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Join a mortgage brokerage in Burnaby

Burnaby prices fell faster than most of Metro Vancouver over the past year, and the sales mix is overwhelmingly strata.

Official sources: BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), Greater Vancouver REALTORS, Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population

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A.I.M.I. Collective Mortgage Group is licensed by BCFSA across British Columbia and works with brokers in Burnaby. Burnaby prices fell faster than most of Metro Vancouver over the past year, and the sales mix is overwhelmingly strata.

If you are looking at mortgage broker jobs in Burnaby, weighing up becoming a mortgage broker in Burnaby, or thinking about switching brokerages, this page covers what the local market looks like and what changes when you move.

Burnaby in numbers

Local board

Greater Vancouver REALTORS

Prices

Benchmark, August 2026: Burnaby North $883,700, down 7.8%. Burnaby South $974,800, down 6.9%. Burnaby East $985,700, down 10.2%.

Condo weighted, sharply

In August 2026, 170 of 239 sales in Burnaby South were apartments, about 71%. Burnaby North ran 171 of 272. A broker building a book here is largely writing strata files.

Population

249,125 (2021 Census)

What a broker's book looks like in Burnaby

Burnaby is a strata market first. Most sales around Metrotown, Brentwood and Lougheed are apartments, so a Burnaby broker spends a lot of time on strata minutes, depreciation reports, rental restrictions and each lender's appetite for condo exposure in a given building.

Falling benchmarks add a second layer. Buyers who signed presale contracts at higher prices are now completing into lower appraisals, and bridging that gap takes careful lender selection, larger down payments or a structured second position.

Where the files come from

  • Condo purchases and upsizing within the strata market
  • Presale completions where the appraisal comes in under the contract price
  • Investor purchases that depend on rental income and building rental bylaws
  • Renewals from buyers who bought near the 2022 peak

What changes when you join from Burnaby

  • Direct submission to 100+ A, B, private and alternative lenders under Dominion Lending Centres
  • Top tier lender status on every file from day one, with a split that reflects your volume
  • Deal Desk underwriting support on commercial, B and alternative files in exchange for a commission split
  • Compliance, payroll and deal processing handled, plus a broker portal built for the work
  • Weekly lender training, one on one mentorship and private lending matchmaking events

Licensing in British Columbia

BCFSA regulates mortgage brokering in British Columbia. From 13 October 2026 the Mortgage Services Act replaces the Mortgage Brokers Act, moving BC from registration to licensing with principal brokers accountable for their brokerages. The transition education deadline for existing registrants was 22 September 2026. Current as of 24 September 2026.

Common questions

What licence do I need to work as a mortgage broker in Burnaby?
BCFSA licenses mortgage brokering in British Columbia. We onboard licensed agents and brokers; we do not put unlicensed applicants through initial licensing.
Do I keep my own clients and my own brand?
Yes. Your book is yours and you keep your personal brand and website. We add co branded marketing systems, video production support and campaign templates on top.
Can I write files across Metro Vancouver from Burnaby?
Yes. A BCFSA licence covers the whole province, so there is nothing restricting you to one municipality.
What happens when a Burnaby presale appraises below the purchase price?
The lender lends on the lower value, so the buyer has to cover the gap. Options include a larger down payment, a lender with a different appraisal approach, or a short term second mortgage. The earlier the file reaches the Deal Desk, the more options there are.

Further reading

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