Office address: First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Suite 5600, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C9, Canada
Website: www.radiusfinancial.ca
Year established: 2001
Company type: Financial services
Employees: 50+
Expertise: Mortgage products and services
Parent company: Pacific Mortgage Group Inc.
CEO and key people: Ron Swift, CEO
Financing status: -
Radius Financial is one of Canada’s fastest-growing mortgage lenders. The company is an approved lender with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Genworth Financial. Its approved lender status enables the firm to offer a range of mortgage products and services to suit the varying needs of aspiring homeowners. Radius Financial’s products are distributed by mortgage brokers across the country.
Radius Financial was founded by seasoned real estate entrepreneur Alex Haditaghi in 2001. It began as a small mortgage brokerage firm, helping Canadians achieve their homeownership dreams. Over the years, the company has grown exponentially. It has assisted more than 200,000 families in purchasing their own homes and funded over $35 billion in mortgages.
Radius Financial has been voted by industry aprofessionals as Canada’s Best Mortgage Lender. The firm has established itself as a trusted partner for thousands of mortgage brokers nationwide and numerous Fortune 500 companies.
Radius Financial's offerings are diverse and tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Key products include:
Innovative Mortgage Solutions: catering to individual financial needs, these mortgage products are flexible and convenient, with options like changing payment frequency and making lump sum payments
MoToken Protocol: a cryptocurrency fully backed by performing assets, offering a stable, transparent, and secure investment option
MyRadius Mortgage Portal: provides 24/7 online access for customers to manage their mortgages, view balances, payment details, and explore refinancing options
Radius Financial's culture is built around social impact and inclusivity. As one of Canada's fastest-growing mortgage lenders, the company fosters a diverse, inclusive, and impact-oriented culture. Employees are encouraged to embody foundational values such as leadership, innovation, humility, and entrepreneurial spirit. This culture not only drives internal excellence but also reflects in the quality of service provided to clients.
Ron Swift began his tenure as CEO of Radius Financial in October 2011. He boasts more than two decades of executive management experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining the company, he served as president and COO of MCAP Service Corporation.
Swift's contributions extend beyond Radius Financial, as evidenced by his active participation in various industry committees and his past role as chair of an industry association. Notably, he is the first Canadian to become a Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) in the US. He has also been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the industry Hall of Fame.
Swift holds a Diploma in Business Administration and Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He is also a Certified Mortgage Banker with the Mortgage Banker's Association.
Radius Financial’s commitment to leveraging technology like AI and blockchain for financial inclusion and strong leadership and customer-centric approach positions it well for future success. Its vision of a world where real estate ownership and financial security are accessible to all is not just a guiding principle but a strategic roadmap for the future.
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