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We are a full-service mortgage brokerage assisting clients in Calgary and all over Alberta. With acc You can trust us to find solutions to complex situations.

We’re here to support you in achieving your financial targets, no matter how big or small. We want to create long-term relationships. You can count on us to provide ongoing support, advice and preparation for your next move or investment

06/08/2026

Your home has been building value for years. That value can actually work for you.

Many Calgary homeowners don't realize that their home equity can be used to fund renovations. Instead of taking out a high-interest personal loan or putting renovations on a line of credit, you may be able to access the equity you already have and roll those costs into your mortgage at a much lower rate.

Think about what that means practically. A new kitchen, a finished basement, updated windows. Projects that improve your day-to-day life and often increase your home's value at the same time.

The process involves refinancing or accessing a home equity product, and it starts with understanding how much equity you've built up. That number might surprise you.

If you've been putting off renovations because of the upfront cost, this is worth a conversation.

Reach out, and let's take a look at what your home equity could make possible. www.pstmortgages.com

📱 587-432-5000

06/06/2026

You walk into your bank, sit across from someone who pulls up your file, and they offer you a mortgage. It feels official. It feels like you got the best deal.

That person can only show you what their bank offers. One menu, one set of rates, one set of rules. They're not hiding anything from you; they just don't have access to anything else.

When you work with us, we pull from dozens of lenders to find the one that best fits you. Maybe you're self-employed and need flexibility. Maybe you want to make lump sum payments without penalty. Maybe you just want a better rate than what your bank quoted.

And the cost to you? Nothing. We get paid by the lender, not you.

Before you accept whatever your bank puts in front of you, send us a message. We'll show you what else is out there.

www.pstmortgages.com

06/02/2026

Most people carrying high-interest debt know something needs to change. What they are less sure about is what actually happens when they reach out to a mortgage broker about consolidating that debt. Here is exactly what the process looks like.

First, we have a conversation. No forms, no pressure. You share what you are carrying, whether that is credit cards, a car loan, or a line of credit, and we get a clear picture of your overall financial situation.

From there, we look at your home's current value and how much equity you have built up. That equity is often what makes consolidation possible.

If it makes sense to move forward, we will put together an application and shop it to lenders on your behalf. You are not going to four different banks. We do that work.

Once approved, the funds from your refinance are used to pay off the higher interest debts. You are left with one payment, at your mortgage rate, which is almost always lower than what you were paying before.

The whole process is more straightforward than most people expect. And for a lot of Calgary homeowners, it changes their monthly cash flow in a real way.

Before you assume it is not an option for you, let's talk.

05/28/2026

Self-employed Calgary homeowners carry a different kind of complexity when it comes to refinancing or debt consolidation. The options are still there. The path just looks a little different.

Here is the core issue. Most lenders want to see your income on paper in a way that traditional employment makes easy. When you run your own business, your tax return often shows a lower income than what you actually bring home. That is smart tax planning, but it can create friction with lenders who are looking at that number.

The good news is that there are lenders who specialize in self-employed borrowers. They look at your overall financial picture, your business history, your assets, and your track record, rather than just a single line on a tax form.

Generally speaking, two years of self-employment history helps significantly. Bank statements, contracts, or business financials can support your application in ways that a Notice of Assessment alone might not.

This is an area where having a broker in your corner genuinely matters. Getting connected to the right lender from the start saves time and avoids unnecessary credit hits from multiple applications.

Your mortgage should reflect your life today, not just how your income looks on paper.

Reach out and let's look at your options together. www.pstmortgages.com

05/12/2026

Be honest. How many payments are you managing every month right now?
Mortgage. Credit card. Maybe another credit card. Line of credit. Car loan. It adds up, and the interest on some of those is brutal.

A lot of Calgary homeowners don't realize they're sitting on a way out. If you've built equity in your home, you may be able to roll those higher-interest debts into your mortgage. One payment, one rate, often hundreds of dollars back in your pocket every month.

Getting started is honestly pretty simple. We will look at what you owe, what your home is worth right now, and what your current mortgage looks like. From there, we put real numbers in front of you, and you decide if it's worth doing.

