First home · Broker comparison
8 Mortgage Brokers for First-Time Buyers in British Columbia
Compare eight mortgage-broker teams with a BC presence, from local offices to online and phone service. Look at first-buyer support, how each team compares mortgage options and the evidence behind the listing before choosing whom to call.
How to use this directory
Samir Mortgages publishes this directory. Its listing appears first and remains available when you search or filter. The other firms are listed alphabetically by default. Use the office and language filters to narrow the comparison.
Company details draw on official buyer and contact pages, current BC adviser records, matched Google listings, individual customer reviews and exact company profiles. Google counts, business fields, official service pages and named BC adviser records were checked on 1 November 2026. Customer-review readings and government guidance retain their original 26–30 October dates; direct review links were checked again on 1 November.
Google ratings and counts identify the matched profile. Customer examples are selected for practical detail and cover different advisers, dates and mortgage types; they are not a random sample or a forecast of your result. Check the linked licence record and confirm who will handle your application.
A Lower Mainland office does not establish experience in every BC community. Before applying, ask whether the lender accepts your property type and location, who will review the documents and how remote signing will work.
Before choosing a broker, ask which lenders they can access, who will handle your application and what conditions remain before funding. The FCAC pre-approval guide explains why pre-approval is conditional. Check the BC first-time buyer tax program with your legal professional before relying on an exemption.
Provider overview · 8 providers
| Provider | Office city | Useful for | Google reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samir Mortgages | Burnaby | Direct guidance in English, Hindi and Marathi | 4.9/5 · 108 reviews |
| Alltrust Mortgage Solutions | Burnaby | A structured application and signing process | 5/5 · 361 reviews |
| Asim Ali | Surrey | A Surrey team with several financing routes | 4.8/5 · 307 reviews |
| GLM Mortgage Group | Vancouver | Mortgage planning tools and ongoing advice | 4.9/5 · 476 reviews |
| LoanBox | Surrey | A Surrey contact with broad lending options | 5/5 · 78 reviews |
| Pinsky Mortgages | Vancouver | Comparing lender bids and mortgage flexibility | 5/5 · 636 reviews |
| Syndicate Lending Corporation | Vancouver | Residential advice alongside complex financing | 4.9/5 · 75 reviews |
| True North Mortgage | Burnaby | A retail appointment plus online tools | 4.9/5 · 958 reviews |
Office and language filters reflect the listed details. Confirm the assigned adviser, service language and appointment arrangements when you contact a team.
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Samir Mortgages
Direct guidance in English, Hindi and Marathi
Samir Hire helps first-time buyers prepare their documents, compare lender terms and work through the steps before closing. His first-buyer service sets out what to bring to the conversation, how down-payment records are reviewed and why pre-approval still depends on the home and lender conditions. Advice is available in English, Hindi and Marathi.
A useful question: Ask Samir which income and down-payment records to prepare, which lender conditions remain after pre-approval, and how he will keep you informed before your financing deadline.
5589 Byrne Road, Burnaby, BC V5J 3J1
Google 4.9 / 5 · 108 reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
Reviews
Customer reviews
Google review profile · 4.9/5 from 108 reviews · checked 1 November 2026.
Five examples selected for useful detail. These paraphrases cover different dates, advisers and file types; read the wider profiles when comparing a team. Relative ages reflect the original 26–30 October review readings. Individual review links were checked again on 1 November.
- David Wu · Google · 4 years ago · 5/5
Explains the first-purchase process and follows through on closing paperwork.
- Aditi Thatte · Google · 4 years ago · 5/5
Answers first-buyer questions and helps clarify bank document requests.
- Vahid M · Google · 3 years ago · 5/5
Remains available to explain the application for a first property.
- aarthika nakanthiran · Google · 5 years ago · 5/5
Provides step-by-step support during a short purchase timeline.
- Rahul Iyer · Google · 4 years ago · 5/5
Explains the process and follows up with the bank towards completion.
Pricing
Pricing and mortgage costs
Discuss your purchase with Samir and request a written breakdown of any broker, lender and third-party costs before choosing a mortgage.
Compare the interest rate, term and amortization alongside prepayment privileges, early-exit penalties and conditions. Ask which charges you pay, when they are due, and what happens if the mortgage does not fund.
Footprint
Digital footprint and business details
- Google address
- 5589 Byrne Road, Burnaby, BC V5J 3J1
- Phone
- 604-345-3565
- mortgage@samirhire.ca
- Licence record
- Samir Bhargav Hire · VERICO MortgagePal; licensed when checked, expiry 2027-10-18.
