Canadian First Financial Group Inc. announced Monday it is expanding its retail banking network by adding seven more locations in Western Canada.

The Oakville, Ont.-based company partners with top financial service professionals by promoting community based owner-managed financial centres.

Collectively, these new Canadian First Financial Centres (CFF Centres) employ over 150 mortgage agents that have helped over 50,000 clients obtain mortgage financing.

The network now has 18 CFF Centres in communities across Canada. Each location provides proprietary access to products and services offered by Canadian First Financial’s subsidiary CFF Bank.

The new CFF Centres are located in Kelowna, B.C., Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Alta, Regina and Winnipeg.

“By joining the Canadian First Financial network, mortgage professionals are empowered to do more for their clients by assisting with additional banking and financial service needs,” said Peter Vukanovich, President and CEO, in a release.

“Our recently launched CFF Bank EASYONE Account (a no-fee unsecured line of credit combined with a high interest rate savings account) and Tax-Free Savings Account are adding value to their mortgage businesses and client relationships. We are receiving positive feedback from CFF Centre owners on how easy it is to help their clients with more than just mortgages,” said Vukanovich.