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.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

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, Greg is passionate about building strong relationships with his team and clients. After moving to Nanaimo in 1998, Greg opened a second office location. He now spends his time between our Port Coquitlam and Nanaimo offices. His drive and dedication to the practice stems from his love for people and helping others succeed.   This episode of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta, and Fundever, a revolutionary digital platform that connects licensed mortgage brokers with commercial lenders across Canada. When you sign up, mention you heard about them thr

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 with realtors. His advice is ideal for those looking to build their database of real estate agents.   Eitan Pinsky's Website: https://pinskymortgages.ca   Eitan Pinsky's E-Mail: eitan@pinskymortgages.ca   Zoho Website: https://www.zoho.com   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

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 area, further increasing his network through the business and his podcast. Joel shares with us how he utilizes different apps and services to effectively communicate with his clients, streamlining the process and keeping everyone in the loop.   Joel Olson's Website: https://www.joelolson.ca   Joel Olson's E-Mail: joel@cmexp.com   Floify Website: https://floify.com   Testimonial Engine Website: https://mytestimonialengine.com   BombBomb Video Engine Website: https://bombbomb.com   Slybroadcast Website: https://www.slybroadcast.com   I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com   Find out mo

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 the best possible service for her customers.   Through over 100 e-mail templates and other systems, Julie has risen above the competition in terms of providing transparent, honest, and bold customer service. She shares with us how she's built up her business, what tools she's used to get there, and how you can do the same.   This episode of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta, and Fundever, a revolutionary digital platform that connects licensed mortgage brokers with commercial lenders across Canada. When you sign up, mention you heard about them t

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 he funded 1059 mortgages, averaging 88 mortgages per month. Collin shares how he manages his team to meet the volume of clients they work with and how he still meets face-to-face with clients amidst the busyness.   This episode of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta, and Fundever, a revolutionary digital platform that connects licensed mortgage brokers with commercial lenders across Canada. When you sign up, mention you heard about them through ILMB and Scott Peckford.   Collin Bruce's Website: https://collinbruce.ca   Collin Bruce's E-Mail:  cbruc

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 overwhelming amount of paperwork most brokers face. A soft launch in April 2016 has since grown to its current stature at the end of the year.   DocAssist Website: https://docassist.ca   DocAssist E-Mail: jason@docassist.ca   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

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 through excellent service and client appreciation events of up to 700 people a few times each year. She also does monthly first-time buyer seminars, averaging 15-20 people per session. Bernadette shares how her routine has brought her success in brokering. She describes her approach to the business and gives tips for those looking to build up their foundation.   This episode of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta, and Fundever, a revolutionary digital platform that connects licensed mortgage brokers with commercial lenders across Canada. When you sign up,

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 simplifying your business.   The dashboard is available online. An overview of each loan in process is shown, highlighting necessary actions for each deal. Aimed at increasing the level of communication between brokers and clients, referral partners, and members involved in a deal, Floify's services ensure swift, effective, and efficient mortgage processes.   Floify Website: https://floify.com   Floify E-Mail: support@floify.com   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:

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 in the long-term. Through experience and expertise, Doug has found success in delegation, working alongside his team, and finding balance between his work and home life. He specializes in residential mortgages for purchase, refinance, or renewal.   Doug shares how he has found long-term success through proper delegation and working with his team. He also gives helpful tips, habits and practices for success in brokering.   This episode of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta, and Fundever, a revolutionary digital platform that connects licensed mortga

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 success on relationships and hard work. He is also a partial owner of a golf course. One of his most recent investments is in a local pest control company. Mark discusses how he effectively manages his time, the ways he has built a successful team, and the most important factors in bringing value to a business.   Episode 129 of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta.   Mark Goode's Website: https://markgoode.ca   Mark Goode's E-Mail: mark@markgoode.ca   Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation Website: https://pioneerwest.com   I Love Mortgage Brokeri

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. After seeing the state of the Canadian market, the co-founders of Lendful recognized a need for unsecured lines of credit to assist people in need.  They offer real-time funding, completely based online. Within the last 6 months, Lendful has changed their approval ratings dramatically, further simplifying the process for new applicants. Customers are now 4x more likely to receive a loan from Lendful than before due to their improved propriety credit model. Lendful removes the paperwork, streamlining the loan process and keeping it simple and straightforward for customers.    Lendful Website: https://lendful.ca/#/

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 simple automation and just the click of a button.   Snap NOA Website: https://snapnoa.com   Snap NOA E-Mail: info@snapnoa.com   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

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 deals only happen a few times a year. Fundever allows brokers to connect these deals with a massive database of otherwise unknown options.   Fundever Website: https://fundever.com   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

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. He has passed and completed the Accredited Mortgage Professional program, receiving the AMP designation. Alim talks about how he has used video production and a marketing team in order to stand out in his market. He also shares stories of successes and failures from his own experiences, giving advice for new brokers just joining the business.   This episode of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta.   Alim Charania's Website: https://aclendinggroup.com   Alim Charania's E-Mail: acharania@dominionlending.ca   Pioneer West Acceptance Corporatio

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 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

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 keeps him focused and motivated.   This episode of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta.   Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation Website: https://pioneerwest.com   MortgageCoach Website: https://mortgagecoach.com   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

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, the importance of personal improvement, and how a willingness to learn can result in long-term success.   This episode of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta.   Adam Hawryluk's Website: www.nanaimomortgageexpert.ca   Adam Hawryluk's E-Mail: adam@cmexp.com   Pioneer West Acceptance Croporation Website: https://pioneerwest.com   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

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.com   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

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 priorities moving forward, and his vision for the future of the organization.   This episode of ILMB is sponsored by Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, Pioneer West Acceptance Corporation, a private lender located in BC and Alberta.   Paul Taylor's Website: www.mortgageproscan.ca   Paul Taylor's E-Mail: info@mortgageproscan.ca   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