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Before you shop homes

Get pre-approved — and a better rate.

A mortgage broker shops many lenders to find you a better rate — usually at no cost to you (the lender pays them). Compare vetted brokers near you, get pre-approved, and make offers with confidence.

$0 to you — lender paysVetted brokersFree to compare
Reviewing mortgage options at home
3 broker options
Broker A · 4.9★40+ lenders
Broker B · first-timerate-held 120 days
Broker C · refinancesame-day pre-approval
$0 to you
$0
Broker cost to you — the lender pays them
40+
Lenders a broker can shop vs one bank
Thousands
A better rate can save over the term
Days
To a pre-approval that strengthens your offer

How it works

Shop lenders the smart way — through one broker who does it for you.

1

Tell us your goal

Buying, refinancing or renewing, and your timeline. Quick and private.

2

Compare vetted brokers

See brokers who shop many lenders, with reviews and specialties side by side.

3

Get pre-approved

Lock a rate hold and shop homes knowing exactly what you can afford.

Why use a broker (not just your bank)

Your bank offers one set of rates. A broker shops dozens — and it's free to you.

Free to you

Brokers are paid by the lender, not you. You get their shopping power at no cost.

Many lenders, one application

A broker compares 40+ lenders — banks, credit unions and monolines — to find a rate and terms a single bank can't match.

A stronger offer

A real pre-approval with a rate hold makes your offer more credible to sellers and avoids financing surprises.

Options for your situation

First-time buyer, self-employed, new to Canada, refinancing — brokers find lenders that fit, not a one-size box.

Timed to your move

Get pre-approved before you shop, then line up inspection, lawyer and movers in the same app.

Licensed & regulated

Mortgage agents and brokers are licensed (FSRA in Ontario) — compare credentials and reviews before you choose.

Illustrative figures; rates, savings and lender options vary by borrower and market. Genie connects you with independent, licensed brokers and does not provide financial advice.

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Mortgage brokers — FAQ

Does a mortgage broker cost me anything?

Usually nothing — on standard residential deals the lender pays the broker. You get their lender-shopping power for free.

Broker vs bank — what's the difference?

A bank offers only its own products. A broker shops many lenders at once to find you a better rate and terms, with one application.

Why get pre-approved first?

A pre-approval tells you what you can afford, holds a rate while you shop, and makes your offers stronger to sellers.

Is it free to compare brokers on Genie?

Yes — free and no obligation. You choose who to work with.

Shop smart — get pre-approved

Compare vetted brokers who shop many lenders — free, and no cost to you.

Get pre-approved