Helping You Build a Strong Foundation

Your financial foundation begins with your primary residence and continues to build throughout your life. Our award-winning record and industry experience rank us among the best mortgage brokers and agents in Vaughan and the Greater Toronto Area.

Saving You Money Now To Build Your Investments Later

With 50 years of experience in the industry, we help you establish that strong base, and then, over the years, we work alongside you to help you build your real estate portfolio. Investment properties, vacation homes, cottages — it’s all part of your foundational growth. Lino Contento and Danielle Palazzo can help you through every stage of the process.

We specialize in

First-time home buyers

Switching and refinancing

New to Canada

Self-Employed

Bad Credit

Construction Financing

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Working on your behalf

Like a mortgage broker, a mortgage agent is not affiliated with any single lender. Instead, the agent works on behalf of the borrower to identify the lender with the best rates — then passes the savings on to you. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer seeking financing or a veteran investor, we’ll work hard to find you the lowest mortgage rates available. Pairing personalized advice with professional experience to help you attain your homeownership goals — that’s the Foundational Growth difference.

Pre-approval, refinancing, second homes and more

Negotiating with the following lenders so you don’t have to:

Awards

2021 Top Choice Award Winner for Mortgage Broker
Six-time Chairman’s Roundtable Winner
2-time Leo Award Winner
Multiple Convention Winner
Multiple Gold and Platinum Club Winner

Testimonials
Bruno Bifolchi, Trinihill Realty Corp.

Lino is a true producer with a past track record that would speak for itself.

Mark Selerno

Five stars across the board. Thank you for always servicing my clients!

Mohammad Ahmad

Thank you for the best advice and service to help close the deals.

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