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Mortgage Agent Level 1 Course

Your first step to an Ontario mortgage licence. Finish in as little as one week.

  • Approved by FSRAThe Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) licenses mortgage agents. This course meets its education requirement for a Level 1 licence. See FSRA's Level 1 licensing steps ↗ (opens in a new tab)
  • 94% pass rateOver the last two years, about 94% of REMIC students passed their final exam.
  • Trained at REMICTwo out of three licensed mortgage agents in Ontario took their course with REMIC.
  • Job placement assistanceBrokerages post openings for new agents on the REMIC Job Bank. You can use it free, for life, once you take the course.
Choose your format

From $358 · Online, live webcast or in-class

Choose how you want to take the course.

Every format includes the full course, the digital textbook written by REMIC founder Joe White, Cait your AI tutor and exam prep.

Online

$358

Best for busy schedules

  • Start today, up to 6 months to finish
  • Message your instructor on weekdays
Enrol, $358

Live Webcast

$365

Best for live Q&A

  • Day, evening or Sunday classes
  • Live exam prep session

In-Class

$445

Best for face-to-face

  • Five days in North York, face to face
  • In-person exam prep session
  • Printed textbook included
Register today and get over $315 in free bonusesSee what's included
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    $198
  • Career Launch WorkshopA live 1-hour online workshop with a REMIC instructor on choosing a brokerage and planning your first 90 days.
    $100
  • FinFluencer ebook and workbookThe book on building trust and attracting clients as a financial professional, plus the workbook.
    $19.99

Total value$317.99 Free

How to claim: register for any format and log in. Your bonuses are waiting in your course. No code needed.

Bonuses come with a paid registration. They have no cash value and cannot be exchanged or transferred. If you withdraw, we remove the bonuses we can.

Ontario's mortgage agents learn here.

More than 100,000 students since 2010. Here is what they say.

Cait, REMIC's AI tutor

Meet Cait, your AI tutor

Cait lives inside your course. Stuck at 11 pm? You get an answer right away.

CaitOnline
What is the difference between GDS and TDS?
Both compare costs to your client's gross income. GDS counts housing costs only: the mortgage payment, property tax and heating. TDS adds every other debt payment, like car loans and credit cards. Lenders set a limit for each one.
Can you quiz me on it?
Sure. A client pays $500 a month on a car loan. Does that go in GDS, TDS, or both?

Example conversation

How to become a mortgage agent

There are four steps to getting licensed, and this course is the first one. Not sure this career fits you? Take the 2-minute quiz


  1. Take the course

    1 week to 6 months, online or in class.


  2. Pass the exam

    50 questions in 3 hours. You need 60% to pass.


  3. Get hired

    Find a brokerage with our free job placement assistance.


  4. Get licensed

    Apply to FSRA, then start working with clients.

Life as a mortgage agent

FAQ

Read the full program guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Do I need any experience?

No. We recommend a high school education, with English or French and math at that level.

Which format should I choose?

Online if you want to start today and study on your own schedule. Live Webcast if you want a live teacher from home. You also get the same online access as soon as you pay, so you can start right away before your class begins. In-Class if you want a week in our classroom, with the printed textbook included.

Can I take the course while I work full-time?

Yes. Online fits around any job, since you study when you want. Live Webcast has weeknight evening and Sunday classes. In-Class runs Monday to Friday during the day, so you need a full week off.

What does it cost to get licensed, in total?

Plan for about $1,320 to $1,410 to get your licence, plus any fees your brokerage charges. Here is what goes into that:

  • This course: $358 online, $365 live webcast, or $445 in class. Your exam is included.
  • Criminal record check: $19.15, through FSRA's approved vendor.
  • FSRA licence fee: $941 for a new Level 1 licence. FSRA charges less if you apply later in its licensing year, which ends March 31.

Some brokerages pay the licence fee for you. Many also charge fees once you join, like a monthly desk fee or a fee per deal, so ask for the full list before you sign. FSRA fees are as of October 2026.

What happens if I fail the exam?

You can book one rewrite for the next exam date. After the exam, you can see a report of the topics you missed, so you know what to study. If you fail the rewrite too, FSRA requires you to take the course again and pay the full price.

How long do I have to get licensed?

Your course certificate is good for 2 years after you pass. You need to be hired by a brokerage and licensed within that time, or you will have to take the course again.

How do I register and pay?

Choose a format on this page and pay online. You can also register in person at 2175 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 307, North York, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. We take Visa, Mastercard, debit, and cash. You get your login right away.

Do I have to renew my licence?

Yes. Your licence runs one year and ends on March 31. Your brokerage renews it for you, and the FSRA renewal fee is $841. Every two years, you also need 15 hours of continuing education: a 5-hour conduct course and 10 hours of professional courses. REMIC offers both.

What if I need more time?

