The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) published its second annual report on private residential mortgage lending, finding that activity declined slightly in 2024 but remained a significant source of financing for borrowers facing affordability challenges. Lower interest rates contributed to more borrowers seeking traditional mortgage options and a modest increase in overall mortgage activity in Ontario. The report is intended to inform FSRA’s mortgage sector supervision priorities and align consumer protection efforts with emerging risks. Private mortgages remain a key supervisory focus, particularly as delinquency rates have risen and vulnerable borrowers face increasing financial pressure; the analysis draws on Ontario land registry data from Teranet’s LendView platform.