IN THE NEWS

October 1, 2025
Two Strivers Recognized as Rising Stars
Weโre proud to share that Arie Reines Sananes and Stephanie Yip have been recognized in a list of CMPโs Rising Stars. This recognition celebrates the top 45 mortgage professionals under 35 who are driving the industry forward with their passion, innovation, and leadership. From building strong client relationships to delivering exceptional service and setting new standards, these Rising Stars represent the future of Canadaโs mortgage market.ย
We sat down with Arie and Stephanie and asked them about how they felt about their recognition. Read more here: ย
Strive: Mentorship has been a big part of your career – whatโs the best advice youโve ever given (or received) as a mentor?ย
Stephanie Yip: Rest is just as important as the work. Early in my career I was always giving 150% in every single task, but not taking the adequate rest to recover. It is not sustainable in the long run to overwork yourself and burn out. I’ve learned over the years to use the rest time to recover so that I can continue to give 150% for a longer duration of my career.ย
Strive: What does innovation in the mortgage industry mean to you?ย
Arie Reines Sananes: It means adopting new technology solutions to make peopleโs work more meaningful and impactful. When we introduce smarter tools, we free up our teams from spending hours building lists via manual data entry. Instead, they can focus on solving the problems at hand, making key decisions, and seeing the impact of their work. Itโs not just about efficiency; itโs about giving people ownership and clarity so they can do their best work and feel connected to the bigger picture.ย
Strive: What drives your enthusiasm when approaching new and complex projects?ย
Stephanie: I see every new and complex project as an opportunity more than a challenge. I know at the end of each project there’s always something to gain: whether it is complex knowledge or even being able to manage projects while keeping up with day-to-day work. I see the silver lining in each difficult scenario I come across in my professional career.ย
Strive: How do you approach mentorship when working with interns and young professionals?ย
Arie: I see mentorship as walking the same path, just at different points along the curve. My goal is to share everything Iโve learned โ whether itโs mortgage-specific knowledge or the ins and outs of working in a professional environment โ while creating space for younger team members to ask questions, challenge ideas, and grow in their own way. Iโve been lucky to have incredible mentors throughout myย life who pushed me to be better while always making me feel supported. Thatโs the kind of experience I want to pass on: one where interns and young professionals feel comfortable coming to me, knowing theyโll be heard, encouraged, and never judged.ย
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals

September 17, 2025
Strive Lands Silver Top Prime Lender
Strive Lands Silver forย the best mortgage lenders in 2025 in the annual CMP Brokers on Lenders report. ย
These recognitions are awarded based on broker feedback, which reinforces our commitment to providing solutions and exceptional service to our broker partners. ย
Weโre proud to have received the following recognitions: ย
- BDM Support: Goldย
- Satisfaction with Credit Policy: Goldย
- Broker Support: Silverย
- Overall Service Levels: Silverย
- Turnaround Time: Silverย
- Interest Rates: Silverย
- Underwriter Support: Bronzeย
- Overall Prime Lender: Silverย
Thank you for your continued support!ย
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals
October 24, 2023
CMP Interviews CEO, Martin Frenette: Strive Enters The ALT-Lending Space
Fergal McAlinden, of Canadian Mortgage Professional, spoke with Marty Frenette, president & CEO of Strive, about the companyโs move into the alternative lending space and what it means for mortgage brokers and their clients.
“The move expands the lenderโs service and makes it more versatile than ever, says executive”
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals
May 24, 2023
Strive Receives Recognitions for 5-Star Mortgage Products
For the second year in a row,ย Strive is recognized as a 2023 lender with 5-Star Mortgage Products in First-time Mortgage Products, Fixed-Rate Products, and Variable Rate Products!
Canadian Mortgage Professionalโs annual report on the leading mortgage offerings across the industry, the 5-Star Mortgage Products list, is back for 2023, with brokers from across Canada surveyed on their preferences and priorities when selecting products for their clients.
