I Love Mortgage Brokering

Today, we're re-joined by Adam Walker. Adam is a Mortgage Agent from Walker Mortgages from Simcoe, Ontario, who previously worked a bank for 17 years as a Mortgage Advisor and Area Sales Manager.   Adam is here to debunk the 5 myths he heard as a bank specialist before he became a Broker, and explains them from both sides.   Adam's 1st ILMB Appearance in Episode 504: https://mortgagebroker.podbean...

Today, Scott shares the cognitive bias called the "less is better effect", and breaks down how you can apply it to your mortgage business.   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: https://hubs.li/Q01xdVGv0   If you're looking to start your own podcast and need production services, visit: www.ilmbproductions.com   Follow on Instagram: @scottpeckford...

Today, we're joined by Dan Eisner. Dan is the Founder and CEO of True North Mortgage and THINK Financial from Calgary, Alberta, which does over $4 billion a year in funded mortgages. True North has also recently launched Morcado Trust, a regulated trust company, that allows the average Canadian to buy chunks of individual mortgages.   Dan is here to discuss how he started True North Mortgage and w...

Today, we're joined by Ivan Wanis Ruiz. Ivan is the Founder of the Public Speaking Lab from Toronto, Ontario, a training and consulting service that specializes in communication skills both in person and online. Ivan is also the author of the book "End Boring", which is all about tactical approaches to communication.   Ivan is here to discuss how you can get people's attention in both online and i...

Today, we're joined by Paul Meredith. Paul is a Mortgage Broker and Paul Meredith Team President from Toronto, Ontario, who does over $100 million a year in mortgages, and is also the author of the best-selling book "Beat the Bank – How To Win The Mortgage Game In Canada".   Paul is here to discuss the importance of mindset, how changing his mindset changed his life, and the things you should do i...

Today, we're re-joined by Vance Hagan. Vance is Senior Loan Officer at Loan Pronto from Charlotte, North Carolina, who's consistently been on the Scotsman Guide Top National Loan Officers and also the Top 1% National Loan Officer UWM.   Vance is here to discuss how they're competing by not changing their business model, focusing on product mix, and how a lender is using AI to underwrite and negoti...

Today, we're re-joined by Sarah Sloane. Sarah is a Mortgage Broker and the Founder of Mint Mortgage from Warman, Saskatchewan, who's built a 15-year career by making a unique client experience.   Sarah is here to discuss 2 additions she's made to her mortgage application, her loyalty program for clients, and how she gets such high engagement from her clients.   Sarah's 1st ILMB Appearance in Episo...

Today, we're joined by Kishshana Palmer, CFRE. Kishshana is the Founder and CEO of ManageMint, Inc from Atlanta, Georgia (by way of NYC), a leadership consulting firm with a focus in strategy, management and growth. Kishshana is also a podcaster, trainer, coach, author and international keynote speaker, with a 20+ year background in fundraising, marketing, and talent management. She is Founder of...

Today, Scott is interviewed by Jeff Hill of Surex Insurance for his show, The Surex Advantage, available on BHBTV.   Scott and Jeff discuss how he almost nuked the podcast, why he never wanted to work with rookies, and how he's dealt with haters.   Watch The Surex Advantage here .   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: https://hubs.li/Q01xdVGv0  ...

Today, we're joined by Candice Carr. Candice is a Mortgage Broker and the Owner of Kindred Mortgage Co. from Regina, Saskatchewan, who averages 200 mortgages a year.   Candice is here to discuss how adding SEO has helped her business, the importance of relationships in the industry, and why you should be tracking the mortgages that you haven't done.   Kindred Mortgage Website: www.kindredmortgagec...

Today, we're re-joined by Nicolee Evans. Nicolee is a Mortgage Agents and Director of Operations at Laframboise Mortgage from Whitby, Ontario, who specializes in working with self-employed, BFS, clients.   Nicolee is here to discuss some of the best sources of BFS clients, scripting for talking to a 'B' client who thinks they're 'A', and scripting for clients coming up for renewal who will see a m...

Today, we're re-joined by Brandon Love. Brandon is a Mortgage Agent at BRX Mortgage from Burlington, Ontario, who has made more in 2023 than he did in 2022, and is also the co-host of 2 new podcasts.   Brandon is here to discuss how he gets a constant stream of referrals without a large database, why he and his business partner started 2 podcasts this year, and how he motivates himself.   Brandon...

Today, we're joined by Leslie Morris. Leslie is the Owner and Managing Broker of The Morris Team from Kitchener, Ontario. Leslie has been in the industry for 22 years, and has done the same volume, $55 million, in 2023 as she did in 2022, grabbing more market share.   Leslie is here to discuss SMS vs. email campaigns, how you can increase your open rate by 600%, and why she created a unique role i...

