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Forget the comparisons: success in brokering comes in many forms

October 2, 2024 5 Comments

I am tired of being told I am doing it wrong.

Mortgage brokers: Are you asking the right questions when choosing a mortgage brokerage?

August 6, 2024 No Comments

As a mortgage broker, you negotiate tirelessly to secure the best rates and terms for your clients. But have you applied the same diligence to selecting your brokerage?

Canadians not negotiating their renewal rates

Borrowers leaving money on the table by not negotiating their mortgage renewal rates

June 12, 2024 2 Comments

According to a recent survey conducted Mortgage Professionals Canada, Canadians are doing less haggling at renewal, despite most facing higher interest rates.

Opportunities for brokers-farm financing in Canada

Harvesting opportunities for brokers: the untapped potential of farm financing

February 14, 2024 No Comments

Brokers without a rural upbringing may not know a lot about how farms or farm financing work, but even a residential broker can be taught how to handle a farm deal.

How new mortgage brokers are overcoming the challenges of today’s high-rate environment

January 23, 2024 No Comments

It’s no secret that the current high-rate environment has been challenging for mortgage borrowers and mortgage professionals alike.

How the Smith Manoeuvre can help mortgage brokers grow their business

January 5, 2024 No Comments

For nearly four decades, Canadians have turned to an investment strategy of writing off the interest from mortgage payments as tax-deductible. Known as the Smith

The importance of effective listening to your success as a broker

December 14, 2023 No Comments

As mortgage brokers look for ways to stand out in a competitive industry landscape, it’s increasingly important to consider the impact that clear and concise communication can have on service levels.

Creating engaging mortgage content: how to build trust and authority for your clients

June 1, 2023 1 Comment

Brokers need to be well-informed about market trends, interest rates, policy changes, and economic indicators to be able to provide valuable insights to their clients other than simply product information and interest rate changes.

Mortgage renewal strategies in today’s high interest rate environment

May 7, 2023 No Comments

The current interest rate climate for mortgage brokers and their clients is dramatically different compared to just a year ago, requiring a whole new strategy when it comes to renewals.

Four Tips to Speed up Your Underwriting Process

April 18, 2022 No Comments

For many Canadian Mortgage professionals, underwriting a deal is just part of the job. It’s done so often, it can feel methodical and automatic.

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