Mortgage broker course
Mortgage Brokerage in British Columbia Course
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A licensing course teaching mortgage financing, loan underwriting math, and provincial lending regulations.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- General high school graduation (BC Dogwood Diploma) or equivalent mature student status.
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit
- English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR) satisfied
- Suitable character check under the BC Mortgage Brokers Act
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Enrol online with the UBC Sauder School of Business Real Estate Division
- Open enrolment year-round with flexible start dates
- Pay tuition fee of $1,150 to $1,450 CAD
Step 5 of 8
Mortgage broker course
⏱ 2–4 months- Self-paced distance education course with 20 graded assignments
- Mortgage Brokers Act and regulatory framework governing mortgage origination
- Residential and commercial underwriting, debt service ratios, and credit report analysis
- Fixed and variable interest rate calculation, penalties, and loan structuring
- Mortgage broker ethics, conflict of interest disclosures, and consumer protection laws
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- UBC Sauder School of Business (Real Estate Division) — 2–4 months (About $1,500 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- BC Mortgage Brokerage Licensing Examination (3 hours, 70% passing mark)
- Registration as a Sub-Mortgage Broker with the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA)
Step 8 of 8
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.