Specialties
First Foundation is your one-stop-shop for financially responsible Canadians looking to save money. Whether arranging financing for a property you OWN, or looking to PROTECT your assets and loved ones, First Foundation will help you SAVE money and GROW your net worth, all the while knowing your name. Not only is First Foundation a licensed mortgage brokerage, but it's also an independent insurance brokerage. Backed by Canada's best mortgage lenders and insurance companies, they pride themselves on always acting in the best interest of their clients. First Foundation is a winner of numerous awards and a two-time finalist for "Top Customer Service for an Individual Office" at the CMP Canadian Mortgage Awards. It's their unique company structure that allows the licensed brokers to focus on their core areas of expertise ensuring that every interaction, whether it's face-to-face in their comfortable offices or using the latest technology to satisfy your needs, is one you can count on.
History
Established in 2002.
At First Foundation we've been very fortunate to have worked with such wonderful clients and lending partners. Over the past twelve+ years we've been honoured to have received the following recognition for our hard work.
Numerous Awards:
- Multi-time CMP Magazine Top 50 Brokers
- Finalist 2x - CMP Canadian Mortgage Awards "Top Customer Service for an Individual Office" in Canada
- Finalist 2x - CMP Canadian Mortgage Awards "Best Internet Presence"
- Finalist - CMP Canadian Mortgage Awards "Mortgage Brokerage of the Year (Under 25 Employees)
- WINNER - CMP Canadian Mortgage Awards "Best Internet Presence"
- WINNER - CMP Canadian Mortgage Awards "Top newcomer"
- Finalist - CMP Canadian Mortgage Awards - Mortgage Broker of the Year
- Winner - Accredited Mortgage Professional of the Year
- Winner - Canadian Mortgage Awards Best Branding
- 3x Winner - Diversifier of the Year - Canadian Mortgage Awards
- Consumer Choice Award Winner - Financial Planning - 2018
...and more!
Meet the Business Owner: Gord M.
Mortgage Broker/ President
B.Com., A.M.P., C.R.M.S.
As First Foundation's Founder, President, and CEO, Gord's main responsibilities include business development, operational management, and broker duties. Since its inception, he has been a key contributor to the company's growth; he adopted an innovated approach to marketing, particularly online, and implemented a unique business model that focused on sales and service. Prior to starting First Foundation, Gord worked in the telecommunications, sales, and service industry and started two other companies. He is the past Director for Ethics for Alberta North for the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA), a Finalist for Mortgage Broker of the Year, and a past winner of Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) of the year.
Gord is a husband and father of four, plays bass at church, is fluent in French, and has a thing for high-tech gadgets.
Gord is a recent recipient of the Bill Patton Memorial Award presented by AMBA.