May 9 (Reuters) - Home Capital Group Inc HCG.TO :
* Home capital announces plan to sell or place mortgage commitments and renewals
* Third party to purchase as much as $1 billion in qualifying uninsured mortgages
* Third party has indicated its non-binding intention to purchase or accept commitments for up to $500 million in insured mortgages
* Arrangement with third party that wishes to purchase funded mortgages or accept mortgage commitments and renewals up to a total of $1.5 billion
* Third party has also indicated an interest in further expansion of the arrangement at a later date
* Co, advisers continue to work toward seeking lower cost sustainable funding solutions and to evaluate strategic alternatives
* Also announced intention to pay back 100% or $325 million of outstanding 2.35% notes at scheduled maturity date, may 24
* Company will continue to offer mortgages in most of its existing product categories, however at reduced volumes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: HCG.TO