Alain G. Therrien

Mortgage Expert

Saskatchewan 
(306) 630 3951

British Columbia 
(250) 777 3954

Alain G. Therrien

Mortgage Expert

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(306) 631 3951

Kootenays (BC)

(250) 777 3954

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The right mortgage guided by real experience

No jargon, no corporate runaround, just honest guidance you can trust from a mortgage expert who's bought, financed, and owned property himself.

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Meet Your Broker

Mortgage Guidance for Your Unique Situation

I've spent years buying properties and rentals across Nelson, Trail and other parts of BC, and today I hold a portfolio of 8 properties in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the city where I was born and grew up. Splitting my time between Moose Jaw and Nelson, where my family and I now call home, I bring real, hands-on investment experience to every mortgage I help arrange, not just industry knowledge, but lessons learned from being on the other side of the table. I don't just talk about real estate, I live it.

 

Along the way, I've learned that whether you're buying your first home, refinancing, or investing in property, the right financing takes more than just finding an advertised rate. My own first mortgage taught me that early on: my wife and I were self-employed, and getting approved wasn't straightforward, which is part of why I understand these situations so well today. I'll help you understand your options, compare appropriate lenders, and move forward with a mortgage that fits your situation and long-term goals, with personal guidance from your first questions through closing.

Services

What Can I Help You With?

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Buying Your First Home?

Buying your first home comes with a lot of questions.

How much can you afford? How much do you need for a down payment? Should you get pre-approved? Which lender is right for you?

Get clear guidance so you know where you stand before making one of the biggest purchases of your life.

Learn About First-Time Home Buyer Mortgages →

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Looking to Refinance?

Your mortgage should continue to fit your financial situation as life changes.

Whether you're considering accessing home equity, consolidating debt, changing your mortgage terms or simply wondering whether better options are available, we'll help you understand the numbers before you make a decision.

Explore Mortgage Refinancing →

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Buying an Investment Property?

Financing a rental or investment property isn't always the same as financing your own home.

Get help navigating rental-income qualification, lender requirements and financing options so you can make an informed decision about your next property.

Explore Investment Property Financing →

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Purchase Plus Improvements

Found the Right Home, But It Needs Some Work?

The right home doesn’t always come move-in ready.

If you're buying a property that needs renovations or upgrades, Purchase Plus Improvements financing may allow you to include eligible renovation costs as part of your mortgage.

Get help understanding what may qualify and how to plan the financing before you buy.

Explore Purchase Plus Improvements →

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Self-Employed Mortgages

Self-Employed and Worried About Qualifying?

Running your own business can make a traditional mortgage application less straightforward.

Your income may look different on paper, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. We’ll help you understand the documentation lenders are looking for and explore mortgage solutions that fit your situation.

Explore Self-Employed Mortgages →

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Gifted Down Payments

Getting Help With Your Down Payment?

A financial gift from family can help make homeownership possible, but lenders have requirements around how that money is documented.

Get clear guidance on who can provide the gift, what paperwork you may need and how a gifted down payment fits into your mortgage application.

Learn About Gifted Down Payments →

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Commercial

Financing Your Next Business Move?

Running your own business can make a traditional mortgage application less straightforward.

Buying or refinancing a commercial property comes with different requirements than financing a home.

Whether you're purchasing a property for your business, expanding, refinancing or investing in commercial real estate, we'll help you understand your financing options and find a solution that fits your goals.

Explore Commercial Mortgages →

The Process

A Clearer Path to Your Mortgage

Tell Us Your Goals

Buying, refinancing, investing or simply trying to understand what's possible.

Review Your Situation

We'll look at the information that matters and identify realistic financing options.

Compare Your Options

Understand the differences between suitable mortgage and lender options.

Move Forward With Support

Get guidance through the application, approval and closing process.

Ready When You Are

Ready to Apply?

Your mortgage application depends on the province you're applying in. Choose your location below to begin the correct application.

Saskatchewan

Moose Jaw & Saskatchewan Mortgage Application

British Columbia

Kootenays & BC Mortgage Application