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals
May 9, 2023
Strive Is Listed As A Top Mortgage Employer: Lenders with 10-100 Employees
Strive is listed as a top employer for ‘Lenders with 10-100 Employees’ – receives silver medals under Culture and Advancement, and bronze under Innovation!
Canadian Mortgage Professionalย has unveiled this yearโsย 5-Star Mortgage Employers. The report features the countryโs employers of choice and provides insights into qualities that the best workplaces focus on.
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals
November 28, 2022
Lisa Beaman, COO, Recognized As A Mortgage Global 100 Honouree!
Lisa Beaman, Chief Operating Officer, has been recognized by CMP as a Mortgage Global 100 Honouree!
Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP)ย has joinedย Mortgage Professional Australia (MPA)ย and its sister publicationsย Mortgage Professional America,ย Mortgage Introducer, andย NZ Adviserย in releasing theย fourth annual 2022 Mortgage Global 100, a list highlighting the best of the best within the industry who are driving forward innovation and striving to improve the sector.
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals
October 28, 2022
CMP Announces 2 Rising Stars from Strive
Jenn Sirisavath, Director of Marketing, and Li Shin Yee, Vice President of Operations, have been recognized by CMP as a 2022 Rising Stars!
Now in its fourth year,ย CMPโs Rising Stars 2022 highlights Canadaโs top young mortgage talent. Some of the winners are still in their first year of mortgage broking, while others have several years of experience under their belts and are already leading teams of brokers. However, all of the Rising Stars have one thing in common โ a passion for the mortgage industry and an appreciation for the deep and personal role that their advice plays in the lives of all their clients.
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals
October 4, 2022
Canadian Mortgage Trends Talks Strive
Strive is live โ and itโs Canadaโs latest prime lender in the mortgage broker market.
โWe believe there is a niche in the broker channel for an entity that truly values its broker relationships, is transparent (with guidelines/eligibility, processes, etc.) and predictable with broker partners, while also offering competitive rates and commission,โ he says.
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Trends
September 22, 2022
CMP Recognizes Jennifer Joynt- Johal, VP of Credit Operations, as a Woman of Influence
Jennifer Joynt-Johal, Vice President of Credit Operations, is recognized by CMP as a 2022 Woman of Influence!
โWhile these awards are an exceptional result for Strive and validate our value proposition to brokers, itโs the feedback we receive on a daily basis that drives us forward.โ – Jennifer Joynt-Johal, Strive (2022 Woman of Influence)
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals
September 21, 2022
Strive Earns A Silver Medal as Top Mortgage Lender
Strive lands a silver medal in Top Lender!
Lenders were ranked for each category in order of merit according to an average score calculated from the ratings they received from brokers. The top three A lenders and alternative lenders in each category were awarded a gold, silver or bronze medal, with lendersโ combined average score from all categories determining the overall gold, silver and bronze medalists.
โWe believe and recognize that the industry requires a methodology that not only meets the echoed โcommon sense approachโ from lenders, but one that surpasses the expectations of brokers and borrowersโ
– Steve Kissuk, Strive (Silver medalist, Top Lender)
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals
July 20, 2022
CMP Lists Strive As A Lender With 5-Star Mortgage Products
Strive Capital Corporation is recognized for First-time Mortgage Products, Fixed-Rate Products, and Variable Rate Products.
Canadian Mortgage Professionalย set out to identify the mortgage products that were the cream of the crop across Canadaโs mortgage industry, surveying brokers on their preferences and priorities when selecting products for their clients.
SOURCE: Canadian Mortgage Professionals
Beyond Titles: A Candid Conversation with Four Industry Leaders Driving Mortgages Forward
Jenn Sirisavath2025-08-18T09:55:29-04:00August 6, 2025|0 Comments
At Strive, we believe influence isnโt about volume โ itโs about impact. In a rapidly evolving mortgage industry, true leadership is rooted not just in expertise, but in authenticity, resilience, and a clear [...]