I Love Mortgage Brokering

Kerri Reed is one of our upcoming speakers at BrokerTalks Toronto on Feb. 16, 2017. Currently visiting Iceland, Kerri shares with us the topics she will be discussing further in detail during her session at BrokerTalks later this month. BROKERTalks is part TED Talk, part Mastermind, and a whole lot of awesome. Built for mortgage brokers, by mortgage brokers.   I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovem...

Our guest this week is Greg Nowik, return guest from episode 3, broker for nearly three decades, and head of The Nowik Team in Nanaimo, BC. We discuss how he continues to learn and adapt to better serve his clients, how he connects with people through events and giveaways, and how he's seen continued success since first beginning his career in 1989.   Involved in the mortgage industry since 1989,...

Eitan Pinsky is a broker with Pinsky Mortgages, based in Vancouver, BC. Since first appearing on the show (episode 56), Eitan's business has doubled in size. On this episode, he shares about his 9 step process for dealing with loans and which members of his team take care of which parts of the loan. He also shares some tools he uses to build his business, which is primarily based around working wi...

Joel Olson is a mortgage broker with DLC-Canadian Mortgage Experts, based in Kamloops, BC. He is also the host of the I Love Kamloops Real Estate podcast, and a past guest on ILMB episode 95.   With the latest and greatest tech, Joel has continued to see growth in his business as we begin 2017. His knack for people and passion for the industry has helped him and his team thrive in the Kamloops are...

Julie Jeffrey is a mortgage agent with Elevation Mortgage, located in Calgary, AB. With a year and half of brokering experience, and many more in banking, Julie has developed a keen sense for relating to customers and showing a deep understanding for her clients' long-term goals. With a passion for empathy and helping people understand their options, Julie excels in finding solutions and providing...

Collin Bruce is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres in Edmonton, AB, we previously interviewed on ILMB episode 62. Leading Dominion Lending's top brokerage in Canada from 2010-2014, Collin Bruce has won CMP's Mortgage Broker of the Year in 2013 and 2015, as well as Mortgage Brokerage of the Year in 2015. Additionally, he is ranked as the #1 broker in Canada for 2013 and 2014. In 2015 h...

DocAssist provides brokers with on-demand admin support, assisting with anything from document organization and completion to working out missing information for lenders and clients. They also have a compliance package for brokers and lenders.   Generally, they assist with any aspect of documentation related to completing a mortgage. The idea stemmed from recognizing the need for lessening the ove...

Bernadette Laxamana is a mortgage broker with Xeva Mortgage out of Burnaby, BC. We previously interviewed Bernadette on ILMB episode 30. Winner of MPC's Mentor of the Year award in 2016 and part of the top 35 brokers in all of Canada, Bernadette excels in the industry through a disciplined routine and dedicated work. Beginning her career with Xeva in 2013, she has since built up her business throu...

Floify is an automated document management deal-processing platform built for US brokers, also accessible to Canadians. Its innovative software solutions provide mortgage professionals with the tools to manage all factors of a mortgage origination through a centralized hub. Brokers and their teams are able to streamline, manage, and organize the lending process, saving time and money while simplif...

Doug Neufeld is a Senior Mortgage Planner with Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Negotiators located in Langley, BC. For more than 2 decades, Doug has worked with clients to help them make the best mortgage decision possible. He is a self-proclaimed "mortgage junkie," passionate about showing people how much they can save through minute details. Wise financial choices can save more time and money...

We previously interviewed Mark in 2014 on ILMB episode 11. Mark writes over 500 loans each year and is highly successful in the industry. Some of his most recent awards include his Inspiration Award and Hall of Fame Award from DLC in 2015, as well as MPP Top Performers in the same year. Through direct referrals from clients, agents, and others he has worked with over the years, Mark has built his...

Tools 'N' Tactics is our newest series, highlighting the best apps, tools, and tactics to help make your mortgage business easier, faster, and more profitable.   Our guest this week is Alex Benjamin, CEO and Co-Founder of Lendful. Lendful is an online, consumer, unsecured lender. They provide unsecured loans up to $35k up to 5 years in duration. These are amortized loans, and not lines of credit....