- Service process
- A four-stage first-buyer process: discuss the purchase, prepare the application, compare the offer and work towards closing.
- Google hours
- Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed. Confirm appointment and holiday arrangements.
Alltrust Mortgage Solutions
A structured application and signing process
Alltrust Mortgage Solutions is a Burnaby team led by Evangeline Villanueva and Nick Shlyakhov. Its four-step process moves from an initial application and lender comparison to approval, signing and follow-up. The team describes digital signing support, including a personalized signing video. First-buyer reviews give specific examples of organized document requests, prompt answers and help with new-construction purchases.
A useful question: Ask who will review your documents, when lender approval becomes firm, and how the team will explain your commitment and signing package.
3989 Henning Drive, Unit 105, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P8
Google 5 / 5 · 361 reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
Reviews
Customer reviews
Google review profile · 5/5 from 361 reviews · checked 1 November 2026.
Five examples selected for useful detail. These paraphrases cover different dates, advisers and file types; read the wider profiles when comparing a team. Relative ages reflect the original 26–30 October review readings. Individual review links were checked again on 1 November.
- Tharanga sajith Bandara · Google · 2 months ago · 5/5
Keeps a first buyer informed through a new-construction purchase.
- Mary Lynsyl · Google · Edited 3 months ago · 5/5
Organizes a first-home application with detailed steps.
- Love Joy Manglallan · Google · Edited a year ago · 5/5
Explains the process and stays in contact with a nervous first buyer.
- Kristina Simson · Rate-My-Agent · Feb 2021 · 5/5
Describes first-buyer explanations that helped the clients understand the documents they were signing.
- Tina · Rate-My-Agent · Nov 2020 · 5/5
Describes thorough explanations during a first-home purchase.
Pricing
Pricing and mortgage costs
Request a quote from the Burnaby team and ask which costs are payable by you, when they are due and whether they change with the lender or mortgage type.
Compare the interest rate, term and amortization alongside prepayment privileges, early-exit penalties and conditions. Ask which charges you pay, when they are due, and what happens if the mortgage does not fund.
Footprint
Digital footprint and business details
- Google address
- 3989 Henning Drive, Unit 105, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P8
- Phone
- 778-655-9002
- team@alltrustmortgage.com
- Licence record
- Mykyta Nick Shlyakhov · DLC National – Alltrust Mortgage Solutions; licensed when checked, expiry 2028-07-09.
- Service process
- Online application, review call, lender comparison, digital signing and ongoing follow-up; the published process mentions a personalized signing video.
- Google hours
- Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed. Confirm appointment and holiday arrangements.
- Google attributes
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot.
Asim Ali
A Surrey team with several financing routes
Asim Ali leads a Surrey mortgage team at the Centre of Newton. Its services include first-home purchases as well as self-employed, private and more complex financing. The website provides a first-buyer guide, calculators and application resources. Local reviews often name individual team members and describe patient explanations, prompt updates and support with a first purchase.
A useful question: Ask which licensed adviser will handle your file, how the team will manage a short financing deadline, and what records are needed for your particular income situation.
7327 137 Street #311, Surrey, BC V3W 1A4
Google 4.8 / 5 · 307 reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
Reviews
Customer reviews
Google review profile · 4.8/5 from 307 reviews · checked 1 November 2026.
Five examples selected for useful detail. These paraphrases cover different dates, advisers and file types; read the wider profiles when comparing a team. Relative ages reflect the original 26–30 October review readings. Individual review links were checked again on 1 November.
- Jyoti Chouhan · Google · a month ago · 5/5
Answers repeated first-buyer questions patiently.
- Chicken Patty · Google · a year ago · 5/5
Explains the buying process so a nervous first buyer can follow it.
- Maricar Tangonan · Google · a year ago · 5/5
Helps a first buyer work through application and credit-report questions.
- Shefali · Rate-My-Agent · Aug 2026 · 5/5
Describes regular updates and accessible team support for a Guildford condo transaction.
- Khushi · Rate-My-Agent · Aug 2026 · 5/5
Describes a Surrey condo transaction completed despite concerns about timing.
Pricing
Pricing and mortgage costs
Ask the Surrey team for a written comparison of the proposed mortgage options, including broker compensation, lender fees and the separate costs of completing the purchase.
