St-Eustache, Canada, March 31, 2022. 

The largest independent mortgage brokerage in Quebec joins forces with the largest independent brokerage firm in Canada. 

PLANIPRÊT MORTGAGE COMPANY (MP) and TMG THE MORTGAGE GROUP INC. (TMG) are pleased to announce they are joining forces to bring more value to their respective brokers and ultimately the consumers they serve each and every day. 

Gilles Bouillon, Founder and CEO of Planipret said: “This strategic alliance allows our firm, already licensed in Quebec and Ontario, to become a national powerhouse for our existing and future brokers. Both organizations will continue to operate with our own brands and state-of-the-art technology platforms but will collaborate to maximize capital investments to accelerate innovation and tools to support brokers and staff.”  Bouillon continued, “this alliance, with continued focus on high quality and standards, has been made possible because both organizations share a similar family culture and vision to support brokers.” 

Grant Thomas, Founder and Partner of TMG said: “I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished as the leading brokerage in Canada and I am incredibly confident about our future alongside Planipret. Thomas continued, “finding similar values and expertise in Gilles and Planipret is a win-win for all brokers within our respective organizations.” 

This strategic alliance brings together two award winning brokerages, best in-class technology, proven processes and systems, and enhanced lender and industry partners for all parties.   

The companies’ success stem from its complete alignment with its brokers and its deep respect for our industry partners and leadership in growing the brokerage channel in Canada. Its values align with continual investment in both people and systems to ensure brokers have the support they need to manage their business. 

“Discovering there was another firm in Canada that was as values driven, technology focused, compliance-centric and as focused on our brokers success and well-being was a true eye-opener” says Mark Kerzner, President and CEO of TMG The Mortgage Group. Kerzner continued “we are extremely excited about this strategic alliance given our values align with our desire for continuous improvement and service excellence.” 

About TMG 

TMG The Mortgage Group has been in business for more than three decades, boasts nearly 1200 mortgage professionals and is currently the largest independent Mortgage Brokerage in Canada.? 

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To date, we have helped hundreds of thousands of Canadians find the mortgage that best suits their financial needs. We have built our reputation by building long-term respected relationships with our lenders and brokers.  

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Our senior management team has years of industry experience behind them and very active in the mortgage brokerage community at large.? 

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Over the years, TMG has worked energetically to promote the benefits of the mortgage broker profession to lenders, government agencies, and the public. These activities, along with our 32 years of experience has actively contributed to more Canadians turning to independent Mortgage Professionals when renewing an existing mortgage or obtaining a mortgage for the first time.? 

TMG is the 2020 and 2021 recipient of the National Full Service Mortgage Brokerage of the Year. 

About Planipret 

Planiprêt is the largest independent mortgage brokerage firm in Quebec. 225 brokers across Quebec and Ontario are currently attached to the firm, which was founded more than 15 years ago by its current President, Mr. Gilles Bouillon. Recipient of the Independent Firm of the Year award at the CMP Awards in 2021, the organization stands out for the quality of its value-based advice by its brokers, its exceptional rigor, its sharing approach, and the performance and reliability of its technological platforms.? 

?As a major promoter of the mortgage broker industry in Quebec with consumers, the AMF, and the various lender-partners, the reputation of Planiprêt and its elite brokers is well established.?? 

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