The Western Canadian solution for real estate finance

Built on market experience over the past 30 years, we deliver flexibility to Borrowers, efficiency to Brokers, and security to Investors

About Shelter Lending

At Shelter Lending, we believe lending should be guided by wisdom, not rigid rules. Founded in Western Canada by a team of experienced financial professionals, we created Shelter to bring clarity, fairness, and common sense back to borrowing.

We understand that life doesn’t always fit inside a checkbox. That’s why we look beyond credit scores and formulas, taking the time to understand each story, each circumstance, and each opportunity.

Our approach is simple: combine deep expertise with human insight to deliver lending solutions that make sense. Whether you’re a broker or a borrower, you can count on us for thoughtful guidance, transparent communication, and decisions rooted in experience.

Our approach

Shelter Lending uses a solution based lending approach for borrowers with unique and challenging situations. Our common sense lending guidelines make us one of Western Canada’s premiere private and alternative lenders.

Our goal

With over 80 years of combined experience, we’re committed to building a progressive, efficient company routed in sound common sense lending practices.

My partners and I pride ourselves on building a company that makes it easy for brokers to help their borrowers get the keys to their new home.

– Dave McKitrick –

Chairman & CEO

My partners and I pride ourselves on building a company that makes it easy for brokers to help their borrowers get the keys to their new home.

– Dave McKitrick –

Chairman & CEO

About the team

With decades of experience in private lending, our team brings trusted insight and practical solutions that help borrowers succeed, brokers deliver and investors grow with confidence.

Our values

The principles that guide every decision we make
The principles that guide every decision we make The principles that guide every decision we make 

Our values

The principles that guide every decision we make

Lending & supporting a good cause

When you fund a mortgage through Shelter Lending, you can feel good helping your clients and Opportunity International. Shelter Lending is committed to giving a portion of its profits to help Opportunity International.

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