From buying your first home to renewing, refinancing, or navigating a separation, I arrange the full range of mortgages Ottawa families need, with calm advice and fast replies.
The mortgage services in Ottawa I offer cover home purchases, first-time buyers, renewals, refinances, divorce and separation financing, condo mortgages, and rate and penalty reviews. As an Ottawa mortgage agent, a Mortgage Agent Level 1 with Referral Mortgages Inc., I compare dozens of lenders for your lowest total cost.
What I help with
Mortgage help for every stage
Reverse Mortgage
Turn home equity into tax-free cash at 55 plus, with no monthly payments, and stay in the home you love.
Every client should feel like my only client. You work directly with me from the first call to the day you close, and I am one WhatsApp message away the whole time.
Dozens of lenders compared
I shop credit unions, mortgage-only lenders, and banks for your lowest total cost, not one set of bank rates.
Broker complete three weeks early
I aim to have your mortgage broker complete about three weeks before closing, so your final weeks are about the house, not the financing.
Fast replies, about 30 minutes
No message sits longer than about 30 minutes during business hours, and you hear from me every day your file is active.
One person, your whole file
Only I touch your application, so when you message me I already know exactly where things stand.
How it works
Three simple steps
1
Talk it through
A relaxed call to understand your goals, your timeline, and what you are comfortable spending. Every call ends with a recap email.
2
Compare your options
I compare products from dozens of lenders, walk you through the numbers on a screen-share, and tell you plainly what I would do. You decide.
3
Get approved
You upload documents securely, I chase the lender twice a day, and aim to be broker complete about three weeks before closing.
Whatever stage you are at, the goal is the same. Get you there with the lowest total cost and no surprises.
Verified Google Reviews
Real stories from Ottawa clients
4.9 stars from 61 Google reviews left by clients I have worked with across Ottawa.
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The SoloReas
Google review
Nick was fantastic and kept up with the twists and turns of our real estate process. He provided us with all the information and support we needed, plus a wonderful last minute surprise rate drop as the cherry on top.
March 2026
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Caroline Lacroix
Google review
As first-time homebuyers, we were a bit intimidated by the whole process but Nick made everything feel manageable. He is always quick to respond to emails and takes the time to explain things clearly and patiently. His attention to detail and professionalism gave us a lot of confidence every step of the way.
August 2025
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Jay Gagnon
Google review
Nick is absolutely fantastic! He has now helped us with 3 mortgages, working hard to get us great rates each time. All have been seem-less, on point, informative and done with no pressure. He provided options, answered every question quickly and guided us through the whole process with a smile.
May 2023
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Matt Friesen
Google review
Nick was my advisor for my first home purchase. He walked me through the entire process and was available 24/7. Buying a home is a stressful endeavour but Nick was able to answer every question I threw at him and in an extremely timely manner. Nick also went out of his way every few days to update me on changing mortgage rates.
June 2019
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Nadia Lebrun
Google review
Nick was AMAZING to work with! Incredibly reliable, he was always replying to our emails or texts within minutes, late at night or early in the morning. He always made us feel like we were his #1 priority. Working with Nick made the process of buying a new home ALMOST stress free!
June 2017
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Hannah Kashyap
Google review
Nick found me a fantastic rate and I really felt he had my best interest at heart during the entire process. He went over and above my expectations, was extremely fast at replying to my messages and answered all of my many, many questions as a first time home-buyer in Canada.
August 2016
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Rick Pringle
Google review
Nick stepped up when another broker told us he couldn't get an insurer for a high ratio mortgage. Nick took over in record time, reached out to lenders and insurers and got us a better rate (with insurance) than what had been on the table. He was extremely helpful, professional and knowledgeable.
April 2016
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Mike Carl
Google review
When we were negotiating our mortgage renewal with one of the big banks we went to Nick for a second opinion. Nick explained exactly what type of mortgage we had, and provided us with the tools we needed to negotiate the best rate with the bank. He did this even though he wasn't actually representing us. Thanks Nick!
March 2016
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Stephan Gauthier
Google review
After weeks of stress, we searched and called around and finally landed with Nick. Right from the start, the service was top notch. He didn't waste our time with lenders that did not fit our requirements. He also didn't ask us to sign an exclusivity agreement which just speaks to his service confidence.
February 2016
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Yan Ma
Google review
I was a first time home buyer, and I was so grateful for Nick to get me approved since I work on commission. He has good relationships with every bank so he was able to get me approved without any hesitation or special requirements, my own bank couldn't even do that! He was also able to get me a very low interest rate!
I arrange home purchase mortgages, first-time buyer financing, renewals, refinances, divorce and separation mortgages, condo mortgages, and rate and penalty reviews across Ottawa. As a Mortgage Agent Level 1 with Referral Mortgages Inc., I compare dozens of lenders to find your lowest total cost.
Does it cost anything to use a mortgage agent in Ottawa?
No. For a standard residential mortgage there is no fee for my service. You get full service, lender comparison, and ongoing rate monitoring without a fee. The rare exception is a specialised or private deal where a lender fee can apply, and I tell you about any such cost in writing before you commit.
Is a mortgage agent different from a mortgage broker?
In Ontario the licensing levels differ, but the day-to-day service is the same: someone who shops many lenders for you. I am a licensed Mortgage Agent working under Referral Mortgages Inc. (FSRA #13316). Whether you search mortgage agent or mortgage broker in Ottawa, the job is finding you the right mortgage from dozens of lenders.
Which areas around Ottawa does Nick serve?
I work with clients right across Ottawa and the surrounding area, including Orléans, Kanata, Barrhaven, Nepean, Gloucester, and Stittsville. I am licensed in Ontario, so I cover Ottawa and area, not Quebec or Gatineau. Wherever you are in the city, you work directly with me.
Ready when you are
Honest advice and a simple process. Apply online or book a call with Nick.
4.9 stars across 60 Google reviews · Replies within about 30 minutes in business hours · Office on Carling Avenue, Ottawa.
Nick Bachusky · Mortgage Agent Level 1 · Referral Mortgages Inc. · FSRA #13316. Nick Bachusky is a licensed Mortgage Agent working under Referral Mortgages Inc.