Tyler Shymkiw, PhD · Thrive Mortgage
Clear mortgage advice.
A plan that fits your life.
Buying, renewing or refinancing? I’ll help you compare your options, understand the full cost and choose a mortgage that fits your goals.
I’m Tyler Shymkiw, a Mortgage Broker with Thrive Mortgage. Based in Maple Ridge, I help clients across British Columbia make informed mortgage decisions.
Tyler Shymkiw, PhD
Mortgage Broker · Thrive Mortgage
Awards & recognition
Recognized in our community.
Backed by an award-winning team.
2026 A-List Award
Favourite Mortgage Professional & Location
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows News readers’ choice
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2025 A-List Award
Favourite Mortgage Professional
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows News readers’ choice
2025 Top Mortgage Team
Thrive Mortgage · A Better Way
Top Mortgage Team of the Year, presented by Mortgage Architects & Dominion Lending Centres. Team award.
Start with what you need
What’s your next move?
Buying a home
Understand your budget, prepare for approval and compare financing options before you make your next move.
Explore home-buying options →Renewing your mortgage
Review your lender’s offer and weigh the rate, costs and flexibility before deciding whether to stay or switch.
Review my renewal options →Considering refinancing
Compare payments, fees and remaining debt before using your equity or changing your mortgage structure.
Explore refinancing →A careful comparison.
Direct, personal service.
An analytical approach
My research background helps me ask better questions and look beyond the headline rate.
Work directly with me
Hands-on guidance from our first conversation through completion, with appointments available outside normal banking hours.
Help with complex files
Self-employed income, debt consolidation or a changing financial situation can require a closer look. I’ll help you understand the available paths.
A clear path forward
What working together looks like
Start with a conversation
Tell me what you’re planning. We’ll discuss your goals, circumstances and timing, then outline the application and documents needed.
Compare your options
Once your information is reviewed, we’ll compare suitable mortgage options—including rates, payments, penalties and flexibility—and build your plan.
Move through approval and closing
I’ll guide you through the lender’s requirements, explain your mortgage terms and work with Thrive’s team and your lawyer or notary toward completion.
Stay connected
You’ll have someone to contact as your circumstances change, new questions arise or your next renewal approaches.
Client experiences
What clients say
“Tyler helped us navigate our first-time mortgage/home-buying experience. He was communicative, knowledgeable, and able to clearly explain what to expect during the process. Looking forward to working together again when it comes time to renew!”
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“Tyler is knowledgeable, approachable, and dedicated to getting his clients the best rate. I would use him again and have recommended him to others!”
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Local roots. Broader reach.
Maple Ridge is home.
Your plans can take you further.
I’m raising my family in Maple Ridge, with a background in local community leadership and advocacy. That personal connection matters to how I work with clients.
Whether you’re in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Mission, the Tri-Cities, Langley, Burnaby or elsewhere in BC, we can start with a phone or online conversation.
A clear next step
Tell me what you’re planning—or what you’re unsure about. We’ll review your situation, identify the relevant options and work out the next step together.
Self-employed mortgagesDebt consolidationMortgage calculators
Mortgage options and approval depend on your circumstances and lender requirements.
Let’s review your optionsStart with a conversation
Tell me what you’re planning—or what you’re unsure about. We’ll work out the next step together.
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