Meet Al Zayat
When you're buying a home in Calgary, your mortgage strategy matters just as much as the home you choose. That's why CalgaryListings Group works alongside Al Zayat, BComm — a Senior Mortgage Associate with deep experience helping Calgary buyers navigate rates, lenders, and financing options.
Al shops your application across multiple lenders to find the best rate and terms for your specific situation — whether you're a first-time buyer, self-employed, new to Canada, or moving up to a larger home. His goal is simple: get you the right mortgage at the right rate, with no surprises.
As a trusted partner to CalgaryListings Group, Al understands the Calgary market, works closely with our team throughout the buying process, and is known for being responsive, transparent, and genuinely focused on your best interests.
Ready to know your buying power? Getting pre-approved before you start searching for Calgary homes for sale puts you in a stronger position with sellers and gives you a clear, realistic budget. Al can typically get pre-approval done in 2–3 business days.
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Why Use a Calgary Mortgage Broker?
Going directly to your bank means talking to one lender. Working with Al means accessing dozens — and letting an expert find the best fit for your situation.
Access to Multiple Lenders
Al works with banks, credit unions, and private lenders — shopping your application to find the best rate and terms available for your profile, not just what one institution offers.
Usually Free to You
In most cases, the lender pays the broker's fee once your mortgage is funded. You get expert guidance and rate shopping at no direct cost — and Al will always be transparent about compensation.
Faster Pre-Approval
Al knows what lenders want to see and how to present your application for the fastest, strongest approval. Most pre-approvals are completed in 2–3 business days.
Complex Situations Welcome
Self-employed? New to Canada? Rebuilding credit? Al has experience navigating situations that banks often decline — and finding lenders who will work with your specific circumstances.
Rate Hold Protection
Pre-approval locks in your rate for up to 120 days — protecting you if rates rise while you're searching for the right Calgary home. If rates drop, you get the lower rate.
Works With Your REALTOR®
Al works closely with your Calgary REALTOR® throughout your purchase — coordinating timing, conditions, and financing so your deal moves smoothly from offer to possession.
Getting Your Mortgage Done Right
Al makes the mortgage process straightforward. Here's what to expect from first call to funded.
What Calgary Buyers Say About Al
I had an excellent experience working with Al as my mortgage broker. From start to finish, he was incredibly knowledgeable and guided me through every step with confidence.
Al made the whole process of getting a mortgage so smooth and stress free. Definitely the best mortgage experience we've ever had. We appreciate all that Al has done for us and will definitely use him again. Highly recommend him!
We had the pleasure of having Al as our mortgage broker, and I can't recommend him enough! He was super knowledgeable through out the process answering all our questions along the way.
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A Partnership Built on Honest Advice
CalgaryListings Group and Al Zayat share the same values — honesty, transparency, and putting clients first. Whether you're buying your first home or your fifth, we work together to make sure your financing and your property search are perfectly aligned.
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Ready to find out what you can afford?
Connect with Al Zayat for a no-obligation mortgage consultation — or reach out to CalgaryListings Group to start your home search. Either way, you're in good hands.