Today, we're joined by Jesse Stone. Jesse is a Mortgage Agent from Blackstock, Ontario, who's been in the industry since June 2022, and is one of the BRX Rookie to Rockstar graduates.   Jesse is here to discuss a strategy he uses to get Realtors to give him their lists, the mindset to overcome rejection, and how Toastmasters has helped him grow his business.   Jesse Stone's Website: www.stonemortg...

Today, Scott shares his number 1 strategy for generating a review, a referral, and social content from a single client, and his absolute best tactic for getting people's attention in this current market.   Email Script: "Hey Bob, Would you know of anyone who would be interested in a free Cash Flow Coaching session? Scott PS - I have 12 different strategies we have been using to help improve monthl...

Today, we're re-joined by Carter Zimmerman. Carter is the President of Lendesk from Denver, Colorado, and is also one of the Co-Founders of Finmo.   Carter is here to discuss 5 tips for using AI in your mortgage business, and the launch of their brand new product that combines the power of AI with Lender Spotlight.   Carter's 1st ILMB Appearance in Episode 459: https://mortgagebroker.podbean.com/e...

Today, Scott shares why cold calling doesn't work for 97% of people, the 4 different types of outreach you can do, and how to upgrade your communication plan.   Asim Ali ILMB Episode 231: https://mortgagebroker.podbean.com/e/187-97-million-volume-after-24-months-in-the-business/ MacDaniel Phillips ILMB Episode 393: https://mortgagebroker.podbean.com/e/393-macdaniel-phillips/   The I Love Mortgage...

Today, we're re-joined by Dave Larock. Dave is a Mortgage Broker and the Owner of Integrated Mortgage Planners Inc. from Toronto, Ontario, and writes one of the most well-read blogs in the country.   Dave is here to answer the questions: → When will the bank of Canada stop raising rates? → Where did the 2% inflation target come from? → And is the 5 year fixed right to do right now?   Dave's 1st IL...

Today, we're re-joined by Frances Hinojosa, for part 2 of a 2 part episode.   Frances is a Mortgage Broker, and also the Founding Partner and CEO of Tribe Financial Group from Oakville, Ontario, who has 30 years experience in the financial service sector.   Frances is here to discuss times she's overcome failure, adversity in the market, and why you shouldn't be chasing the white rabbits.   France...

Today, we're joined by Frances Hinojosa, for part 1 of a 2 part episode.   Frances is a Mortgage Broker, and also the Founding Partner and CEO of Tribe Financial Group from Oakville, Ontario, who has 30 years experience in the financial service sector.   Frances is here to discuss toxic positivity, being resourceful, and how you can't internalize the market as a Broker.   In today's "Ask The Exper...

Today, we're re-joined by Jim Steffler, for part 2 of a 2 part episode.   Jim is a Mortgage Agent from Waterloo, Ontario, who's been in the industry for 5 years, after spending almost 2 decades working his way up from sales person to District Operations Manager at Future Shop and Best Buy.   Jim is here to discuss what processes allow him to do that many files with only 1 assistant, why tracking l...

Today, we're joined by Jim Steffler, for part 1 of a 2 part episode.   Jim is a Mortgage Agent from Waterloo, Ontario, who's been in the industry for 5 years, after spending almost 2 decades working his way up from sales person to District Operations Manager at Future Shop and Best Buy.   Jim is here to discuss how he funded 73 mortgages in his first year, why he was wrong in assuming friends and...

Today, we're joined by Adam Walker, for part 2 of a 2 part episode.   Adam is a Mortgage Agent at Walker Mortgages from Simcoe, Ontario, who previously worked a bank for 17 years as a Mortgage Advisor and Area Sales Manager.   Adam is here to discuss how he has been doing YouTube, how he makes his content, and his touch points for Realtors.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Jeff Hill...

Today, we're joined by Adam Walker, for part 1 of a 2 part episode.   Adam is a Mortgage Agent at Walker Mortgages from Simcoe, Ontario, who previously worked a bank for 17 years as a Mortgage Advisor and Area Sales Manager.   Adam is here to discuss the myths and differences between being a mortgage specialist at a bank and being a Mortgage Broker.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have R...

Today, we're joined by Christian Bachelder, for part 2 of a 2 part episode.   Christian is the Broker/Owner and Co-founder of The One Brokerage from Los Angeles County, California, one of the fastest growing brokerages in the US.   Christian is here to discuss his approach to marketing, and 4 different marketing strategies that have lead to closed deals.   Christian's 1st ILMB Appearance in Episod...