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Mortgage Squad Advisors
New Brunswick · Atlantic

Best Mortgage Broker in Fredericton, New Brunswick — 100+ Lenders, 5-Star Rated

Provincial capital + university town; stable demand. FSRA Licensed, five-star rated, thousands of mortgages funded across Canada — and Maya AI 24/7 in 50+ languages.

Our office is at 310-3100 Steeles Ave W, Vaughan, ON — we don’t have a Fredericton branch. We serve every Fredericton neighbourhood in person or remotely. Mon–Fri 9–5 ET; Maya answers 24/7.

Reviewed by Surrayya Afzal, Principal Broker · FSRA #M14001433 · Brokerage FSRA #13737

Searching for the best mortgage broker in Fredericton, a top Fredericton mortgage agent, or the lowest mortgage rates? You’re in the right place. Our Fredericton mortgage services cover purchase, renewal, refinance, HELOC, self-employed, new-to-Canada and private lending — all in one local team. We pre-approve you fast, shop 100+ lenders for the lowest rate, and match the right term (short or long term) to save you thousands over the life of your mortgage.

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5-star rated| FSRA #13737 · FCNB market| 50+ languages
Today’s best rates in Fredericton
5-year fixed
3.94%
5-year variable
3.55%

Lowest in our 100+ lender network · updated daily. Your rate depends on your file.

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Avg. price
$345,000
Fredericton average, estimate
Population
~65k
Latest census + StatCan
Lender network
100+ lenders
A · B · monoline · private
Languages
12+
Punjabi, Mandarin, Arabic, French + more
Fredericton snapshot · 2026

What you’d need to buy in Fredericton.

At Fredericton’s ~$345,000 average price, here’s the down payment by scenario. Maya models your exact file — including New Brunswick land-transfer tax and CMHC premium — in seconds.

Minimum down — 5.0%
$17,250

5% on the first $500,000 + 10% on the balance. Insured; first-time-buyer friendly.

20% down (conventional)
$69,000

No mortgage default insurance; widest lender choice.

At 20% down (~$69,000) and a representative 5.04% 5-year fixed, a typical Fredericton home (~$345,000) runs about $1,612/month in principal & interest over 25 years — roughly $74,000 in household income to qualify after the stress test.

Illustrative, based on the Fredericton average price; your price band and program may differ. Run your affordability →

Programs in Fredericton

Fredericton mortgage brokers & agents for every situation

First home, renewal, refinance, investor portfolio — we have a path. Same FSRA license, same 100+ lender network, same dedicated advisor model nationwide.

First-time buyer mortgages in Fredericton

$17,250 minimum down on your first Fredericton home, with FHSA + RRSP HBP optimization.

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Mortgage renewal in Fredericton

Don't auto-renew with your bank. The average Fredericton client beats their bank's first offer by 30-60bps.

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Mortgage refinance in Fredericton

Unlock the equity you've built in your Fredericton home for renovations, debt consolidation, or investment.

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HELOC in Fredericton

Up to 65% LTV on a stand-alone HELOC. Variable rate, interest-only, redraw any time.

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Self-employed mortgages in Fredericton

Fredericton's self-employed borrowers deserve lenders who understand the math. We have dozens that do.

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New-to-Canada mortgages in Fredericton

Newcomer programs at all 5 majors. International credit accepted. We speak your language.

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Investment property mortgages in Fredericton

Build your Fredericton rental portfolio — multi-unit, BRRRR, DSCR-style products available.

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Multiplex (2-4)

Federal policy finances owner-occupied 2–4 unit Fredericton properties on the insured tiered minimum — 5% on the first $500,000 plus 10% on the balance — on purchases up to $1.5M.

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Fredericton market read

AI-generated · avg price $345,000

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In Fredericton, the average home price is $345,000, which may require a substantial down payment for potential buyers. With a lender prime rate of 5.95%, affordability remains a critical consideration for those looking to enter the market in this stable provincial capital and university town.

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Fredericton neighbourhoods we serve

From Devon to Marysville — we place files across every Fredericton pocket. Areas with their own market page are linked below.

