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Join a mortgage brokerage in Surrey

Surrey is where A.I.M.I. Collective is headquartered, and where our lender matchmaking events are held.

Official sources: BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Surrey Local Immigration Partnership

Part of our British Columbia network. See the British Columbia overview.

A.I.M.I. Collective Mortgage Group is based in Surrey and licensed by BCFSA across British Columbia. Surrey is where A.I.M.I. Collective is headquartered, and where our lender matchmaking events are held.

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

Surrey in numbers

Local board

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

Prices

Benchmark, August 2026, Central Surrey: detached $1,322,800, townhouse $748,000, apartment $462,800. FVREB reports by sub area rather than a single city composite.

A newcomer heavy borrower base

45% of Surrey residents are immigrants, according to 2021 Census data published by the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership. That shapes everything from income documentation to first time buyer volume.

Population

568,322 (2021 Census); 703,531 (BC Stats, July 2025)

What a broker's book looks like in Surrey

Surrey is our home, and it is one of the busiest broker markets in the country. Newcomer purchases, large multigenerational homes with rental suites, and business owners in trades and transport make for a file mix that rewards brokers who can read more than a pay stub.

It is also where private and commercial lending meet residential. The Broker Collective, our private lending matchmaking forum, is held here, and Surrey brokers regularly place construction, commercial and private files alongside their residential book with our Deal Desk behind them.

Where the files come from

  • Newcomer and first time purchases
  • Multigenerational homes where suite income helps qualify
  • Self employed trades and transport owners
  • Construction, commercial and private files through the Deal Desk

What changes when you join from Surrey

  • 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 Surrey?
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.
Is the A.I.M.I. Collective office in Surrey?
Yes. Surrey is our head office and the home of The Broker Collective, our private lending matchmaking forum.
Where are A.I.M.I. Collective events held?
Our private lending matchmaking forum, The Broker Collective, and our in person training are held in Surrey. Brokers elsewhere in BC, Alberta and Ontario join weekly training online.

Further reading

Thinking about a move in Surrey?

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