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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.
GET IN TOUCHCalculators
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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My experience with Peter & his staff was amazing in handling my case. Moreover my mortgage situation (new business & multi property) is complex and it needs perseverance to make it happen. Peter is very professional and possesses thorough knowledge in what he does. I not only recommend the mortgage specialist Peter, but I guarantee once you have used his service you too will look no further. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Peter for assisting me with my situation. I would not have made it through if it wasn’t for him.
Raaj C.
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
It was my first time working with a mortgage broker and it was a wonderful experience. Peter went above and beyond to ensure that I received the best mortgage options and was extremely good at explaining all processes. Peter and his team had amazing customer service as well which made the process so much easier. I would definitely suggest Peter and his team to anyone looking for a mortgage broker!
Stacey
We’ve done several mortgages over the years with Peter at Bayside Mortgages. His expertise and level of service are second to none. Our Realtor actually commented that she’s never worked with a mortgage broker who was so engaged and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Darcia L.
Excellent service – it was a pleasure working with you.
Elsie