I Love Mortgage Brokering

Today, we're joined by Vince Gaetano. Vince is the Principal Broker/Owner at Owl Mortgage from Toronto, Ontario, who was inducted into the Canadian Mortgage Broker Hall of Fame in 2019.   Vince is here to discuss how he pivoted into social media, and why he decided to create Owl Mortgage.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Tom Hall from BluMortgage discussing integrating video into you...

Today, we're joined by Jessica Shea. Jessica, a mortgage agent from Omemee, Ontario, funded 20 mortgages in her first 6 months in 2020, and 49 mortgages in her first full year in 2021.   Jessica is here to discuss her transition from her previous business to a broker, how she solved challenging files, and if she should hire an assistant.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, s...

In this episode, I share 3 things to think about when it comes to paying a referral fee.   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a Month" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: www.finmo.ca/ilmb   If you have any questions you want me to answ...

Today, we're re-joined by Sherry Corbitt. Sherry is a mortgage broker from Oshawa, Ontario, who's learnt how saying "no" is actually growing her business.   Sherry is here to discuss how she jumped into the mortgage business, how she tells a client "no", and how attending a mortgage conference completely changed her business.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Reuven Gorsht from Deeded...

Today, we're joined by Kayla Hutchinson. Kayla, an agent at our ILMB Mortgage Pros from Abbotsford, BC, is setting herself up for success in her first year as a broker.   Kayla is here to discuss going from banker to broker, how a file was declined because of 1 tiny detail, and a tip on conversion that's helped retain more clients.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, subscri...

In this episode, I share things to think about when giving gifts in your business.   ILMB Episode 207: https://mortgagebroker.podbean.com/e/166-scott-strattens-realtor-petrus-engelbrecht-on-networking-like-a-boss/   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a Month" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Ne...

Today, we're joined by Justin Chausse. Justin is a mortgage broker from St. Catharines, Ontario and a graduate of our 10 Loans a Month Academy.   Justin is here to discuss what surprised him most when he became a broker, how long it took him to replace his income, and how mapping his customer journey has changed his business.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Tom Hall from BluMortgage...

Today, we're joined by Tyler Stiller. Tyler, a mortgage agent from London, Ontario, has funded 67 mortgages in his first year, totalling $30 million in volume.   Tyler is here to discuss why getting documents up front is critical, and breaks down exactly where all 67 deals came from.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Ben McCabe from Bloom Finance discussing using a reverse mortgage fo...

In this episode, I share 5 things to think about when it comes to buying online leads.   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a Month" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: www.finmo.ca/ilmb   If you have any questions you want me to answer...

Today, we're re-joined by Christine Buemann. Christine is a mortgage broker from Prince George, BC, who's here to talk about the importance of mental health for brokers.   Christine is here to discuss the biggest change she made to her business in the past year, and overcoming fear and being authentic.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Reuven Gorsht from Deeded discussing the benefits...

Today, we're joined by Dion Williams. Dion, an agent at our ILMB Mortgage Pros from Ottawa, Ontario, has learnt how important it is to find a brokerage where you fit.   Dion is here to discuss a deal that he lost when he first started, and some of the takeaways from being a part of ILMB Mortgage Pros.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, subscribe to the "Rookie Mortgage Brok...

In this episode, I share a formula that I've come up with as a way to help give me some space so I can make better decisions.   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a Month" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: www.finmo.ca/ilmb   If you h...

Today, we're joined by Tanya Steenbeek. Tanya is a mortgage broker from Beaumont, Alberta, and a graduate of our 10 Loans a Month Academy, that became a broker after working for 25 years at the bank.   Tanya is here to discuss going from banker to broker, myths she believed about brokers before becoming one, and how mapping her customer journey has been so important for her business.     In today'...

Today, we're joined by Melodie Krawchuk. Melodie, a graduate of our 10 Loans a Month Academy from Calgary, Alberta, recently joined our brokerage, ILMB Mortgage Pros.   Melodie is here to discuss how Game of Phones has helped her business, a deal that she lost in the past that she wouldn't today, and setting boundaries with clients.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Tom Hall from BluM...

