Big Banks, or A-lenders, as they’re sometimes known, offer a range of mortgage solutions for different financial situations. Big banks can offer competitive rates, but this also comes with more stringent lending criteria and approval processes. It’s worth comparing the rates from the Big 6 Banks in Canada to see which rates you can find, or looking into using a mortgage broker who can help you find rates not usually available to retail customers.

While banks try to stay competitive with their posted rates, there’s always variance between what they offer. Conventional lenders provide similar interest rates on standard mortgage products, but often have a range of other lending products that serve different customers, with different rates. Lenders also have different approval criteria, and this may be reflected in their rates. At nesto, we help you compare the best rates from all of the Big Banks, and we also lend directly.

While banks have posted rates online and in store, often they may be willing to negotiate a better rate with suitable candidates. It also helps to work with a mortgage broker, who can negotiate with lenders on your behalf and may have relationships with lenders that give them access to better rates than those posted for the general public.

nesto is Canada’s first digital mortgage lending platform, with a dedicated team of qualified mortgage experts supported by advanced technologies. We are a proud Canadian company with mortgage experts from across the country with our head office located in the Golden Mile Square in Montréal.

nesto is on a mission to offer a positive, empowering and transparent property financing experience, simplified from start to finish.

Powered by the most advanced technology, we screen the whole market in seconds to find you the lowest rates while our commission-free mortgage experts provide unbiased support and advice.

There are 2 main differences between nesto and traditional brokers.

1. Our advisors do not work on commission. Their only incentive is to get you the best mortgage possible. We negotiated a lower finder’s fee payable by our lenders in order to offer our clients the absolute best rates up front.

2. nesto will get your mortgage faster, with a better experience. We allow you to complete your application online completely. It’s a first in Canada

There are 3 main differences between nesto and a bank.

1. A bank’s mortgage specialist requires you to negotiate rates and take on additional products to qualify for better rates. Mortgage specialists can receive an extra commission for cross-selling products – that you may or may not need. While nesto provides you with the most suitable rate for your mortgage situation without negotiating. We only sell hopes and dreams in the form of homeownership.

2. Mortgage specialists at banks do not have additional mortgage industry education requirements or regulations. While nesto’s mortgage experts concurrently hold mortgage industry designations from multiple provinces.

3. Mortgage specialists at banks receive a commission based on the rate or type of solution their clients choose. While nesto’s mortgage experts are salaried and may receive a performance bonus. This performance bonus is not tied to rates or solution types chosen by our clients.