Office address: 5675 Whittle Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3P8
Website: www.mortgagearchitects.ca
Year established: 2006
Company type: financial services
Employees: 1,000+
Expertise: mortgage brokerage, mortgages
Parent company: DLC Group
CEO and key people: Dustan Woodhouse, President
Financing status: corporate backed or acquired
Mortgage Architects offers a comprehensive suite of services for both commercial and residential mortgage seekers. The company has an established network of over 1500 mortgage brokers across the country and partnerships with over 50 lenders. Mortgage Architects is part of the DLC Group, one of the largest mortgage brokerage networks in Canada.
Mortgage Architects is a national mortgage brokerage led by a seasoned management team and supported by over 1,500 mortgage professionals. They have built their reputation on helping homeowners navigate the complexities of mortgage financing, offering tailored solutions that match their unique requirements.
In 2015, Mortgage Architects was acquired by DLC Group. That transaction made DLC Group the largest mortgage originator in Canada at the time.
Mortgage Architects offers a diverse range of products and services, including:
residential mortgages: customized mortgage solutions for homebuyers
reverse mortgages: designed for senior homeowners to tap into home equity
refinancing options: for those looking to refinance their existing mortgages
renewal services: assistance with mortgage renewals
EasyLease: equipment leasing for office furniture, technology software and hardware, industrial equipment, transport, and farming
The culture at Mortgage Architects is based on client satisfaction and professional excellence. The company promotes a learning environment, ensuring that its team is equipped with up-to-date industry knowledge. This culture not only results in superior service for clients but also creates a positive and dynamic work environment for employees.
Mortgage Architects values its relationship with its 1,500-strong network of mortgage brokers. The company invests in tools, apps, training, rewards and recognition programs, and marketing to help support its network. As Mortgage Architects President Dustan Woodhouse says, “support - that’s what we’re all about.”
Dustan Woodhouse, the President of Mortgage Architects, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of business experience. After turning his teenage hobby of tuning cars into a successful business, Woodhouse joined the mortgage industry in 2008. He was with Invis from 2008-2011, then joined Mortgage Architects’ affiliate company, Canadian Mortgage Experts, from 2011-2023. He has been with Mortgage Architects as CEO since 2019.
Aside from being a mortgage professional, Woodhouse is also an author – he has written 4 volumes of Be the Better Broker. He also facilitates workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions for brokers.
Mortgage Architects is dedicated to staying ahead in the mortgage industry, embracing new trends and technologies to better serve its clients. With a strong foundation and a clear vision, Mortgage Architects remains a significant player in Canada's mortgage industry.
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