Compare the interest rate, term and amortization alongside prepayment privileges, early-exit penalties and conditions. Ask which charges you pay, when they are due, and what happens if the mortgage does not fund.
Footprint
Digital footprint and business details
- Google address
- 7327 137 Street #311, Surrey, BC V3W 1A4
- Phone
- 604-591-3590
- clientcare@asimali.ca
- Licence record
- Asim Hassan Ali · DLC A.I.M.I. Collective Mortgage Group; licensed when checked, expiry 2026-12-04.
- Service process
- A first-buyer guide, online application and team support for purchases, self-employed borrowers and alternative financing.
- Google hours
- Mon–Fri 7 am–9 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9 am–5 pm. Confirm appointment and holiday arrangements.
- Google attributes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance; Wheelchair-accessible parking lot; Wheelchair-accessible washroom; Onsite services; LGBTQ+ friendly; Transgender safe space; Appointment required; Free parking lot; Free street parking; On-site parking.
GLM Mortgage Group
Mortgage planning tools and ongoing advice
GLM Mortgage Group combines a Vancouver office with a team led by principal broker Geoff Lee. Buyers can use its mortgage calculator, credit resources and planning tools before discussing an application. The practice also handles renewals, refinancing and home-equity work, which may suit buyers who want a team they can return to after their first purchase.
A useful question: Ask which licensed team member will advise you, who will handle document requests, and when the property and financing conditions will be reviewed.
1001 West Broadway #164, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B1
Google 4.9 / 5 · 476 reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
Reviews
Customer reviews
Google review profile · 4.9/5 from 476 reviews · checked 1 November 2026.
Five examples selected for useful detail. These paraphrases cover different dates, advisers and file types; read the wider profiles when comparing a team. Relative ages reflect the original 26–30 October review readings. Individual review links were checked again on 1 November.
- Dallas Fisher · Google · 3 years ago · 5/5
Explains risks and benefits without pressure; this is a long-term renewal client.
- Manuel Joao Caldeira Correia Lopes · Google · 3 years ago · 5/5
Responds promptly and helps move a purchase through financing subjects.
- Garrett Figura · Google · 3 years ago · 5/5
Answers questions throughout a home purchase.
- Brandon Jackson · Google · a year ago · 5/5
Gives advice without a sales-pressure feeling.
- Karen Thomson-Jackson · Google · a year ago · 5/5
Provides advice to a returning mortgage-renewal client.
Pricing
Pricing and mortgage costs
GLM offers a free consultation. Ask which services are lender-compensated and whether any broker or lender fee would apply to the proposed solution.
Compare the interest rate, term and amortization alongside prepayment privileges, early-exit penalties and conditions. Ask which charges you pay, when they are due, and what happens if the mortgage does not fund.
Footprint
Digital footprint and business details
- Google address
- 1001 West Broadway #164, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B1
- Phone
- 604-259-1486
- geoff@glmmortgage.com
- Licence record
- Geoffrey Keith Lee · GLM Mortgage Group – Dominion Lending Centres – A Better Way; licensed when checked, expiry 2027-06-03.
- Service process
- Online application, a consultation and supporting planning resources; the team includes underwriting, administration and client-experience roles.
- Google hours
- Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed. Confirm appointment and holiday arrangements.
- Google attributes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance; Online appointments; Onsite services.
LoanBox
A Surrey contact with broad lending options
LoanBox is led by Ajit Hundal and lists a client office in South Surrey. Its services cover first-home purchases, pre-approval and a range of alternative lending needs. The company describes a business established in 2003; client accounts highlight explaining options, maintaining communication and helping with the paperwork involved in changing or arranging a mortgage.
A useful question: Ask which lenders suit your income and down payment, what approved-credit conditions apply to the quoted service cost, and who will coordinate outstanding paperwork.
15388 24 Avenue, Unit 202, Surrey, BC V4A 2J2
Google 5 / 5 · 78 reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
Reviews
Customer reviews
Google review profile · 5/5 from 78 reviews · checked 1 November 2026.
Five examples selected for useful detail. These paraphrases cover different dates, advisers and file types; read the wider profiles when comparing a team. Relative ages reflect the original 26–30 October review readings. Individual review links were checked again on 1 November.
- Jen Oke · Google · 7 years ago · 5/5
Explores several options and helps coordinate mortgage and legal timing.
- Mark Johnson · Google · 5 years ago · 5/5
Responds professionally when timing is unsuitable, then follows up later.
