Shawn Selanders
Alberta Mortgage Broker | RECA Licensed | Since 1999
Every day, lenders send me their best rates and products. My job is finding your fit.
Renewing? Buying? Putting your equity to work? After 25+ years across Calgary, Okotoks, High River, and Southern Alberta, I've learned the same thing every good broker knows: the right mortgage starts with knowing you — your goals, your plans, and yes, the curveballs life has thrown. Then we find the lender and the product built for exactly that. Straight answers. No banker-speak. And I answer my own phone.
One Door. 20+ Lenders. Hundreds of Options.
Here's something most people don't know: lenders — including the big banks — send brokers their best discounted rates every single day. A-lenders, B-lenders, credit unions, trust companies — all jockeying to be the most attractive option on my desk. That competition is your advantage, and it's why walking through my one door beats walking through any single lender's.
I'm Shawn Selanders. Married, four kids, and I've stared down my share of bills, renewals, and "how are we going to swing this" moments — same as you. That's why my first job isn't paperwork. It's a conversation — your goals, your plans, your situation as it actually is. Then I go to work matching it against every option on my desk. I don't talk like a banker. I talk like the guy at the next table at Tim Hortons who happens to have 25 years of mortgage answers and every lender's rate sheet in front of him.
The bottom line: for most mortgages, my service costs you nothing — the lender pays me a set commission. You get the options, the competition, and someone who picks up the phone.
What Can I Help You With?
Every file starts the same way: a real conversation about where you are and where you want to go. Here's where I do my best work — pick yours and let's get moving.
🔄 Renewing Your Mortgage
Here's something most homeowners never hear: your renewal letter is an opening offer, and you hold more negotiating power at renewal than at any other point in your mortgage. Even better — I can lock a rate up to six months out, sometimes a full year. The earlier we talk, the more options you have.
Shop My Renewal →💰 Equity Takeout & Debt Consolidation
Credit cards at 20% while your home equity sits there doing nothing? Let's fix that math. One payment, one lower rate, room to breathe again — this is one of my favourite calls to make, because the relief on the other end is real.
See How It Works →🏠 Buying a Home
First home or fifth. Pre-approved in 24–48 hours, rate locked up to 120 days, and someone in your corner from offer to keys — walking you through every step in plain language.
Start My Pre-Approval →🏡 Vacation, Second Homes & Investment Properties
A cabin, a lake lot, or a rental that pays for itself — I know which lenders genuinely want these files and how to structure them so the numbers work.
Investment Property →Vacation Homes →🏦 Reverse Mortgages (55+)
Stay in your home, access your equity, no monthly payments. No pressure and no sales pitch — just the straight goods, including whether it's right for you at all.
Learn More →🔧 The Complicated Stuff
Acreage. Self-employed. Manufactured home. A file another lender couldn't place. After 25 years, there isn't much I haven't seen — if your situation has a wrinkle, I've probably ironed that exact one before.
Talk to Me →How It Works — 3 Simple Steps
1. Quick Call
10-15 minutes. I ask a few questions, figure out what you qualify for, and give you a realistic picture.
2. I Shop 20+ Lenders
I match you to the right lender and product, negotiate rates, and handle the back-and-forth.
3. You Get the Right Mortgage
Clean close. No surprises. And I'm still here if you have questions — even years from now.
Deep Alberta Roots — Three Decades and Counting
I moved to Alberta in 1992. Got my mortgage licence in 1999. I've lived in Calgary, raised a family in Okotoks for 20 years, and now call High River home.
I'm not a broker who "covers Southern Alberta" from a call centre. I've lived it. I know the markets, the Realtors, the builders, the appraisers. I know what homes are selling for and what lenders are actually approving.
My office view in High River — Highwood Golf Course at sunset.
Communities I serve:
What Clients Say
"We have worked with Shawn a couple times now and to our great surprise everything that could have gone upside down in our current deal DID! We did not see some of the issues coming that we ended up having to deal with. Throughout all of it, Shawn was a constant source of support we could depend on. He faced every challenge that was thrown at him and exceeded expectation on every point. He is honest and encouraging and just got the job done. Thank you Shawn, I don't know what we would have done without you!"
— Joy George, High River · March 2026
"Shawn was a pleasure to deal with. He did things in a timely and professional manner. He responded to texts and emails almost instantaneously. He answered all my questions and concerns. I highly recommend Shawn for your future mortgage needs."
— Peter Lor, Calgary
"Shawn has helped us with our last 4 mortgages and has worked very hard to get us the most competitive rates possible. I would highly recommend Shawn to my family and friends as he will go above and beyond to get the best rate out there."
— Michelle & Richard Straat, Calgary
"Shawn has been excellent with securing two mortgages for us and I have no hesitation with recommending him."
— Derek McIntyre, Calgary
Free Tools & Resources
📱 Download My Mortgage App — It's Free
Access real-time rates from 20+ lenders, mortgage calculators, stress test tools, side-by-side comparisons, and more.
📊 Check Your Credit Bureau & Credit Score For Free!
Know where you stand before applying for a mortgage. Free, fast, and it won't hurt your score.
Click For a Free Credit CheckLet's Talk. No Pressure. Just Straight Answers.
Whether you're buying your first home, renewing, refinancing, or exploring a reverse mortgage — a 10-15 minute call is all it takes to get a clear picture.
Call/Text: 403-703-6847
Email: Shawn@ShawnSelanders.ca
Office: 614 High View Park NW, High River, AB T1V 1E5
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 5:00 | Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 | Sunday: Closed
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Shawn Selanders
Senior Mortgage Professional · Mortgage Architects
Calgary · Okotoks · High River · Southern Alberta · Since 1999