Free · No obligation · No credit impact to start

Get pre-approved for a mortgage in Alberta

Know exactly what you can afford before you start looking — and hold today’s rate for up to 120 days while you shop.

Secure & confidential

20+ lenders compared

Reply within 1 business day

Start your pre-approval

Takes about 3 minutes. A licensed Alberta broker will review it and come back to you with your options.

What to expect

What you’ll need for a pre-approval

Nothing is required to start — send the form and we’ll guide you. When we move to a full pre-approval, these are the documents lenders ask for.

Photo ID

A valid driver’s licence or passport for each applicant.

Proof of income

Recent pay stubs and a letter of employment, or two years of tax returns and financial statements if you’re self-employed.

Down payment source

Bank or investment statements showing where your down payment is coming from, plus a gift letter if family is helping.

Debts and obligations

Balances on any loans, lines of credit, credit cards or support payments.

Property details

If you’ve found a home, the listing and purchase agreement. If not, no problem — we pre-approve first.

Your permission

A single credit check, which we always ask for before running.

How it works

From request to rate hold

1

You submit the form

Takes 3 minutes. No credit check at this stage.

2

We review and call

A licensed broker confirms your details and answers your questions.

3

We shop 20+ lenders

We compare rates and criteria to find the best fit for your situation.

4

Pre-approval & rate hold

You get your budget in writing and today’s rate held for up to 120 days.

Common questions

Pre-approval questions, answered

Most pre-approvals are turned around within 24 hours of us receiving your documents. Getting your initial request reviewed and a broker on the phone usually happens the same business day.

Typically 90 to 120 days depending on the lender. That period also holds your rate, so if rates rise while you shop you keep the lower one.

No. It confirms what you can borrow based on verified income and credit, but final approval still depends on the specific property and an appraisal. It is the strongest position you can be in before making an offer.

Submitting this form does not. A full pre-approval involves one credit inquiry, which we ask permission for first. A single inquiry has a minor, short-lived effect — far less than applying at several banks separately.

No. For residential mortgages our brokerage is paid by the lender you choose, so our advice, pre-approval and service are free to you.

Yes. Banks apply rigid criteria, but alternative and private lenders assess these situations differently. Tell us your circumstances upfront and we will match you to lenders who work with them.

Information on this page is general and does not constitute financial advice. All mortgages are subject to approval (O.A.C.). Rates and lender criteria change without notice. MortgageLoanBrokers.ca is a licensed Alberta mortgage brokerage.