You can extend your course access for $50 for one month, $75 for two months, or $100 for six months. The extension starts from your original end date. Contact support to add one.

Can I get a refund?

If you withdraw before your exam and within 30 days of registering, you get your money back minus a $150 withdrawal fee. After 30 days, or once you start the exam, there is no refund. You can also give your spot to someone else for $100 before you try the exam.

The full rules are in our Student Academic Policy Handbook.

Can I switch to a different class?

Yes. Contact REMIC Support to move to another class date. A transfer fee applies.

Can I get some of my tuition back at tax time?

Yes. We send you a T2202 tax form when you pay more than $100 in eligible tuition in a year. Forms are ready by the end of February.

If you are 26 to 65, the Canada Training Credit may pay back up to half your tuition, depending on the credit you have built up. Your balance is on your CRA notice of assessment. Canada Training Credit details ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Can you run the course at my brokerage?

Yes. We run this course in-house at brokerages that meet our standards. A REMIC instructor teaches it, and the price, content and exam are the same. Contact us to set it up.

Your first step to a mortgage career.

Start online today. Not sure yet? Take the 2-minute quiz to see if the career fits you.

Before you enrol: Program guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)Student policy handbook (opens in a new tab)Withdrawals and refunds (opens in a new tab)

Everything in the course

23 modules and a final case study, about 47 hours in total.

Cover of Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, Agent EditionTextbook cover

Built on the textbook Mortgage Brokering in Ontario, Agent Edition, by Joe White.

Each module has a video lesson, a quiz and an assignment, with help from your instructor and Cait, your AI tutor. You finish with a case study, a prep guide and a practice exam.

The course is in English. Online students have up to 6 months. You must complete all required course materials to pass, and your mark comes from the final exam.

The industry and the basics

  1. 01Market Overview
  2. 02Basic Mortgage Concepts
  3. 03Advanced Mortgage Concepts
  4. 04Property Ownership in Ontario
  5. 05Regulation and Legislation
  6. 06Transaction Overview
  7. 07Insurance in the Mortgage Industry
  8. 08Calculating a Mortgage Payment

Working with a client

  1. 09Attracting a Client
  2. 10First Contact
  3. 11The Initial Consultation

The application, from documents to closing

  1. 12Application Analysis: Borrower Documents
  2. 13Application Analysis: Application Ratios
  3. 14Application Analysis: Borrower Credit
  4. 15Application Analysis: The Property
  5. 16Choosing the Lender
  6. 17Submitting the Application
  7. 18Borrower Disclosure
  8. 19Closing the Transaction

The law and your duties

  1. 20Contract Law
  2. 21Mortgage Remedies
  3. 22Mortgage Fraud
  4. 23Ethics and Mortgage Brokering
  5. CSFinal Case Study

Online, $358

How the online course works

You study on your own schedule, from any computer.

What happens

  • You get your login and the digital textbook as soon as you pay.
  • You work through the 23 modules in order. Each one has a video lesson, a quiz and an assignment.
  • You take the practice exam, then book your final exam online when you are ready.

Help along the way

  • Your instructor answers your messages Monday to Friday, during business hours.
  • Cait, your AI tutor, answers questions at any hour.
  • You can talk with other students in the course discussions.
Study time
About 47 hours in total
Access
Up to 6 months. You can finish in one week.
You need
A computer with internet and basic computer skills. For the online exam, also a webcam.

Printed textbook: $70 extra. It ships within 2 business days.

Enrol online, $358

Live Webcast, $365

What a live class looks like

A real class with an instructor, on your computer at home.

During class

  • Your instructor teaches each module live, with examples from real files.
  • You ask questions out loud or in the chat, and get an answer right away.
  • The last part of the course is a live exam prep session.

Pick a schedule

Weekdays
Five days, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm
Sundays
Five Sundays in a row, 9:30 am to 4 pm
Evenings
Twelve weeknight evenings over about four weeks, 6:30 to 9 pm

Also included

  • The full online course, so you can review any module after class.
  • Cait, your AI tutor, at any hour.

You need

  • A computer with a steady internet connection, and speakers or headphones.

All times are Eastern.

In-Class, $445

What a class week looks like

Five days in our North York classroom, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm.

During the week

  • You get your printed textbook on the first day.
  • Your instructor teaches each module face to face, and you ask questions as you go.
  • The week ends with an in-person exam prep session.
  • You can write the final exam at the same office when you are ready, and get your result that day.
Where
2175 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 307, North York, near Sheppard and Victoria Park
Bring
A pen and a calculator. For the exam, bring two pieces of ID, one with your photo.
Also included
The full online course and Cait, your AI tutor

Free 2-minute quiz

Not sure this career is right for you?

Answer 10 quick questions to see how well the job fits you.

  • Find out where you are strong, and what to prepare for
  • Get a format recommendation that fits your schedule
  • Free, with your results right away

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