

44,551

 4.80 

 1.33 

 1.27 

In 2011, Home Capital Group Inc. implemented International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with a transition date of January 1, 2010. Figures for 2010 
have been restated on an IFRS basis. Figures for 2009 and prior years are on a former Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis.

23.9% 

Return on equity was 
23.9%, exceeding 20% for 
the 16th consecutive year  

$256.5million

Net income for 2013 was 
$256.5 million, an increase 
of 15.6% over 2012

$19.94billion 

Total loans under 
administration grew by 
10.5% over 2012 to reach 
$19.94 billion at the end 
of 2013

Net Income
($ millions)

Earnings per Share
(basic in dollars)

Return on Equity 
(percentage) 

257

222

181

190

155

144

7.40

6.40

5.48

5.21

4.46

4.19

28.2

27.2

27.3  27.1

25.5

23.9 

09

10

10

11

12

13

09

10

10

11

12

13

09

10

10

11

12

13

15.6%

250

200

150

Home Capital reported a 15.6% increase 
in net income over the $222.0 million 
attained in 2012, reaching $256.5 million 
for the year ended 2013.

100

50

  Former Canadian GAAP Basis 

  IFRS Basis 

0

09

10

10

11

12

13

 15.6%

7

6

5
 Basic earnings per share rose to 
$7. 40 for the year ended December 31, 
4
2013, a 1 5. 6% increase over the 
3
$6. 40 reported for 2012.

2

1
  IFRS Basis
0

23.9%

Home Capital surpassed 20% 
return on equity for the 16th 
consecutive year, reaching 23.9% 
at December 31, 2013.

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

09

10

10

11

12

13

09

10

10

11

12

12

"09" 
"10" 
"10" 
"11" 
"12" 
"13" 

144
181
155
190
222
257

"09" 
"10" 
"10" 
"11" 
"12" 
"13" 

4.19
5.21
4.46
5.48
6.4
7.4

"09" 
"10" 
"10" 
"11" 
"12" 
"12" 

28.2
27.2
27.3
27.1
25.5
23.9

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Ten-year Cumulative Total Return on $100 Investment

Comparison between S&P/TSX Composite Index (S&P/TSX) and Home Capital Group Inc. (HCG)
December 31, 2003–December 31, 2013

Compounded 
Annual Growth 

Over 10 Years 19%

$7.32 

Diluted earnings per share 
were $7.32 for the year, 
an increase of 14.7% 
over 2012

HCG
19%

S&P/TSX
8%

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

$31.25

$34.75

$34.05

$41.90

$19.80

$41.85

$51.79

$49.10

$59.07

$80.93

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

HCG Stock
Price
Performance

Closing Price as of December 31
Share prices have been restated to reflect two-for-one stock split on January 29, 2004.

1000

800

600

400

200

0

“2003”

“2004”

“2005”

“2006”

“2007”

“2008”

“2009”

“2010”

“2011”

“2012”

“2013”

“2003”  . . . . . . . 100  . . . . . . . . . 100
“2004”  . . . . . . . 114.48 . . . . . . . 188.91
“2005”  . . . . . . . 142.1 . . . . . . . . 211.06
“2006”  . . . . . . . 166.63 . . . . . . . 208.59
“2007”  . . . . . . . 183.01 . . . . . . . 259.49
“2008”  . . . . . . . 122.61 . . . . . . . 124.71
“2009”  . . . . . . . 165.59 . . . . . . . 268.84
“2010”  . . . . . . . 194.75 . . . . . . . 337.72
“2011”  . . . . . . . 177.78 . . . . . . . 324.87
“2012”  . . . . . . . 190.56 . . . . . . . 398.06
“2013”  . . . . . . . 215.32 . . . . . . . 554.78

Corporate Directory

HOME TRUST COMPANY

Pino Decina
Executive Vice President, 
Residential Mortgage 
Lending

John R. K. Harry
Senior Vice President, 
Commercial Mortgage 
Lending

Chris Ahlvik, LL.B
Senior Vice President, 
Corporate Counsel and 
Corporate Secretary

David J. Novak
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Risk Offi cer

Marie Holland, CPA, CA 
Senior Vice President, 
Internal Audit

John Hong
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Compliance Offi cer 
and  Chief Anti-Money 
Laundering Offi cer

Stephen Copperthwaite, 
CMA, ORMP
Senior Vice President, 
Relationship Manager

Greg Parker
Senior Vice President, 
Treasurer

Options Listing:
Montreal Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol: HCG

Capital Stock:
As at December 31, 2013, 
there were 34,744,090 
Common Shares outstanding

Memberships:
Canada Deposit Insurance 
Corporation
Trust Companies Association 
of Canada

Directors:

Kevin P. D. Smith
Chairman of the Board

Hon. William G. Davis 
P.C., C.C., Q.C.
Vice Chair of the Board

James C. Baillie

William Falk

Diana L. Graham

John M. E. Marsh

Robert A. Mitchell, CPA, CA

Martin Reid

Gerald M. Soloway

Bonita Then

Leslie Thompson

Offi cers:

Gerald M. Soloway
Chief Executive Offi cer

Martin Reid
President

Brian R. Mosko
Chief Operating Offi cer and 
Executive Vice President 

Robert Blowes, FCPA, FCA
Chief Financial Offi cer and 
Executive Vice President 

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Auditors:
Ernst & Young LLP
Chartered Accountants
Toronto, Ontario

Principal Bankers:
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia

Transfer Agent:
Computershare Investor 
Services Inc.
100 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1
Tel:  1-800-564-6253

Stock Listing:
Toronto Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol: HCG

FSC LOGO TO 
GO HERE.