Devon
Skyline Acres
Hanwell
Marysville

Mortgage brokers in nearby cities

Buying or refinancing just outside Fredericton? We broker across the whole region — compare your options in a neighbouring market.

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In New Brunswick we shop the Big-6 banks and national monolines alongside regional lenders like UNI Financial Coopération, Bayview Credit Union — several of which qualify on the contract rate rather than the stress-test rate, which can be the difference on a tight Fredericton file.

UNI Financial Coopération Bayview Credit Union
Fredericton mortgage guide

Buying or financing a home in Fredericton.

The Fredericton mortgage market in 2026

As of 2026, the average home price in Fredericton is roughly $345,000 (New Brunswick, population ~65k). Fredericton's provincial-capital and university roles give it stable, documentable income and steady year-round demand. Affordable detached pricing keeps it a first-time and move-up market where qualifying rarely hinges on the price. At that price, 20% down is about $69,000, and you’d need roughly $74,000 in household income to qualify at the stress-test rate of 7.04% — the greater of your contract rate + 2% or 5.25%. The legal minimum down here is $17,250 (5.0%) — 5% on the first $500,000 plus 10% on the balance — with a default-insurance premium financed on top: a smaller cash outlay now for a slightly higher monthly payment. We model your exact Fredericton numbers — price band, down payment, and the stress test — before you ever write an offer.

What it really costs to buy in Fredericton

Your down payment is only part of the cash you need to close. Budget the full stack: the down payment ($17,250–$69,000 at this average price), a CMHC, Sagen, or Canada Guaranty insurance premium if you put less than 20% down (financed into the mortgage), a municipal deed transfer tax, commonly around 1–1.5% of price (confirm your municipality’s rate), and closing costs — legal fees, title insurance, inspection, and appraisal — of roughly 1.5–4% of the price. Ask us which first-time-buyer rebates and exemptions apply in your province. We give you the exact cash-to-close for your Fredericton purchase up front, so nothing is a surprise at the lawyer’s office.

Who we help in Fredericton

Fredericton's buyer mix is exactly where a broker earns its keep. We place the files the big banks decline: self-employed and business-for-self borrowers whose real income doesn’t show on a T4, newcomers using international credit, investors scaling a Atlantic real-estate rental portfolio, homeowners using debt consolidation to roll high-interest debt into their mortgage, and borrowers rebuilding after bruised credit or needing fast private financing. Across 100+ lenders, we match each Fredericton file to the lender most likely to say yes — and there’s no fee to you on A-lender files.

Why a local Fredericton broker beats the bank branch

A branch can only offer you that one bank’s posted rate and that one bank’s read of your file. We shop 100+ lenders for your Fredericton mortgage — the Big-6 and national monolines alongside regional New Brunswick lenders like UNI Financial Coopération, Bayview Credit Union, several of which qualify on the contract rate rather than the stress-test rate. We know which lenders price Atlantic’s property types aggressively and which flex on a tricky file, and your dedicated advisor — plus Maya AI 24/7 in 50+ languages — stays on your file from intake to funding.

Why us in Fredericton

What makes the best mortgage broker in Fredericton

Our advisors know which lenders price aggressively in Fredericton, which ones flex on Atlantic property types, and which programs match the buyer profile here.

  • FSRA Licensed #13737 · MBLAA · FINTRAC-reporting
  • Dedicated advisor in your time zone
  • Maya AI for instant answers, 24/7
  • Rate Beat Guarantee — beat any Big 6 offer or $500 (yours, or to your favourite charity)
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Why a local broker

5 reasons to choose a local mortgage broker in Fredericton

If you’re buying, renewing, or refinancing in Fredericton, here’s why working with a local broker beats your bank’s first offer.

  1. 1

    100+ lenders, not one bank's posted rate

    Banks quote their own rate. We put your Fredericton file in front of 100+ lenders — big banks, monolines, credit unions, and private — and bring back the sharpest offer for your situation.

