In it to win it — for you.

Michael James is one of Canada's most decorated rugby players turned award-winning mortgage broker. 57 caps for Canada, 4 Rugby World Cups, 11 seasons in France — and now 15+ years fighting for BC families to get the best mortgage possible. The same person. The same drive. A different field.

Michael grew up in Burnaby, BC, where he learned early that results come from preparation, not luck. Over a decorated rugby career representing Canada on the world stage, he developed the traits that define his work today — discipline under pressure, a team-first mentality, and an absolute refusal to accept the first answer if a better one exists. When he transitioned into mortgages, those instincts transferred directly: study every option, negotiate without hesitation, and stay in the fight until the client gets the outcome they deserve. The mortgage business rewards the same qualities the game did — and Michael has never stopped playing to win.

That approach earned him Hall of Fame stature in the business and recognition as the Best Mortgage Broker in North Vancouver. But ask his clients and they'll tell you about something simpler — a broker who picks up the phone, explains things in plain language, and fights to turn a "no" from the bank into an approved deal.

Whether you're buying your first place, renewing, refinancing, or unlocking equity for the next chapter of life, Michael tailors the mortgage to your situation — then shops it across 30+ lenders so you never overpay. And in 99% of cases, it costs you nothing: the lender pays the fee.

Michael is now part of A Better Way · Dominion Lending Centres, one of Canada's largest brokerages — bringing his clients deeper lender access, sharper underwriting, and even more room to negotiate on their behalf.