BRITISH COLUMBIA

Join a mortgage brokerage in Richmond

Richmond has the highest immigrant population share in Metro Vancouver, which changes the shape of almost every file.

A.I.M.I. Collective Mortgage Group is licensed by BCFSA across British Columbia and works with brokers in Richmond. Richmond has the highest immigrant population share in Metro Vancouver, which changes the shape of almost every file.

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

Richmond in numbers

Local board

Greater Vancouver REALTORS

Prices

Benchmark composite, August 2026: $1,025,100, down 7.3% year over year. One of the few Metro Vancouver municipalities GVR reports as a single figure.

The highest newcomer concentration in the region

60.3% of Richmond residents are immigrants, per the City of Richmond citing the 2021 Census, and Richmond takes the fourth largest recent immigrant intake of Metro Vancouver's 17 municipalities.

Population

209,937 (2021 Census)

What changes when you join from Richmond

  • 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. The Mortgage Services Act replaces the Mortgage Brokers Act on 13 October 2026, and current registrants must complete BCFSA's mandatory transition education by 22 September 2026 to carry their registration into a licence. Current as of 3 September 2026.

Common questions

What licence do I need to work as a mortgage broker in Richmond?
BCFSA licenses mortgage brokering in British Columbia. We sponsor 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.
Do you have lenders who handle newcomer and non resident income?
Yes. Our brokers submit directly to 100+ lenders including B and alternative lenders that assess newcomer, foreign income and limited credit history files.

Thinking about a move in Richmond?

A discovery call is a conversation about your book, your pipeline and what the numbers would look like. No obligation either way.

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