Tools 'N' Tactics is our newest series, highlighting the best apps, tools, and tactics to help make your mortgage business easier, faster, and more profitable. Our guest this week is Chad Weninger of Snap NOA. Snap NOA is a subscription service which streamlines the approval process by providing a backstage pass to important financial documents. Gain a notice of assessment package with their simpl...

Tools 'N' Tactics is a brand new series highlighting the best apps, tools, and tactics to help make your mortgage business easier, faster, and more profitable. Our guest this week is Gigi Cheng, Chief Business Development Officer with. Fundever is a platform which allows the average mortgage broker to access hundreds of commercial lender via their free online portal. For many brokers, commercial d...

Alim Charania is a broker with AC Lending Group in Calgary, AB. Growing up, Alim wanted to pursue a career in investments. Over the past 14 years, Alim has worked in various positions with major banks in roles such as Manager of Credit & Lending and Senior Account Manager. Beginning his career in real estate in 2012, Alim was named Rookie of the Year for the entire Dominion Lending Centres network...

This week, Scott and Dustan talk about the recent mortgage rule changes implemented by the federal government. They discuss how they think the new rules will affect brokers in the short- and long-term.   Episode 19 of Ask A Broker is sponsored by Lendesk , a mortgage technology company based out of Vancouver that has built an origination program specifically for Canadian brokers.   I Love Mortgage...

Robert Ring is a loan officer with Skyline Home Loans, located in Walnut Creek, California. While working at a car wash selling detail packages, Robert met a loan officer who was looking to hire more salesmen. Over time, his experience in sales and working with people has led him to where he is today. Robert shares about his use of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) in his business, as well as what...

Adam Hawryluk is a mortgage broker with Canadian Mortgage Experts. He holds his BBA from Vancouver Island University and received his Mortgage Broker license from the UBC Sauder School of Business in 2009. Adam is passionate about education, people, and helping clients find solutions. He shares experiences and past failures which have led him to his success today. Adam talks about taking risks, th...

What are some secrets, tips, and tricks for doing this job away from your home base? Guest Jamie Moi shares her answers.   Episode 18 of Ask a Broker is sponsored by Lendesk , a mortgage technology company based out of Vancouver that has built an origination program specifically for Canadian brokers.   Jamie Moi's Website: https://www.westcoastmortgages.ca   Jamie Moi's E-Mail: jamiemoi@jamiemoi.c...

Paul Taylor is the CEO of Mortgage Professionals Canada based in Toronto, ON. He began the position in January 2016. Prior to this, Paul was Director of Operations with the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario. He graduated from the Ivey School of Business with an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management.   Paul talks about what led him to the position of CEO with MPC, his prior...

How would moving into a real estate office affect business and relationships with other realtors? Our guest speaker Stephen Gagnon of Mortgage Designers at Mortgage Architects in Victoria, BC shares his answers and similar experience.   Stephen Gagnon's Website: https://www.mortgagedesigners.ca   I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com   Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar...

Jivan Sanghera graduated from Brock University with a degree in Business Economics and Labour Studies. While selling appliances at a Maytag store, Jivan met Val Martin. She then helped him with the transition to his current role. Jivan was the youngest business development manager ever hired by MCAP Mortgage Corporation. In April 2005, Jivan made the switch to becoming a broker. He is one of the C...

Scott talks with Dustan about his new book, "Be the Better Broker, Volume 2".   I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com   Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar Blueprint: www.get25million.com   Check out our other podcast, 10 Loans a Month: www.10loansamonth.com

Scott Westlake is is a mortgage broker with Denova Group. He started in the industry working for RBC as a mortgage specialist but found the environment to be limiting. In 2003 he co-founded Denova Group & Denova Lending Solutions so he could better serve is clients. Scott talks about how he gets his mailbox to zero, and how his red wine marketing strategy keeps him connected with past clients.   S...

I'm new to brokering, how do I get my phone ringing?   I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com   Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar Blueprint: www.get25million.com   Check out our other podcast, 10 Loans a Month: www.10loansamonth.com