Why Choose a LIcensed Mortgage Broker?
Why Choose a Broker
For many Canadians, the purchase of a home is likely the biggest financial investment decision they will make in their lifetime. To help realize the dream of homeownership, you'll want to work with a professional mortgage broker who will offer sound, professional advice and provide a mortgage solution that matches your needs and circumstances.
It is the job of a professional mortgage broker to stay ahead of the game, learning about the array of products available that best suit their clients’ needs. Generally, the broker is paid a referral fee by the lender, not by their client. Lending institutions will usually provide their best interest rates to the broker ensuring that, as the homebuyer, you don’t have to negotiate to get the best rate.
By assessing your needs, a broker will carefully weigh important decisions, such as lump sum payments and fixed versus variable rates, before they are made. A broker will also guide you through the process of completing and submitting mortgage applications and supporting documentation required by the lender. If the terminology seems a little confusing, your broker is there to explain important information and conditions set out by the lender as well as any steps required to close the mortgage transaction.
A few things to note about mortgage brokers:
- Mortgage brokers are professionals and many are licensed by the province within which they work. They must maintain a high level of professionalism and keep up with all of the offerings and developments within the industry.
- Mortgage brokers should have an established place of business. They have chosen mortgage brokerage as their career and demonstrate their long-term commitment to the industry. In this regard, they are no different than insurance brokers.
- In order to best meet a consumer’s needs, mortgage brokers have a wide array of products from which to choose – mortgage banks, private sources, independent lenders, etc. And, a lender will deal with a broker only after a thorough selection process, checking references, interviewing and obtaining a copy of their broker licence.
- In addition to the above points, and for obvious reasons, be sure that you have a good interpersonal rapport with the broker you choose. It’s all about trust, credibility and ultimately the relationship.
In short, consumers choose a mortgage broker for four reasons: choice, advice, service and savings. By considering these factors, you’ll be able to make an informed decision, comfortably.
Source: http://mbsweblist.fsco.gov.on.ca/
Here is a list of Licensed Mortgage Brokers in Ontario as of February 15th, 2018
M-Link Mortgage Corporation operating as TDMP.Com
Licence #: 11217
Principal Broker: AITKEN, KIMBERLEY
Contact Information: First Canadian Place, 100 king St. West, Suite 5700 Toronto ON M5X1C7
Telephone: 416-
849-
1322 Status: Licensed
M.D. Financial Corporation
Licence #: 10714
Principal Broker: MAYER, BERNIE
Contact Information: 3089 Bathurst Street, Suite 312 Toronto ON M6A2A4
Telephone: 416-
782-
1136 Status: Licensed
Maitland-Carter Real Estate Inc.
Licence #: 10913
Principal Broker: Not Applicable
Contact Information: 195 Fairbank Avenue Toronto ON M6B3V2
Telephone: 416-
893-
7780 Status: Surrendered
Effective Date: October 25, 2021
Management Professionals Realty Limited
Licence #: 11840
Principal Broker: VAN WILLEGEN, DANIEL
Contact Information: 25 Whaley Drive Toronto ON M8W2N2
Telephone: 416-
657-
2117 Status: Licensed
Manhattan Mortgage Services Inc.
Licence #: 11291
Principal Broker: LECKY, MICHELLE
Contact Information: 200 Consumers Road, Suite 700 Toronto ON M2J4R4
Telephone: 416-
642-
5685 Status: Licensed
Marathon Mortgage Corp.
Licence #: 12188
Principal Broker: KENNEDY, HAROLD
Contact Information: 40 University Avenue, Suite 507 Toronto ON M5J1T1
Telephone: 416-
202-
6588 Status: Licensed
Matrex Financial Ltd.
Licence #: 11984
Principal Broker: VLASSOVA, IRINA
Contact Information: 305 - 50 Hillsboro Avenue Toronto ON M5R1S8
Telephone: 647-
705-
3377 Status: Licensed
Maximum Choice Mortgage Group Inc. operating as Dominion Lending Centres Maximum Choice Financial
Licence #: 11794
Principal Broker: PIERCE, JOHN
Contact Information: 1570 Kipling Avenue Toronto ON M9R2Y1
Telephone: 855-
341-
7283 Status: Revoked
Effective Date: November 15, 2021
Mayer Capital Inc. operating as Dominion Lending Centres The Mayer Group
Licence #: 12163
Principal Broker: LOPES, CELIA
Contact Information: 1 Whitehorse Road, Unit 25 Toronto ON M3J3G8
Telephone: 416-
829-
7272 Status: Licensed
MCAP Financial Corporation operating as RMG Mortgages
Licence #: 10600
Principal Broker: ALDRIDGE, MARK
Contact Information: 200 King Street West, Suite 400 Toronto ON M5H3T4
Telephone: 416-
598-
2665 Status: Licensed
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