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About AP Capital

18+ Years Founded in 2007

$1.2B+ Mortgages Funded

1,700+ Shareholders

For nearly two decades, AP Capital Mortgage Fund has provided Canadian investors with mortgage-backed income and borrowers with flexible residential financing. As a Vancouver-based Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC), we focus on short-term, secured lending on urban homes across Western Canada.

18+ Years Founded in 2007

$1.2B+ Mortgages Funded

1,700+ Shareholders

Our Story

AP Capital was born from a simple idea: give investors access to transparent, mortgage-backed
income while helping borrowers access financing that traditional lenders often can’t provide.

First investors join and the first mortgage is advanced

Welcomed the fund’s first external shareholders and funded the first mortgage, laying the foundation for AP Capital Mortgage Fund.

Investor equity exceeds $100M

Investor equity in AP Capital Mortgage Fund surpasses $100 million; marking a key milestone and reflecting sustained support from shareholders.

More than 18 years later….

More than 18 years later, AP Capital has welcomed over 1,700 shareholders and advanced thousands of mortgages through multiple interest rate and housing cycles.

Timeline

AP Capital is launched

AP Capital Mortgage Fund is launched as a Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC) focused on short-term, residential mortgages in Greater Vancouver.

The company rebrands to AP Capital MIC

The firm rebrands from Alta Pacific MIC to AP Capital MIC, reinforcing the focus on a single, income-oriented mortgage lending strategy.

Over $1B in mortgages funded

With its 2,352nd mortgage funded, AP Capital surpasses $1B in total mortgages advanced. Reflecting the durability of the investment process and continued engagement from investors and mortgage brokers.

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AP Capital is launched

AP Capital Mortgage Fund is launched as a Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC) focused on short-term, residential mortgages in Greater Vancouver.

First investors join and the first mortgage is advanced

Welcomed the fund’s first external shareholders and funded the first mortgage, laying the foundation for AP Capital Mortgage Fund.

The company rebrands to AP Capital MIC

The firm rebrands from Alta Pacific MIC to AP Capital MIC, reinforcing the focus on a single, income-oriented mortgage lending strategy.

Investor equity exceeds $100M

Investor equity in AP Capital Mortgage Fund surpasses $100 million; marking a key milestone and reflecting sustained support from shareholders.

Over $1B in mortgages funded

With its 2,352nd mortgage funded, AP Capital surpasses $1B in total mortgages advanced. Reflecting the durability of the investment process and continued engagement from investors and mortgage brokers.

More than 18 years later….

More than 18 years later, AP Capital has welcomed over 1,700 shareholders and advanced thousands of mortgages through multiple interest rate and housing cycles.

Leadership & Team

AP Capital is led by experienced operators who bring institutional insight, local market knowledge, and
long-standing relationships in lending and real estate. Together, they manage AP Capital Mortgage Fund
with a disciplined investment process and clear focus on risk management.

Ches Hagen

Ches Hagen

Director & Chief Executive Officer

As co-founder and CEO, Ches brings over 25 years of experience in business building, capital raising, and mortgage fund management. He has led AP Capital since its inception in 2007 and served as President of the BC MIC Managers Association (2021–2023), helping shape industry governance across British Columbia.

Brad Unrau

Brad Unrau

Director & Senior Officer

Brad co-founded AP Capital in 2007 after years in mortgage origination and real estate investment. With deep expertise in lending strategy and deal structuring, he plays a lead role in sourcing and managing residential mortgage opportunities.

Terry Sidhu

Terry Sidhu

Director & Senior Officer

Terry brings nearly 20 years of experience in real estate operations, with a background that includes managing mortgage closings and running a leading conveyancing and property management firm. He joined AP Capital as a partner in 2021 after nearly a decade of close collaboration with the firm.

Dave Rose

Dave Rose

VP Business Development

David Rose serves as Vice President, Business Development at AP Capital, where he plays a key role in fostering relationships and advancing growth initiatives. With a background as a professional golfer, he brings focus, discipline, and a results-driven approach that sets him apart.

Michael Chies

Michael Chies

VP Mortgage Lending

Michael Chies is Vice President of Mortgage Lending and Head Underwriter at AP Capital. Since joining in 2019, he has led the Mortgage Department, bringing a background in prime residential lending and underwriting at a Schedule 1 Canadian bank. He studied Geography and Accounting at UBC.

Governance & Board Oversight

AP Capital operates within a layered governance framework designed to
protect investors and support disciplined lending.

Board of Directors

Key decisions are made within a structured governance framework. Built for consistency, scrutiny, and responsibility.

  • Provides oversight of management and key business decisions
  • Reviews risk management, capital allocation, and long-term planning
  • Brings experience from lending, real estate, and business leadership

Independent Advisory Board

Alongside the Board of Directors, an Independent Advisory Board provides an additional layer of perspective and oversight.

  • Offers independent insight on lending practices, risk, and governance
  • Acts as a sounding board on strategy, policies, and major initiatives
  • Enhances accountability to shareholders through diverse, external experience

Regulatory & Reporting

AP Capital operates within a regulatory and reporting framework designed to support transparency for both investors and borrowers.

  • Registered as a Mortgage Investment Corporation under the Income Tax Act & regulated by the BC Securities Commission & the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
  • Licensed Mortgage Broker with the BC Financial Services Authority
  • Annual audited financials prepared by MNP LLP, with monthly portfolio reports available to shareholders

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