  2. 2

    Real Fredericton market knowledge

    We work Fredericton files every week. We know which lenders price aggressively here at the ~$345,000 average and which flex on Atlantic property types.

  3. 3

    The full solution set under one roof

    Purchase, renewal, refinance, HELOC, self-employed, new-to-Canada, and private lending — so whatever your Fredericton situation, there's a path without starting over somewhere else.

  4. 4

    Answers 24/7 in 50+ languages

    Maya, our AI mortgage advisor, answers instantly any time — and a licensed FSRA advisor takes over the moment your file gets real.

  5. 5

    Pre-approval in 24 hours, every pocket of the city

    From Devon, Skyline Acres, Hanwell and beyond, we move fast — most Fredericton pre-approvals are back within 24 hours, with no credit-bureau pull to start.

Frequently asked questions — Fredericton

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How do I choose the best mortgage broker in Fredericton?
Compare six things. Licensing — every brokerage and agent is on a public register (FCNB in New Brunswick), so verify rather than take a badge on a website at face value. Lender access — how many lenders can they actually place with, and does that include B and private lenders if your file needs one? Reviews you can check at the source, not screenshots. Rate options — will they show you fixed and variable, and explain the trade-off rather than steer you? Communication — who answers when something goes wrong two days before closing? And local experience — someone who works Fredericton files knows which lenders price this market's property types well. A broker who won't answer those plainly has told you something.
Is it better to use a mortgage broker or a bank in Fredericton?
It depends on your profile, and any broker who says otherwise is selling. A bank can only offer you its own products and its own read of your file — which is genuinely fine if you're a straightforward salaried applicant with strong credit and your bank is competitive that week. A broker compares multiple lenders, which matters most when your file has an edge to it: self-employed income, newcomer credit, a bruised score, a condo the bank doesn't like, or a tight closing. We shop 100+ lenders for Fredericton clients and we'll tell you when your own bank's offer is already the best one on the table. See bank vs mortgage broker for the honest comparison.
How much does a mortgage broker cost in Fredericton?
It depends on the lender and the product type. On most prime (A-lender) mortgages there is no direct borrower-paid broker fee — the lender compensates the brokerage on funding, which is why the service is typically free to you on a standard purchase, renewal or refinance. Where a fee can apply is alternative lending: B-lender and private mortgage files often carry a brokerage and/or lender fee, because those deals take more work and the lender doesn't pay the same way. Anyone quoting you a fee before they've seen your file is guessing. Ours is disclosed in writing, in advance, every time — no fee should ever be a surprise at the lawyer's office.
Are you a mortgage broker or a mortgage agent in Fredericton?
Both terms apply. Mortgage Squad Advisors is an FSRA-licensed brokerage (#13737), and your file is handled by a licensed mortgage agent on our team. Whether you searched "mortgage broker Fredericton" or "mortgage agent Fredericton", you've reached the same place — a local advisor with access to 100+ lenders. New to brokers? See what a mortgage broker is and how they're paid.
Is there a mortgage broker near me in Fredericton?
Yes. We serve all of Fredericton — Devon, Skyline Acres, Hanwell, Marysville and every surrounding pocket — remotely or in person. You get a dedicated advisor in your time zone plus Maya AI for instant answers 24/7, so help is always close by.
How much income do I need to buy a home in Fredericton?
At Fredericton's ~$345,000 average price with 20% down at a representative 5.04% 5-year fixed, you'd need roughly $74,000 in household income to qualify after the stress test — less with a co-applicant or a larger down payment, more if you carry other debt. We'll model your exact file in minutes.
How do lenders decide how much mortgage I qualify for in Fredericton?
Lenders run two debt-service ratios. Your GDS ratio (Gross Debt Service) — housing costs (mortgage payment, property tax, heat, plus half of any condo fees) measured against gross income — generally has to stay under about 39%, and your TDS ratio (Total Debt Service), which adds car loans, credit cards and other debt, under about 44%. Both are tested at the stress-test rate (the greater of your contract rate + 2% or 5.25%). Pay down other debt or add a co-applicant and your Fredericton budget rises. Our GDS & TDS guide and stress test guide show the full math, or run your numbers and have Maya model it in minutes.
