Mortgage Matters with Gretchen Podcast

Katie Deering has worked in the financial services and insurance industry since 2012. Since starting with Co-operators, she has obtained her general insurance, life, and mutual funds licenses. She holds her Qualified Associate Financial planning (QAFP) and her Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations and is working towards her CFP. Join us as we discuss renting part of your home for cash flow...

Kate Arviko started her mortgage career on the lender side, and after years of working with mortgage brokers across Canada, made the move to SIMPLINSUR, which provides exclusive access to a suite of insurance products to M3 brokers across Canada. Join us as we discuss the difference between Mortgage Life Insurance and Term Insurance, how to know if you need life, disability and/or critical illness...

Judith Tait is a Business Coach helping women to STAND OUT online, fearless and confident as the face behind their brand, and in the forefront of their business. She built and scaled her first business to six figures using the leveraging power of a dedicated team, all while working full-time in her career as a Police Officer. Now, her passion is to help women achieve the same personal and financia...

Josh Fawcett works as a part of the Constantine & Co team at Keller Williams Capital Realty in their Moncton office. He deals with a wide range of clients from first-time home buyers to people looking to sell and move to a senior's apartment, although most of his business has been listing homes for people looking to move up.  Join us as we discuss insights about investing in real estate in New...

Josiah Vandenbroek is a Real Estate Investor east of Toronto who believes that anyone can pull themselves out of debt and create a passive income. Join us as we discuss financial advice to help you during the pandemic, priceless tips for buying an investment property and being a landlord, and whether you should consider being a private lender for the high rate of return.

John Casey is a 30-year communications and public relations professional with 15 years of hands-on global PR agency experience and 15 additional years as the sole proprietor of Casey Communications in Detroit, Michigan. Join us as we discuss managing your time, the importance of discipline in any business endeavour, and the importance of the concept of "billable hours" from the PR and Advertising...

Jenifer Merifield is a Personal Excellence Master Mentor and Coach with 13+ years of experience. Join us as we discuss becoming adaptable and finding happiness during times of stress, overcoming mindset blocks and fears as you prepare to invest in real estate, and tools to finding focus on your next steps if you've lost your job.

Ian Sanchez is a Trusted Advisor at Allstate Canada and he specializes in Home and Auto insurance. Ian comes from a sales and service background. His passion has always been to meet and exceed clients' expectations. Ian is a winner of the Forecaster Award.  Join us as we discuss the benefits of home insurance, demystifying insurance myths, the top 3 tips when getting insurance, and filing a claim.

As the President of Home Owner Soon, Guy Lew is a financial problem solver, working with his clients to achieve their goals with the best solution for them. Join us as we discuss insufficient down payments, damaged/bruised credit, and undeclared or business for self-income.

Greg Norris has over 30 years of corporate experience helping multinational companies such as Johnson and Johnson & GlaxoSmithKline grow domestically and internationally by leading launch teams and with other key strategic positions. Join us as we discuss strategies that allowed Best Broadcast to improve their cash flow to pay their employees, buy inventory & have operating expenses to foc...

David Gyurits has more than 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, prior to starting his current role as a Regional Manager with Mortgage Alliance. Join us as we discuss what is happening with Equifax and mortgage deferrals, what wellness & motivation practices to incorporate into your new work-from-home life, and what's going on with mortgage rates.

Christa Mitchell is the Chief Strategy Officer, Managing Partner & Director at Pineapple. Christa focuses on growing the network of brokers and agents while also helping lead the technology division to expand, create efficiencies and refine solutions offered to the network.  Join us as we discuss Christa's path to creating a successful career, handling challenges in a high-pressure industry, j...

Brennan Trenouth, Business Development Manager, joined Home Trust in 2012 after completing his business degree at Brock University. Join us as we discuss alternative mortgages and how they compare to "the bank" and other best-rate mortgages, the people who Home Trust helps, and secured lending solutions to choose from.

Ana Rejab, Business Development Manager, CIBC Business Banking, Scarborough & Durham Market for CIBC, helps business owners realize CIBC's ambitions through advisory and tailored solutions. Join us as we discuss what business banking is and what business owners are eligible, challenges for business owners and how to turn them into opportunities, and buying commercial, rental or business proper...

Afshan Ahmad is the chief number cruncher at Afshan Ahmad CPA Professional Corporation. Her accounting practice serves as a one stop and an all-inclusive resource for small businesses to obtain accounting and tax services from Chartered Professional Accountants at competitive rates. Join us as we discuss the best way to keep up on the latest Government COVID-19-related relief programs, suggestions...

Julie is a trained arbitrator, a Qualified Mediator, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, an Advanced Certified Elder Mediator, and a certified specialist in both​​​​​​​​ Family Mediation and Family Separation Finances.​​​​​​​​ Julie is the current Chair of the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO).​​​​​​​​ Join us as we discuss how mediation can help when over 55 and considerin...

Anita is the quintessential business professional and a prolific real estate investor. A previous winner at the Canadian Real Estate Wealth (CREW) Investor Awards, Anita has been featured as a keynote speaker and panelist on “Two Unit Legalization in Durham”. ​​​​​​​​Join us as we discuss today's high housing prices and should you sell and rent, choosing your real estate investment strategy, and i...

Quentin D’Souza is a multiple award-winning Real Estate Investor, and a trusted authority on investing in the Durham Region. He is also the Chief Education Officer of the Durham Real Estate Investors Club. Join us as we discuss why invest in real estate as a long term strategy, the importance of working with a peer group to learn the ins & outs of investing, and getting clear on your "Why?".

Ana Rejab is a Senior Account Manager, Small Business at the BDC, Business Development Bank of Canada. Ana combines her cross-cultural intelligence, her passion for helping communities thrive, and her knowledge of business financing to help fuel local economic growth. Join us as we discuss when to refinance your home vs. get a business loan to grow your business, how to prepare to apply for a busi...

Amiel Jelinek is a full-time Mortgage Broker located in Waterdown, ON, offering mortgage services all across Canada. Along with his Mortgage Broker license, Amiel also has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and holds a non-practicing Professional Engineers license with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). Join us as we discuss what's happening...

Bianca Del Bois is a Digital Marketing/Branding professional with The Windrose Group who is passionate about helping companies build brand awareness through thoughtful communications. Join us as we discuss strategies to market to customers vs. business and referral partners, tips for the best online events & webinars, and branding.