Halifax:
5251 Duke Street
Suite 1205, Duke Tower
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1P3
Tel:  902-422-4387

1-888-306-2421

Fax: 902-422-8891

1-888-306-2435

Montreal:
2020 Rue University
Suite 2420
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 2A5
Tel:  514-843-0129

1-866-542-0129

Fax: 514-843-7620

1-866-620-7620

 Winnipeg:
201 Portage Avenue
18th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 3K6
Tel:  204-942-1619
Fax: 204-942-1638

 Fariba Rawhani
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Information Offi cer

Branches:

Toronto:
145 King Street West
Suite 2300
Toronto, Ontario M5H 1J8
Tel:  416-360-4663

1-800-990-7881

Fax: 416-363-7611

1-888-470-2092

Calgary:
10655 Southport Road SW
Suite 920
Calgary, Alberta T2W 4Y1
Tel:  403-244-2432

1-866-235-3081

Fax: 403-244-6542

1-866-544-3081

2500

2000

Vancouver:
200 Granville Street
Suite 1288
Vancouver, British Columbia 
V6C 1S4
Tel:  604-484-4663

1500

1-866-235-3080

Fax: 604-484-4664

1-866-564-3524

1000

500

0

2000

For Shareholder 
Information, Please 
Contact:
1999
Chris Ahlvik
Senior Vice President, 
Corporate Counsel
Home Capital Group Inc.
145 King Street West
Suite 2300
Toronto, Ontario M5H 1J8
Tel:  416-360-4663

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

an eleventh hour change before we printed the report with 2008 on the cover resulted in
the styled graph losing one year and being stretched to accommodate, the rough graph below was not edited at the time
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1-800-990-7881

Fax: 416-363-7611

1-888-470-2092
www.homecapital.com
www.hometrust.ca

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Home Capital Group Inc.
Suite 2300
145 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario  M5H 1J8
Tel: 416-360-4663
Toll Free: 1-800-990-7881

CANADA’S ONE-STOP MORTGAGE LENDER

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ANNUAL REPORT 2013

The Right Strategy 
Record Results 

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Business Profile

Home Capital Group Inc., together with its operating subsidiary Home Trust Company, has developed a 
track record of success as Canada’s leading alternative lender. Building on the demonstrated strength of 
its core residential mortgage lending business, the Company also offers complementary lending services, 
as well as highly competitive deposit investment products.

MISSION STATEMENT

Home Capital’s mission is to deliver superior shareholder value by focusing on well-defi ned niches in the Canadian lending and deposit-
taking market place that generate above average returns, have acceptable residual risk profi les and are not adequately served by traditional 
fi nancial institutions, while protecting the depositors and operating within regulatory guidelines and the Company’s risk appetite. 

Home Trust Branches

MORTGAGE LENDING

Home Trust is one of Canada’s leading mortgage lenders, focusing on homeowners who typically do not meet all the lending criteria of 
traditional fi nancial institutions. By offering a range of mortgage products, Home Trust is uniquely positioned to provide fi nancial 
solutions to meet the needs of thousands of Canadians. With a proprietary lending approach, comprehensive borrower profi ling and 
fl exible alternative options, Home Trust is a one-stop shop for borrowers and mortgage brokers. Home Trust is also a provider of 
commercial fi rst mortgages to high-quality borrowers in selected markets across Canada.

CONSUMER LENDING

Home Trust’s Equityline Visa program brings the advantages to cardholders of accessing the equity they have built in their homes 
together with the features and convenience of a Gold Visa card. The Company also offers deposit-secured credit cards for individuals 
who wish to build or re-establish a positive credit history. Home Trust’s Retail Credit Services provides installment fi nancing for 
customers making purchases from established businesses. PSiGate, a wholly owned subsidiary, offers electronic card-based payment 
services to merchants who conduct business primarily on the Internet.

DEPOSIT INVESTMENTS

Home Trust provides a broad range of deposit investment services through its extensive deposit broker network. In addition, Home Trust 
recently launched its direct-to-consumer brand, Oaken Financial, which offers a competitive suite of deposit products, including a daily 
interest savings account, to provide customers with a secure alternative to manage their savings independently. With effi cient, personal 
service and competitive rates, Home Trust offers a number of solutions to meet the long -term and short -term needs of investors looking 
to diversify their portfolios.

CONTENTS 1 Report to Shareholders 6 Proven Results 7 Performance vs. Target  8 Corporate Governance at Home Capital 
11 Corporate Social Responsibility 12 Management’s Discussion and Analysis 73 Consolidated Financial Statements 
80 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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