# Transparency Through Disclosure Requirements

> Increased disclosure promotes transparency, clarity, and public confidence in FRFI residential mortgage underwriting practices.

Category: Investor
Last verified: 2026-02-18
Source: https://ratellow.com/faqs/investor/transparency-through-disclosure-requirements

## Answer
Increased disclosure promotes transparency, clarity, and public confidence in FRFI residential mortgage underwriting practices. FRFIs must publicly disclose sufficient information on their residential mortgage portfolios quarterly. Building **Strategic Bridges** with investors means maintaining transparency.

## Related guide
- https://ratellow.com/guides/investment-property-financing-2026

## Sources
- Footnotes — https://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/guidance/guidance-library/capital-adequacy-requirements-car-guideline-2026
- Disclosure requirements — https://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/guidance/guidance-library/residential-mortgage-underwriting-practices-procedures-guideline-2017#3.1
- I. Purpose and scope of the guideline — https://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/en/guidance/guidance-library/residential-mortgage-underwriting-practices-procedures-guideline-2017#1.0