- Arne Mitchell · Google · 4 years ago · 5/5
Explains lender choices and communicates succinctly.
- Michelle Jansen · Google · 8 years ago · 5/5
Explores available options and communicates promptly over repeat work.
- Monet Howard · Google · 4 years ago · 5/5
Offers multiple refinance options with detailed, accessible support.
Pricing
Pricing and mortgage costs
LoanBox says its service is free 99% of the time, on approved credit. That is a qualified statement: request a written quote for your application, including any lender and third-party charges.
Compare the interest rate, term and amortization alongside prepayment privileges, early-exit penalties and conditions. Ask which charges you pay, when they are due, and what happens if the mortgage does not fund.
Footprint
Digital footprint and business details
- Google address
- 15388 24 Avenue, Unit 202, Surrey, BC V4A 2J2
- Phone
- 604-614-6899
- ajit@loanbox.ca
- Licence record
- Ajitpal Singh Hundal · Mortgage Architects – A Better Way; licensed when checked, expiry 2027-07-06.
- Service process
- First-buyer guidance, pre-approval and online application, with published service pages for self-employed and newcomer borrowers as well as private lending.
- Google hours
- Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm; Saturday 9 am–5 pm; Sunday closed. Confirm appointment and holiday arrangements.
- Google attributes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance; Wheelchair-accessible parking lot.
Pinsky Mortgages
Comparing lender bids and mortgage flexibility
Pinsky Mortgages is a Vancouver team with a documented home-buying process and a stated approach of seeking at least three lender bids. Its comparison goes beyond the advertised rate to prepayment privileges, penalties and flexibility. First-buyer reviews describe help organizing documents, understanding the next step and keeping a purchase moving towards its completion date.
A useful question: Ask for the written lender bids, with the rate, penalty method, prepayment privileges and outstanding conditions shown on the same basis.
2608 Granville Street #550, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V3
Google 5 / 5 · 636 reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
Reviews
Customer reviews
Google review profile · 5/5 from 636 reviews · checked 1 November 2026.
Five examples selected for useful detail. These paraphrases cover different dates, advisers and file types; read the wider profiles when comparing a team. Relative ages reflect the original 26–30 October review readings. Individual review links were checked again on 1 November.
- Kris Cu · Google · 7 months ago · 5/5
Sets out next steps and communicates as unexpected issues arise.
- Nicole D'Souza · Google · 11 months ago · 5/5
Organizes documents and keeps a tight purchase deadline in view.
- Chris Lam · Google · a year ago · 5/5
Offers flexible meetings and explains the process to new buyers.
- Josh Lomax · Google · 2 years ago · 5/5
Keeps the purchase timetable and mortgage choice clear.
- Marzena Gray · Google · 4 years ago · 5/5
Stays available through difficult questions and purchase complications.
Pricing
Pricing and mortgage costs
Pinsky advertises a free consultation. Confirm the compensation arrangement and any borrower-paid fees for your particular file before proceeding.
Compare the interest rate, term and amortization alongside prepayment privileges, early-exit penalties and conditions. Ask which charges you pay, when they are due, and what happens if the mortgage does not fund.
Footprint
Digital footprint and business details
- Google address
- 2608 Granville Street #550, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V3
- Phone
- 778-990-8950
- eitan@pinskymortgages.ca
- Licence record
- Eitan Geoffrey Pinsky · Pinsky Mortgages – DLC A Better Way; licensed when checked, expiry 2027-04-28.
- Service process
- The published process covers pre-approval, lender options, the purchase agreement, appraisal where required and closing.
- Google hours
- Mon–Fri 9 am–7 pm; Saturday 10 am–5 pm; Sunday closed. Confirm appointment and holiday arrangements.
- Google attributes
- Wheelchair accessible seating; Wheelchair-accessible entrance; Wheelchair-accessible parking lot; Wheelchair-accessible washroom; Online appointments; Onsite services; LGBTQ+ friendly; Transgender safe space; Has changing table(s); Nursing room.
Syndicate Lending Corporation
Residential advice alongside complex financing
Syndicate Lending has offices in Vancouver and White Rock and a practice spanning residential, commercial and private financing. Its residential service includes first-time buyers, pre-approval and purchase financing. That broader product range can be relevant when a purchase does not fit a straightforward bank application; ask the team to compare total costs and conditions across the options it presents.
