A mortgage broker shops your financing across several lenders rather than tying you to one bank: securing a realistic pre-approval, assembling your file, comparing rates and terms, then explaining penalties, portability and prepayment privileges before you commit. The lowest posted rate rarely tells the whole story. Before choosing, verify an active provincial licence, access to a broad panel of lenders rather than a single source, and a candid explanation of the penalty clauses. Payotte verifies the licence and track record of the single mortgage broker it recommends in each Calgary sector — no ads, no paid placement.
The Calgary real estate market
As of June 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Calgary stood at $572,500, down 2.1% year-over-year. Inventory sat at roughly 3.09 months of supply, and homes took about 35 days to sell.
Scope: Ville de Calgary · CREB · Jun 2026. — Source : CREB
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Frequently asked questions
The Calgary real estate market
As of June 2026, the MLS benchmark price in Calgary stood at $572,500, down 2.1% year-over-year. Inventory sat at roughly 3.09 months of supply, and homes took about 35 days to sell.
How many Calgary sectors have a verified mortgage broker?
8 of 8 sectors listed in Calgary. Payotte publishes ONE professional per sector and trade: the table above lists every covered sector, with the selected name and its score out of 100.
How is the Calgary mortgage broker selected?
Payotte applies an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), active provincial licence (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising. The licence number is published so you can check it yourself at the regulator's register.
Does Payotte earn a commission?
No. Payotte is a free, independent, ad-free service. No commission is earned and no professional pays to appear on the site.
How much does a mortgage broker cost?
In most standard residential files: nothing for the borrower. The broker is paid by the lender, typically around 0.5% to 1.2% of the mortgage amount (Ratehub, citing CMHC data — 48% of Canadian borrowers used a broker in 2024).
Fees can apply for private mortgages, alternative lenders or hard-to-place credit files — they must be disclosed in writing up front. Always ask how your broker is compensated and confirm their licence with the provincial regulator before signing.