One word - Awesome! okay, let's elaborate. Laura M. takes you under her wing and supportingly guides you through the daunting narrative called Lost in Mortgage Land; informing us specifically what is required to set up a mortgage and what options best suites an individual(s) needs. Being unfamiliar with the procedure and the numerous options and attractive deals that are constantly bombarding you.. there she was.. our Mortgage Angel who kept us grounded and is not afraid to tell it as it is. She also played matchmaker and recommended a Realtor who also reflected Laura's work ethic of providing phenomenal client service. Laura's honest, straightforward approach mixed with her knowledge and experience constantly kept us in check, especially when our emotions would run amok and we thought we could buy the world with the pittance that we have (see what she had to deal with!). She was there to hold onto us during our emotional rollercoaster ride (many ups and downs) and would always bring us back to mortgage-reality. She took the time to get to know us, gather information to determine the best mortgage options to suit our needs/lifestyle, and was always consistently available when we found 'the one' which turned out to be many 'the ones'. Through it all, Laura was our voice of reason and always available when we had zillions of questions. And after several attempts, we did find 'the one' and there she was to help us complete our mortgage approval, and continued to support and encourage us even after purchasing our first home - even when she was on her vacation (seriously, c'mon girl, take a break!). We are glad to find Laura as our ally on Yelp! read more

I first met Laura in 2018, when my then-second-wife and I were buying our first house. Laura was extremely helpful in terms of walking us through every step of arranging the downpayment, securing financing at a favourable rate, and taking care of all the paperwork in&between. It was then that I saw that Laura is more than a mortgage broker. She has a thorough and current understanding of a number of fields, from the housing market to the ins and outs of various financial vehicles. Indeed, when I began to finalize my divorce three years later, Laura was there for me, advising me on getting a blended rate and answering every single question I had in the process. Thus, although my second divorce put me in an extremely difficult position--especially during the financial crisis of 2022--I was able to keep the house and continue paying down my debts, all thanks to the groundwork that Laura help lay down for me. Laura--both as a person and a professional--is one of the most conscientious, knowledgeable, and determined people I know. I am thankful for all the help she has given me and grateful for knowing her. For these reasons, I highly recommend Laura for anyone who needs help securing financing and navigating the murky waters of our banking system in the process. read more

We became very frustrated dealing with a big bank directly so we looked online for mortgage brokers. Laura's reviews were excellent so I decided to call her right away, and I am very glad that I did. We came to find that she actually lives up to the hype! We found her to be professional, responsive, trustworthy, detailed, knowledgeable, and committed. The deadline of our closing date was looming when we called her and she worked tirelessly to get the job done for us. Not only did she stay in communication with us throughout the mortgage process, she also put us in touch with with her network of property transfer professionals (notary public, insurance provider, etc.). We thoroughly enjoyed working with Laura and her associate Sam, and cannot recommend them highly enough. She makes you feel like you are her only client, and when she says she is going to do something, she does it. She was very respectful of our time, told us exactly what to expect during each step of the process, and was very pleasant and personable to work with. We LOVED working with Laura and will definitely work with her for any mortgage needs moving forward, including renewals. Thank you Laura, for all of your hard work on our behalf! read more

Laura MacCormack is perhaps one of the best people I have ever dealt with in the entire realm of finance and home buying. We have had many back and forth emails and phone calls over the past two years as myself and my husband kept changing our minds on the type of property we wanted to buy. She has given me many detailed analysis over the years showing me options for both buying and selling. I appreciated her candid and realistic advice as I tried to push my mortgage limits and toyed with the idea of moving to an entirely different location. She was with me throughout many offers that we got outbid on and she secured our mortgage for our dream home purchase in Port Moody this year. She is incredibly prompt to respond at all hours especially when time is of the essence. She is meticulous and will patiently walk you through all the options and details of a mortgage contract. Even after the purchase and everything is in place, she is still there to answer questions and give advice. If you want a person you can trust who will find the best option for YOU - go to Laura. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Laura recently on the purchase of a house. She was fantastic: super-smart, efficient and friendly. After a quick meeting to go over the basics, she hooked us up with a great realtor and we got started searching right away (we were on a tight timeline, since we were going to be leaving the country for several months). She kept in touch, checking in regularly to see how things were going. Whenever we emailed or messaged her, she would answer almost immediately, quickly offering the information we needed to compare properties and mortgage scenarios. We managed to find a place just a couple of weeks before we had to leave - and Laura was able to expedite all of the paperwork so that we could sign off early. She was also ultimately able to get us a lower interest rate than she originally quoted us, going out of her way to make sure we got the best deal, even though she could have easily let it go, as the paperwork had already been signed. We can highly recommend Laura, and we will definitely work with her again. She's the best! read more