No pressure to move forward.

If this sounds like something worth exploring, give us a shout.

www.pstmortgages.com

05/06/2026

Your renewal letter takes about 10 minutes to sign and send back. Shopping for a better rate takes a little more time than that, and it could save you thousands.

Most Calgary homeowners get their renewal form in the mail, assume it's the best they can do, and sign it without asking a single question.

Around 70% do exactly that.

The thing is, your lender is not required to offer you their best rate at renewal. They're offering you a convenient one.
We have the ability to work with multiple lenders across Canada. That means they can shop your renewal the same way you'd shop for anything else, by comparing options and finding the one that actually fits your situation today, not just the one that's easiest to process.

Your mortgage may have started in a different chapter of your life. Renewal is a real opportunity to make sure it still makes sense for where you are now.

Reach out before you sign anything. It costs nothing to find out what's available.

Call us at 587-432-5000.

05/02/2026

House hunting before getting pre-qualified is a bit like shopping without your wallet. You might find exactly what you want, only to discover you can't actually have it.

A pre-approval gives you a real number to work with before you fall in love with a place. You'll know which neighbourhoods fit your budget, what your monthly payments would actually look like, and how much breathing room you have.

In a Calgary market where things can move quickly, it also makes you a stronger buyer. Sellers take you more seriously, and you can act faster when the right place comes up.

Something people don't always think about is that a pre-approval is also a starting point for a real conversation about your finances. You might find out your credit is in better shape than you thought. You might discover programs available to you that you didn't know about.

Reach out to get started, and we'll walk you through it.

https://www.pstmortgages.com/

04/29/2026

The Bank of Canada held its rate at 2.25% today, which means prime rate stays at 4.45% for most lenders.

That might sound like nothing happened. But for Calgary homeowners, it is worth understanding what a hold actually means for you.

If you have a variable rate mortgage, your rate is tied directly to prime. No change today means no change to your payment.

The bigger story today is inflation. It climbed back up to 2.4% in March, mostly tied to rising global energy prices. The Bank is watching carefully before making any moves.

A period of stable rates is actually one of the better times to look at your overall financial picture. If you are carrying high interest debt alongside your mortgage, refinancing to consolidate that debt into one lower payment is something many Calgary homeowners are not aware they can do.

Your mortgage can do more than just cover your home. In the right situation, it can help simplify your finances and reduce what you are paying out each month.

If your renewal is coming up or you are curious about what refinancing could look like for you, let’s take a look together before anything changes.

587-432-5000

04/27/2026

Refinancing gets talked about a lot, but not always explained well. Here is a straightforward breakdown.

Three solid reasons to refinance your mortgage:
-Your current rate is significantly higher than what is available today, and breaking your mortgage makes financial sense over the remainder of your term.
-You want to access your home equity for something meaningful, a renovation, education costs, or consolidating high-interest debt.
-Your life has changed. A new income, a new family situation, or a shift in your financial goals means your original mortgage no longer fits.

The one time you should hold off:
-If the penalty to break your mortgage is higher than what you would save in interest, refinancing right now may cost you more than it saves. This is exactly the kind of calculation worth running before making any decisions.

Simple changes can make a big difference, but only when the timing is right.

Let's take a look at your numbers together before you decide.

www.pstmortgages.com
587-432-5000

04/23/2026

Quick question. How many payments are you managing right now?

If the answer is more than two or three, your budget is probably more complicated and more expensive than it needs to be.

Credit cards, car loans, and lines of credit all carry higher interest rates than your mortgage. Significantly higher.

Debt consolidation through your mortgage rolls those balances into a single lower-rate payment. The result is often a lower total monthly obligation and a lot less financial stress.

This is not about borrowing more. It is about using what you already have, your home equity, more strategically.

Your mortgage should reflect your life today. If your current setup is not doing that, it might be time to take a closer look.

Send us a message, and let's review your options.

587-432-5000

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7 Westwinds Crescent NE
Calgary, AB
T3J5H2

Telephone

+15874325000

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http://www.pstmortgages.ca/

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