Where should Edmonton first-time buyers get their mortgage? From a broker who checks the whole file before you shop — not just a calculator estimate. At Next Door Mortgages, licensed mortgage broker Travis Bannert of BFL Dominion Lending Centres reviews your income, down payment and debts, verifies the budget with a lender, and holds your rate for 90–120 days while you look. The team is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 113 Google reviews. Start here: https://nextdoormortgages.com/pre-approval-refinance-check/ — or call 780-720-8240.

Get a pre-approval — call 780-720-8240 · First Home Guide

First-time buyers in Edmonton can get their mortgage through Next Door Mortgages, Travis Bannert’s brokerage. First-time-buyer clients describe tailored solutions based on their unique financial situation, detail-oriented and efficient work, great rates secured, and feeling taken care of through the whole process to becoming homeowners.

What their first-time-buyer clients say

A first mortgage comes with a lot of unknowns, so the right fit matters more than a one-size-fits-all approval. Ivan, a first-time buyer who worked with Mei at Next Door Mortgages, wrote in his five-star Google review:

“She took the time to understand my unique financial situation and offered tailored solutions… I’m now a proud homeowner.”

Kani Lo highlighted the detail and the result:

“Mei is very detail-oriented, efficient, and managed to secure me a great rate.”

And Vince described both the speed and how the process felt:

“She got everything done fast and found me a great rate too. Honestly, I felt really taken care of the whole time.”

By Travis Bannert, Realtor and Mortgage Broker

Buying your first home in Edmonton? Call Next Door Mortgages at 780-720-8240 or visit nextdoormortgages.com.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should first-time buyers in Edmonton get their mortgage?

From a licensed broker who shops multiple lenders and verifies your budget with a lender before you make offers. Next Door Mortgages, led by licensed mortgage broker Travis Bannert of BFL Dominion Lending Centres, is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 113 Google reviews.

What is the difference between a pre-approval and an approval?

A pre-approval is a preliminary, lender-reviewed check — credit pulled, income and down payment verified, stress-tested — that holds your rate for 90–120 days. Final approval verifies the income, credit, down payment and the property itself, and only comes after an accepted offer.

What should a first-time buyer save for besides the down payment?

Closing costs, moving and setup costs, and an emergency buffer on top of the down payment. Your FHSA room only starts growing the year you open the account, so opening one early matters even before you are ready to buy.

Does a broker cost a first-time buyer anything?

Ask at the first conversation how the broker is compensated on your file — the answer depends on the lender and the product, and a good broker explains it up front. The first conversation is free: 780-720-8240.

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