Should I choose a fixed-rate or variable-rate mortgage in Fredericton?
It depends on your risk tolerance and rate outlook. A fixed-rate mortgage locks your rate and payment for the whole term — predictable, and the popular choice when rates are uncertain. A variable-rate mortgage moves with the lender's prime rate (which tracks the Bank of Canada policy rate); it often starts lower and can save money if rates fall, but your payment or amortization shifts if they rise. Terms run 1, 2, 3 and 5 years — the 5-year fixed is the most common choice in Fredericton. See our fixed vs variable and 3- vs 5-year term breakdowns, and we'll compare both on your real numbers.
What credit score do I need for a mortgage in Fredericton?
For the best A-lender rates, most lenders look for a credit score of about 680 or higher. Scores in the 600s can still qualify, often at a slightly higher rate or with more down payment. Below the low 600s, B-lenders and private lenders take over — many work with scores down to roughly 500 on an equity-based approval, with a plan to move you back to A-pricing in 12–24 months. Our credit score guide explains the bands, and we'll tell you exactly where your Fredericton file stands.
Do you serve all of Fredericton?
Yes — we provide mortgage brokerage services across Fredericton including Devon, Skyline Acres, Hanwell, Marysville and surrounding areas. Our advisors know the local market and lender preferences.
What's the average home price in Fredericton?
As of 2026, the average selling price in Fredericton is approximately $345,000. Your specific neighbourhood and property type can vary materially. We'll model your file at the price band that matches your search.
What documents do I need for a mortgage in Fredericton?
Standard Canadian mortgage documents: two pieces of government photo ID, two years of T4s/NoAs, recent pay stubs, 90-day proof of down-payment funds, and your purchase agreement once you have one. Self-employed and newcomer files have additional requirements — we'll send a precise list after a 5-minute intake.
Do you work with first-time buyers in Fredericton?
Yes. First-time buyers are a core part of our practice. We help you stack the programs: the FHSA (up to $40,000 lifetime contribution room, tax-deductible), the RRSP Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) with its 15-year repayment, FTHB land transfer tax rebates (where applicable in New Brunswick), and insured (less than 20% down) CMHC paths starting at 5% down. Under the 2024 rules, 30-year amortization is now available to first-time buyers and on new-build purchases — lowering the monthly payment. We also run a stress-test simulation before any offer.
Who regulates mortgage brokers in New Brunswick?
Mortgage brokering in New Brunswick is regulated by the FCNB (Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick). Mortgage Squad Advisors is a licensed brokerage (FSRA #13737, Ontario head office) and arranges New Brunswick financing in compliance with FCNB requirements — directly or through licensed partner brokers where provincial registration requires it. All advisors are FINTRAC-trained.
How long does pre-approval take?
Most clients receive a written pre-approval within 24-72 hours of submitting documents. Maya AI gives you ballpark numbers in 60 seconds; the formal pre-approval requires a credit pull and underwriting review.
Do you handle complex files like self-employed or new-to-Canada in Fredericton?
Yes. Fredericton's buyer pool reflects the broader Canadian market — self-employed, newcomer, multi-unit, alt-A, and private files are all in our daily flow. We pair you with an advisor experienced in your file type.
What rates can I get in Fredericton today?
Today's best 5-year fixed across our network is approximately 3.94%, with variable around 3.55%. Your personalized Fredericton rate depends on your file (income, credit, loan-to-value (LTV), property type). See our live rate board or ask Maya for an instant quote.

Why Fredericton clients choose us

Five-star Google reviews from Canadians we’ve helped buy, renew, and refinance.

“Two banks said no. Mortgage Squad Advisors found a lender and got us our keys in three weeks.”

— Simran P. · First-time buyer

“RBC offered me 5.4%. By Thursday they had me at 4.39% — $400/mo back in my pocket.”

— Christine L. · Renewal

“I had a consumer proposal. No one would touch me. They closed in 10 days without judgement.”

— David M. · Alternative lending

Other New Brunswick markets we serve

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