I found Laura on Yelp about 2 years ago and she has helped us so much with our much awaited home purchase. Thanks, Yelp! From the time we met her up to the actual purchase, she has been very transparent with the services she provides, and was very clear about how she can help us pave our way to purchasing our home. She stayed in contact with us even in those times when we decided we cannot buy a home yet due to financial changes. When the perfect time came, it took one email and a text message at 7am and Laura was already up and running and walked us through our house purchase out-of-province! She went above and beyond our expectations, and assured us that she will be there to guide us, nervous first-time home buyers! For those of you who are scared to embark in the house-buying process and feel clueless about how to choose a mortgage broker, Laura is the one! Trustworthy, fast, efficient, professional, and honest. Thank you, Laura! read more

My wife and I are first time home buyers and entering the Vancouver real estate market is a scary place without an expert in your corner. Laura was very patient and always willing to answer our call/emails. She provided honest and straightforward advice that took into account our financial situation and future goals. She wasn't pushy and explained the pro's and cons of everything and ultimately allowing us to decide what is right for our situation. She was fully invested in us even though she had other clients on the go. The market is fast paced and Laura gave us the confidence to go in free of financing subjects. She helped us review property documents for multiple homes. Laura is very well connected in the city and put us in contact with other professionals we needed to close our house purchase. We will be using Laura for all our future mortgage needs. read more

We had a very challenging situation trying to restructure and consolidate our existing lending. After multiple unsuccessful attempts with our bank, we were referred to Laura MacCormack at Clever Lending. Laura took the time to fully understand our situation and approached it with a level of care, professionalism, and problem-solving that we had not experienced elsewhere. What stood out most was her ability to see a solution where others did not. She structured financing that is stable, manageable, and aligned with our needs -- something we had been told was not possible. Laura was responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping us achieve a positive outcome. We are extremely grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone navigating mortgage lending or needing a fresh perspective on their financing options. read more

How did I find her: Google search- top rated mortgage broker. When: Fall 2017 For what purpose: Personal home/condo mortgage purchase Closing date of condo purchase: Dec. 2017 Move in date: Jan.2018 Occupation: Film Area of purchase: Vancouver Working with Laura was amazing. She was honest, very clear on how much I was able to borrow vs. 'hopefully we can get this', very fast at responding to emails/texts/voicemail and broke down every document in to layman's terms. She helped gear us towards our mobile lawyer, yup you read that right, mobile lawyer, Jason Khong, who helped us sign our remaining documents plus a few other strands that needed help with. She also guided us towards our realtor, Smiley Nesbit at Macdonald Realty. I highly suggest Laura without a doubt that she will execute every request and requirement that comes your way. read more

Laura was a huge asset and amazing partner in our quest for our first mortgage. From start to finish she provided a comprehensive balance of education, preparation, and execution. She took the extra time to explain everything and answer all the questions we had (and we had many!). We worked with her for almost a full year until we purchased a home. During this time she was always available and always made us feel like we were her only client. She was always friendly and positive while being realistic and making sure we were on our toes! Not only did she handle all aspects from credit to mortgage, she also introduced us to a great network of awesome people to keep us moving forward on our home purchase. I would HIGHLY recommend this one woman powerhouse to anyone seeking a mortgage broker. 5 stars! Thanks Laura! read more

Laura is one of the most dedicated and hardworking professionals I've ever encountered, in any field. I was referred to her by my financial advisor after mentioning that I was looking to refinance; Laura was easy to work with from the very start. She responded to my calls and emails often immediately, and if not, never more than one or two hours; having never been through this process before...I had a lot of questions! Laura was always patient and detailed in her explanations to me, and made the process of transitioning between lenders smooth and painless. I'm genuinely grateful for her guidance throughout, and for the peace of mind and great rate she secured with my new lender. If you are looking for someone knowledgable, dedicated and altogether a really amazing broker, Laura is the best that it gets. read more

