M3 Group positions itself for future growth

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Hot on the heels of the new M3 Tech division and their highly anticipated debut of the M3 Innovation Lab, Canada's undisputed #1 is pleased to announce the creation of M3 Ventures division.

M3 Ventures mission is simple… help our brokers capitalize on:

• Expanding reach in the mortgage ecosystem
• Building & securing traditional and non-traditional partnerships

"We're just getting started! Today's ecosystem is moving at the speed of light and there has never been a greater opportunity to perfectly position M3 for growth & success," said Luc Bernard, Chairman & CEO, M3.

As part of our commitment to support the growth of the M3 Group, we are pleased to announce the following executive appointments:

Michael Beckette will be assuming the role of President, M3 Ventures effective immediately. As President & Founder of Mortgage Alliance, Michael has been instrumental in providing technology tools, and enhancing the brands ability to evolve TMAC's operating model across all platforms to better support brokers and the customers they serve. Recognized for his great contribution to the broker community, Michael continues to be instrumental in enhancing TMAC's solid reputation across the mortgage community in Canada.

"Leveraging the power of the M3 Group, I am thrilled to lead this new division as we look to take advantage of this great window of opportunity to continue our momentum in today's thriving ecosystem," said Michael Beckette, President, M3 Ventures.

Albert Collu, President, Verico, has been appointed President, M3 Mortgage Operations, across all brands under the M3 Banner. Highly recognized in the origination space leading best-in-class organizations, Albert's executive appointment reflects M3's strong commitment to nurture a multi-brand strategy that supports a variety of operating models designed to meet the ever-changing needs of our brokers.

"I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to oversee and lead M3's mortgage operations and play an integral role in building momentum for our brokers around the organization's collaborative culture across its family of brands," said Albert Collu, President, Mortgage Operations, M3.

Joe Pinheiro, VP Sales, Mortgage Alliance, has been appointed COO, Mortgage Alliance. An integral player in building the success of TMAC since the beginning, in his new role Joe will oversee all aspects of Mortgage Alliance's expanding business. This includes an ambitious mandate around broker recruitment, retention, P&L management, customer experience, and leadership of sales teams across the brand.

"It's an honor to continue the great work of Michael, an industry icon, and the terrific momentum we've built over the years at TMAC," said Joe Pinheiro, COO, Mortgage Alliance.

Setting a Higher Bar

M3 Group is now comprised of 4 distinct divisions all dedicated to positioning brokers as the consumer's best ally including:

• M3 Mortgage Brands (5 separate & unique brands)
• Mortgage Alliance
• Invis
• Mortgage Intelligence
• Verico
• Multi-Prêts Hypothèque
• M3 Insurance
• SimplInsur
• SimplAssur
• M3 Tech
• MortgageBOSS 5.0
• M3 Innovation Labs
• M3 Ventures

About M3
The M3 Group is the #1 non-bank mortgage originator and undisputed leader in mortgage brokerage across Canada. With more than 6,000 brokers and $44 billion in annual loan volumes, the broker-led, technology driven, consumer obsessed group and its subsidiaries, Multi-Prêts Hypothèque, Mortgage Alliance, Invis, Mortgage Intelligence, Verico, SimplInsur, M3 MortgageBOSS 5.0, M3 Tech and M3 Ventures have a single goal: be the best consumer ally when it comes to financial services.

SOURCE M3 Group