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Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced buyer with excellent credit, we can help.
Peter has access to the very best products and rates available across Canada.
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Our Interactive Mortgage Calculators will allow you to explore your Mortgage options to make the right home financing decision.
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Applying for a mortgage couldn’t be easier. Just complete our secure application and we will be in touch shortly.
APPLY HEREMy Mortgage Toolbox
Download our personalized mortgage app and get pre-qualified in under 60 seconds! Calculate your total cost of owning a home, estimate the minimum down payment you need, stress test your mortgage, and more!
LEARN MOREYour bank can only offer you what’s on its own shelf. As an independent mortgage broker, I shop your mortgage across Canada’s major banks, credit unions, trust companies and alternative lenders, so you see the full market before you sign anything, not just one lender’s best guess.
I’m Peter Carstensen, and I work with clients across Vancouver Island and beyond from my home base in the Cowichan Valley. You won’t be handed off to a call centre or a junior associate. I’ll be there from your first question to the day your mortgage funds, and I’ll still be there at renewal. My job is to find the right fit for your situation, explain your options in plain language, and make the process feel manageable.
Buying your first home, moving up, refinancing, renewing, buying acreage, self-employed, or carrying a file the bank said no to: I’ve seen it, and I’d like to help.
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Hard working dedicated team, great knowledge, expertise and professionalism. Highly recommend and will return in the future.
Donald
Peter went above and beyond to help us with getting our mortgage figured out. Even after everything was done, he was still willing to answer my questions and contact financial institutions for me. Thank you so much for all your help!
Merentia
We relied on Peter’s advice and guidance which proved to be totally accurate. We have already recommended him to friends and family when they require mortgage and financial advice.
Peter & Joan W.
Bayside Mortgage is fantastic! Peter has worked with us on 4 of our mortgages, in two different provinces, Alberta and Manitoba. He is patient and dedicated to providing the best service he can his clients. I highly recommend him to everyone.
Crystal and Nathan
Peter made the mortgage refinance process so simple. He explained the pros/cons of a HELOC so we could make an informed choice. I found the service to be far more transparent than with our current bank. We appreciate that you give all the information from the get go rather than waiting until signing. Thanks so much for your all help!
Jeff M.