MortEq Lending Corp
Private Corporation (MIC) · Residential
Managed by PHL Capital Corp. / Belco Private Capital Inc.
Data as of: May 31, 2026
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About the fund
MortEq Lending Corp. is a private British Columbia mortgage investment corporation managed and administered by PHL Capital Corp., with investment-fund-management oversight provided by Belco Private Capital Inc. The fund invests in short-term first and second mortgages secured by residential and commercial properties, primarily in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. As of February 28, 2026, it held $746.5 million of funded mortgage principal, with 89% in first mortgages and a weighted-average original LTV of 53%.
At a glance
| Assets under management (AUM) | $768M CAD |
| 2025 return | 9.22% |
| Overall LTV | 52.9% |
| First mortgages | 88.9% |
| Property focus | Residential (77%) / Commercial (23%) |
| Structure | Private Corporation (MIC) |
| Investor access | Available to individual investors |
Portfolio & performance
The portfolio is composed of residential mortgages (77%) and commercial mortgages (23%).
| Property Type | Share (%) |
| Residential | 77% |
| Commercial | 23% |
MortEq Lending Corp has a focus on BC, with 91.83% of its mortgages located in BC, followed by Ontario (6.89%), Alberta (1.28%).
| Province/Region | Share (%) |
| Ontario | 6.89% |
| BC | 91.83% |
| Alberta | 1.28% |
MortEq Lending Corp returns
| Calendar year | Net return |
| 2023 | 9.15% |
| 2024 | 10.28% |
| 2025 | 9.22% |
Return objective (2026)
MortEq Lending Corp has a target return of 6%-10% for 2026.
Fund facts
| Structure | Private Corporation (MIC) |
| Managed by | PHL Capital Corp. |
| Management fee | 1.5% |
| Performance fee | No |
| First mortgages | 88.9% |
| Leverage | Leveraged |
| Latest data | May 31, 2026 |
Additional fund details
Portfolio figures are as of May 31, 2026, while regional allocations and the management fee are based on information from August 31, 2025. Returns are issuer-calculated net fiscal-year returns for years ending August 31, and the fund’s target return of 6% to 10% is stated after the management fee. Approximately 7.5% of mortgage principal was past due as of August 31, 2025. As of February 28, 2026, approximately 8.05% of the portfolio was more than 90 days past due.
Investor access
Available to individual investors
This fund is available to individual investors.
The minimum investment amount for accredited investors is $25,000.
The minimum investment amount through an advisor or dealer is $25,000.
About the manager
PHL Capital Corp. is a Surrey, BC-based mortgage lending and investment management firm founded in 2006, managing over $900 million in combined AUM across two MICs — MortEq Lending Corp. and Oakhill Lending Corp. The firm operates as manager, administrator, and originator for both funds, distributing through its affiliated dealer PHL Financial. PHL lends across BC, Ontario, and Alberta.
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