Leslie Penney | Mortgage Broker of the Year Atlantic Canada
Owner & Broker, East Coast Mortgage Brokers
Leslie Penney is the 2025 Mortgage Broker of the Year for Atlantic Canada and one of Canada's most recognized mortgage professionals. As Owner and Principal Broker of East Coast Mortgage Brokers, Leslie helps homeowners, first-time home buyers, real estate investors, and families across Newfoundland & Labrador and Atlantic Canada secure mortgage solutions that support their long-term financial goals.
With nearly two decades of mortgage industry experience, Leslie specializes in mortgage renewals, mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, home purchases, investment property financing, and alternative lending solutions. His client-first approach, deep industry expertise, and commitment to exceptional service have helped thousands of Canadians successfully navigate the mortgage process.
In 2025, Leslie was recognized at the Canadian Mortgage Awards as Mortgage Broker of the Year, Atlantic Canada, an honour recognizing excellence across Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
His leadership and industry achievements have also earned national recognition, including:
🏆 Mortgage Broker of the Year, Atlantic Canada (2025)
🏅 Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEO (2024)
🏆 Canadian Mortgage Professional Hot List (2021)
⭐ Canadian Mortgage Professional Rising Star (2020)
Under Leslie's leadership, East Coast Mortgage Brokers has become one of Atlantic Canada's most respected independent mortgage brokerages, earning Canadian Mortgage Awards Brokerage of the Year honours and multiple Regional Brokerage of the Year awards.
Clients choose Leslie because he combines award-winning expertise with a practical, relationship-driven approach. Whether helping a first-time buyer purchase a home, assisting a family through a mortgage renewal, refinancing to improve cash flow, or helping clients consolidate debt, Leslie focuses on delivering personalized mortgage strategies designed around each client's unique circumstances.
Raised in a small rural Newfoundland community, Leslie developed a strong work ethic and commitment to helping others at an early age. Those values continue to shape every aspect of his business and client relationships today.
When he is not working with mortgage clients, Leslie spends time with his wife Jennifer and their son Lincoln. Together they also own and operate Baccalieu Trail Brewing Company in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland & Labrador. Much of his free time is spent with family, coaching youth hockey, and supporting his local community.
📍 St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
Helping clients across Newfoundland & Labrador and Atlantic Canada with mortgage renewals, refinancing, debt consolidation, home financing, and investment property financing.