In this episode, I share how I use the replace myself method to get tasks off of my plate so I can focus on bigger areas of my business to keep it growing.   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a Month" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit...

Today, we're joined by Bekim Merdita. Bekim is the Vice-President of Edison Financial, a new entrant in the Canadian mortgage space created in 2020 with investments by Rocket Mortgage from the US.   Bekim is here to discuss why they started Edison Financial, what they've learned from Rocket Mortgage in the US, and differences between the Canadian and US markets.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segme...

Today, we're wrapping up 2021 by compiling the best Rookie Mortgage Broker Podcast episodes of the year. Included are Keisha Johnson, Justin Foulis, Augusto Arrarte, Jeff Mudrick & Ben Jeffrey.   If you're interested in joining ILMB Mortgage Pros, visit: www.rookietorockstar.ca   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, subscribe to the "Rookie Mortgage Broker" podcast, available w...

In this episode, I wrap up 2021 by compiling the best of "The Science of Brokering" episodes. Included are "Commitment - How to Create More Realtor Referrals" (episode 39), "Framing Effect - How to Win with a (Slightly) Higher Rate" (episode 40), and "Sunk Cost Fallacy - How to Make Your Clients More Loyal" (episode 45).   Episode 39 - Commitment - How to Create More Realtor Referrals: https://tla...

Today, we're wrapping up 2021 by compiling the best ILMB episodes of the year. Included are Jacob Perez, Jill Moellering, Ron Butler, Dave Butler, Ryan Wiley, Jennine Yool & John Webster.   We'll be back with new episodes in the new year, but in the meantime, keep crushing it Broker Nation.   Episode 284 - Jacob Perez: https://mortgagebroker.podbean.com/e/284-how-jacob-perez-funded-364-mortgages-i...

Today, we're wrapping up 2021 by compiling the best episodes of season 1 of the Rookie Mortgage Broker Podcast, My First $5 Million with Yzabelle Sanico & Henriques Levy. Included are "Where's Your Head At?" (episode 2), "Don't Skip This Step! Mapping Your Customer Journey" (episode 5), and "Henriques Converts an Entire Real Estate Office and Yzabelle Breaks $5 Million!!!" (episode 19).   We also...

In this episode, I wrap up 2021 by compiling the best of "3 Tips & Tricks" episodes. Included are "3 Tips for Managing Your Day" (episode 24), "How to Get More Google Reviews" (episode 31), and "3 Apps Every Broker Should Be Using" (episode 36).   Episode 24 - 3 Tips for Managing Your Day: https://tlam.podbean.com/e/24-3-tips-for-managing-your-day/ Episode 31 - How to Get More Google Reviews: http...

Today, we're paying tribute to our late colleague and friend, Jake Abramowicz. Jake was a mortgage broker from Toronto, Ontario, who was a huge part of the ILMB community.   We've taken some of his best clips from his 3 ILMB appearances and compiled them into this episode. We hope that brokers will continue in the years to come to not only learn from Jake about how to be a better broker, but also...

Today, we're joined by Brandon Finn. Brandon, a graduate of our 10 Loans a Month Academy from Essex, Ontario, gets 1-on-1 coaching from Scott on how to get more realtor partners.   Brandon is here to discuss his goal of funding $7 million in his first year, and what he learned from losing the file of a good friend.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, subscribe to the "Rookie...

In this episode, I share the method I use for business planning and how applying it this past year has increased every area of my business.   To attend the Plan Like Bezos Workshop, visit: www.planlikebezos.com   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a Month" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Netwo...

Today, we're re-joined by Dave Larock. Dave is a mortgage broker and the owner of Integrated Mortgage Planners Inc. from Toronto, Ontario.   Dave is here to discuss his blog, why there's a big spread between fixed and variable, and the rates his clients typically take.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Ben McCabe from Bloom Finance discussing reasons why brokers should be thinking rev...