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Join a mortgage brokerage in Vancouver

Vancouver is the most competitive brokerage market in the country, and the most apartment weighted.

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

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

A.I.M.I. Collective Mortgage Group is licensed by BCFSA across British Columbia and works with brokers in Vancouver. Vancouver is the most competitive brokerage market in the country, and the most apartment weighted.

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

Vancouver in numbers

Local board

Greater Vancouver REALTORS

Prices

Benchmark, August 2026: Vancouver East $1,111,700, down 6.7% year over year. Vancouver West $1,222,000, down 4.4%. GVR publishes no single city wide figure.

An apartment led market

In August 2026, 225 of the 349 sales in Vancouver West were apartments. Brokers here carry a condo heavy file mix, which means strata documents, rental restrictions and lender condo exposure limits come up constantly.

Population

662,248 (2021 Census)

What a broker's book looks like in Vancouver

Vancouver detached prices sit well above the $1.5 million ceiling for insured mortgages, so most detached purchases are conventional, with 20 percent down or more. That makes down payment sources, gifts from family and co borrowers a part of nearly every conversation.

The condo side has its own demands. Strata documents, rental restrictions, building age and each lender's exposure limits decide which lenders will even look at a unit, and presale buyers completing into lower values need a plan for the gap.

Where the files come from

  • Conventional purchases with family gifted down payments
  • Condo purchases where the building decides the lender
  • Presale completions with appraisal gaps
  • High net worth and self employed clients with complex income

What changes when you join from Vancouver

  • 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 Vancouver?
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.
Does A.I.M.I. Collective have a Vancouver office?
No. Our BC office is in Surrey and we are licensed by BCFSA across the province, so Vancouver brokers work with us remotely and come into Surrey for events and training.
Does A.I.M.I. Collective have brokers working in Vancouver?
Yes. Our head office is in Surrey, a short drive away, and Vancouver brokers work from their own offices with full access to our lenders, Deal Desk and weekly training.

Further reading

Thinking about a move in Vancouver?

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In British Columbia

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Mortgage brokerage in British Columbia

Licensing, lender access and how A.I.M.I. Collective supports brokers across the province.

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Guides for brokers in British Columbia

How to check a mortgage broker or agent licence in Ontario, BC and Alberta

Look up any mortgage agent or broker licence in Ontario, BC or Alberta. Direct links to each free regulator search and what to check before you sign.

Mortgage broker courses compared: BC, Alberta and Ontario

The mortgage broker course in BC, Alberta and Ontario side by side: cost, hours, exams, the step after the course and whether a licence transfers.

Mortgage broker course in BC: how it works in 2026

The BC mortgage broker course in 2026: UBC Sauder's Mortgage Services Licensing Course, $1,500 plus exam, 20 assignments, one exam, then BCFSA licensing.

How to become a mortgage broker in BC

Step by step to a BC mortgage broker licence under the Mortgage Services Act: the UBC Sauder course, the exam, sponsorship and the one year apply window.