McKay Wood is Payotte's verified mortgage broker for North Vancouver, Vancouver, as of June 4, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — BCFSA licence no. 501337, active and verified on the public register, 11 years of experience (since 2015), 5/5 across 323 Google reviews. Payotte score: 86/100. Data verified on June 4, 2026 (BCFSA register and Google reviews).
Verified June 4, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 34/35 | |
| Experience | 22/30 | |
| Licence | 15/15 | |
| Local presence | 10/15 | |
| Bonus | 5/5 |
BCFSA
N° 501337
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Specialty : First-time buyers, reverse mortgages & non-conforming lending — North Vancouver
Local presence : north-vancouver
Why this reference : McKay Wood (MortgagePal) is a BCFSA-licensed mortgage planner active since 2015, rated 5.0★ across 323 Google reviews — the strongest review volume in North Vancouver. He specializes in first-time buyers, reverse mortgages and non-conforming lending, and is known publicly as the 'Mortgage Monk'.
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- BCFSA licence — confirmed on the public register ↗
- 5★ rating, 323 reviews — Google (public)
- Data captured on June 4, 2026 · Our methodology
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best mortgage broker in North Vancouver in 2026?
McKay Wood is Payotte's verified mortgage broker for North Vancouver, Vancouver, as of June 4, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — BCFSA licence no. 501337, active and verified on the public register, 11 years of experience (since 2015), 5/5 across 323 Google reviews. Payotte score: 86/100. Data verified on June 4, 2026 (BCFSA register and Google reviews).
What is the North Vancouver real estate market like in 2026?
Metro Vancouver held 16,236 active listings at the end of April 2026, about 38% above the ten-year seasonal average and up nearly 10% month-over-month, giving North Vancouver buyers across both the City and District unusual choice. (Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS (REBGV), Metro Vancouver MLS statistics, April 2026 (released May 2026); active-listing figures are Metro-wide. https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-watch/monthly-market-report/april-2026.html)
How was the best mortgage broker in North Vancouver selected?
Payotte uses 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.
Is the information on this expert up to date?
Data is captured on the date shown. The licence is assumed active at production time and verified before publication. If in doubt, check with the regulatory body (BCFSA).
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