A useful question: Ask whether the proposed mortgage is conventional, alternative or private, and compare its full fees, term, renewal conditions and plan for the end of the term.
876 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3C3
Google 4.9 / 5 · 75 reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
Reviews
Customer reviews
Google review profile · 4.9/5 from 75 reviews · checked 1 November 2026.
Five examples selected for useful detail. These paraphrases cover different dates, advisers and file types; read the wider profiles when comparing a team. Relative ages reflect the original 26–30 October review readings. Individual review links were checked again on 1 November.
- Joshua Hertzman · Google · 6 years ago · 5/5
Helps finance a first apartment with a line of credit and clear communication.
- Paddy · Google · 3 years ago · 5/5
Provides a smooth mortgage process and responsive support.
- Ryan Singh · Google · 7 years ago · 5/5
Explains the client’s financial position in an approachable way.
- Kastir Kakakhel · Google · 7 years ago · 5/5
Assists with both a mortgage and a line of credit.
- Anup Loodu · Google · 8 years ago · 5/5
Delivers financing for repeat development projects; this is commercial experience.
Pricing
Pricing and mortgage costs
Contact the residential team for a written proposal. Confirm the broker fee, lender fee, valuation and legal costs for each option, especially when comparing conventional and private financing.
Compare the interest rate, term and amortization alongside prepayment privileges, early-exit penalties and conditions. Ask which charges you pay, when they are due, and what happens if the mortgage does not fund.
Footprint
Digital footprint and business details
- Google address
- 876 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3C3
- Phone
- 604-829-7007
- hello@syndicatelending.com
- Licence record
- Inam Ahmed Ali Qureshi · Syndicate Lending Corporation; licensed when checked, expiry 2027-10-07.
- Service process
- An online application and residential-financing service covering pre-approval, purchase, alternative and private financing; a separate White Rock office is listed.
- Google hours
- Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed. Confirm appointment and holiday arrangements.
- Google attributes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance; Wheelchair-accessible parking lot; Online appointments; Onsite services; Appointment required.
True North Mortgage
A retail appointment plus online tools
True North Mortgage offers a storefront at Metropolis at Metrotown alongside phone and online service. Its first-buyer resources include an affordability calculator, closing-cost tools and a buyer guide. The company describes its brokers as salaried and also operates an in-house lender, THINK Financial, so ask how each recommended product compares with other available lenders.
A useful question: Ask how the recommended product compares with the other lenders available to the broker, including THINK Financial, and which conditions apply to any special rate.
4700 Kingsway #1143, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
Google 4.9 / 5 · 958 reviews · checked 1 Nov 2026
Reviews
Customer reviews
Google review profile · 4.9/5 from 958 reviews · checked 1 November 2026.
Five examples selected for useful detail. These paraphrases cover different dates, advisers and file types; read the wider profiles when comparing a team. Relative ages reflect the original 26–30 October review readings. Individual review links were checked again on 1 November.
- Connor Large · Google · 3 months ago · 5/5
Provides clear guidance across a first-home purchase.
- Wendy Neill · Google · 8 months ago · 5/5
Answers first-buyer questions patiently and promptly.
- Matthias L · Google · a year ago · 5/5
Responds outside ordinary hours during a first purchase.
- Joshua Froese · Google · 5 years ago · 5/5
Explains the mortgage process to a first-time buyer comparing their bank.
- Ronald leung · Google · 2 years ago · 5/5
Helps a new buyer navigate the application after speaking with several banks.
Pricing
Pricing and mortgage costs
True North advertises no-cost, no-obligation broker support. A mortgage can still involve lender, legal, appraisal, insurance and other transaction costs; request the full written breakdown.
Compare the interest rate, term and amortization alongside prepayment privileges, early-exit penalties and conditions. Ask which charges you pay, when they are due, and what happens if the mortgage does not fund.
Footprint
Digital footprint and business details
- Google address
- 4700 Kingsway #1143, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
- Phone
- 778-654-7931
- Licence record
- True North Mortgage Inc. · Jamie Douglas Slusarchuk; licensed when checked, expiry 2027-01-10.
- Service process
- A Burnaby store, online application, call-back booking, buyer guide and calculators. The store lists English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese service.
- Google hours
- Mon–Fri 9 am–5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am–5 pm; Sunday 10 am–6 pm. Confirm appointment and holiday arrangements.
- Google attributes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance; Wheelchair-accessible parking lot; Online appointments; Onsite services.