Laura was incredible to work with! This was a last minute purchase for my husband and I and Laura made sure she was available to help us given the tight time frame provided. Her service was extremely prompt! This was for our second home therefore needed help on rental appraisal for our current place etc to determine the maximum mortgage we could be offered. Laura helped with all of this as well as recommending lawyers, insurance providers etc! She was so communicative throughput and made us aware of all line items / options before we even had to ask. She was very patient with our laundry list of questions! She is extremely knowledgeable and truly went above and beyond to help us secure our new home! We recommend Laura 100%! She made everything seem so easy and the process was seamless. read more

I can't say enough great things about Clever Lending. Laura quickly became our rock as we purchased our first home during a fast paced and stressful market. She was extremely responsive, professional, knowledgeable and she really took the time to get to know us and help us understand our choices and the impacts of those choices. I can be detail oriented and unwilling to move on until I really understand something. Laura was patient and articulate in her ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. I feel so lucky that we found Laura because she turned what could have been a very stressful experience into one of feeling confident that we were being taken care of. If you are navigating a mortgage for the first time, don't hesitate in reaching out to Clever Lending, you won't regret it. read more

I cannot recommend Laura MacCormack enough. She helped us secure a mortgage to buy our first place. She is an extremely hard worker, very professional, and always there to answer any questions you may have. She is an expert at the mortgage process but also able to simplify and explain it so that you are very clear on what you are getting into. During the process other financial issues arose and Laura spent her own time explaining and helping me to resolve these issues. In addition, she knows a fabulous team of lawyers, insurance agents and real estate agents. I couldn't have been more happy with her recommendations. They streamlined the process and fast tracked everything to fit the deadline we were under. Laura is a pleasure to work with and she truly cares about her clients. read more

Laura was highly recommended to me by a friend who had used her services for his mortgage. I had used another broker for my first mortgage but decided to go with my friend's recommendation when shopping for my mortgage this time around. Laura was super to work with. She answered all my emails very quickly and was always available for a phone call. Laura literally makes shopping for a mortgage easy and worry free. She will help you get the best mortgage possible but at the same time making sure she doesn't let you get into something that you can't or won't be able to afford. She really cares about her clients!! I, like my fried who recommended her, highly recommend Laura as a great mortgage broker. I will definitely use her services again when it comes time re re-new. read more

"Hi All :) If you think or have tried and you know you wont be able to get a mortgage thru a bank, (you are self employed, have an odd job or work seasonally) then Laura is your answer! She helped us get our mortgage secured and MADE IT HAPPEN. Our experience with her was easy and she took time to make the process simple and painless. In the end, our lawyer, Peter Shrimpton said, and I quote "Laura was wonderful to work with, in my 25 years of business, I have never met a broker who was more efficient and professional...she was well prepared and got me the documents right away!!!" We highly recommend Laura. She was great to work with and what we got out of this was a fabulous new home and a new friend. Lots of respect to you Laura. THANK YOU :)" read more

Laura provided invaluable assistance when my mortgage was up for renewal this year. Seeking a second opinion, I reached out to her, and she exceeded my expectations. She took the time to understand my needs and worked diligently to find a better renewal rate. Additionally, Laura coached me on how to approach my existing lender, resulting in a successful negotiation for a better rate. Laura's commitment to her clients' best interests is evident. She genuinely wants to ensure you find the best option, even if she's not the one brokering the deal. I highly recommend Laura for her dedication and expertise in navigating mortgage renewals. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about getting you the best outcome, Laura is the right choice. read more

Laura helped us with our mortgage refinance recently and we can't say enough good things about the experience. This was the 2nd time we have used her for our mortgage needs and we are very pleased with the results. She explained all of the options we had and helped us choose the best plan for our situation. We are both self employed and incorporated and this usually makes the process of refinancing more difficult overall, but Laura had a great option for us with a good lender and most of all a great rate! She was very honest and open throughout the process, and provided us guidance so we could get her the documents she needed to get the mortgage done promptly.  I would definitely recommend speaking to Laura if you need a mortgage. read more

Laura is the best! As soon as I contacted her she got in touch and provided us with the information on what we would need for the mortgage we wanted. She guided us through the entire process, provided us with options as we compared properties and gave us tips to help pay our mortgage down more quickly. She also hooked us up with a great realty company and lawyer, which made the whole process as painless as home buying can be! My husband is self employed, and his business was pretty new, so we were not a straight forward application. Not to mention we were looking to get into a long term home, not a starter. Laura went above and beyond for us, and we got the place we wanted, and at a great rate. We recommend her one hundred percent! read more