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22 November 2018

Have you ever put off doing something so long that it became embarrassing, but you had to jump in and do it anyway? That's how I felt about writing this months newsletter, embarrassed because it has been so long. Sure,...

Bank of Canada Increase, What does it mean to you

Bank Of Canada Increase, What Does It Mean For You?

17 July 2018

Yesterday, the Bank of Canada increased the overnight lending rate by .25%. What does this mean to you? If you have a line of credit or a variable or adjustable rate mortgage you will see an increase in your payment...

Why Choose An Accelerated Payment?

21 June 2018

Accelerated payments are payments that increase slightly to allow you to pay down your mortgage faster. There are two common types of accelerated payments: bi-weekly and weekly. Of the two options, bi-weekly accelerated is the most common choice because it...

Are we Mom broke or “actually” broke?

17 May 2018

It's SPRING!!!! I am so happy! To me, there is nothing better than the sun on your face, the grass between your toes and the company of good friends and family. I love spring! This spring has been off to...

I keep a box at the backdoor

19 April 2018

Spring is in the air! It is Spring, isn’t it? April has always been somewhat of a ‘bipolar’ month. One minute glorious or warm, and the next minute freezing rain, snow and cold. When it’s not going back and forth...

Spring Market Madness?

22 March 2018

If you are a realtor in Ottawa and you are working with clients that are purchasing a home under $450,000.00 it will seem like madness. Due to the qualifying changes, we have seen a surge in multiple offers for homes...

What’s going on with interest rates and how high will they go?

15 February 2018

Happy February! One of the issues that seem to be front and centre right now is interest rates, where are they going? How high can they go? Will we see a return of the 1980’s interest rates? Most importantly, am...

Bank of Canada Increase, What does it mean to you?

22 January 2018

Once again with Bank of Canada has raised it’s overnight lending rate and Benchmark. Benchmark* is now 5.14% (This is the rate used to qualify for a mortgage) Prime is currently 3.45%. If you are nervous, now is the time...

Frugal Tips

11 January 2018

2018! Do you remember when you were a kid and 2010 was so far away? And now, here we are 2018 with two more years until 2020. Each year I name my year, I give it a title, something to...

New Rules Effect Renewing and Refinancing

19 December 2017

Well, we’ve come to the end of another year. How did you do? Are you ready to slam the door on 2017? Are sad to see it go? What will you look back on fondly? I know for myself it...

Anna Teplitsky

17:25 20 Nov 24

Jacquie is a fantastic mortgage broker! She's attentive, helpful, and finds great mortgage rates through multiple providers. In addition, she brings a personal touch and care to her relationships with her clients. We've been her customers for many years and will use her services in the future. Strongly recommend!!!

Rim Araia

16:23 20 Nov 24

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Jacquie Bushell for the past four years, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her expertise and support! From the very beginning, she has consistently provided us with timely and accurate information, always guiding us through every step of the mortgage process with clarity and care. Her dedication to helping our family make the best financial decisions has been invaluable, and her professionalism and attention to detail have truly set her apart. We highly recommend Jacquie to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable mortgage broker – she’s been a key part of our homeownership journey, and we look forward to working with her for years to come

Laurie Campbell

13:07 20 Nov 24

My experience with Jacquie when it came to renewing my mortgage was fantastic. She was kind efficient and was able to help me find a way to save money by consolidating some of my high interest debt with a refinance. I appreciate how she checks in from time to time and look forward to working with her again at renewal time!

Jay Lawrence

12:36 20 Nov 24

Jacquie exemplifies white glove service! We are so thankful that our paths crossed with hers. Over the years she has helped us secure great rates with reputable lenders. Her knowledge, expertise and out of the box thinking has had a massively positive impact on our ability to create a stable financial future for our family. The time she takes, in advance of finding you the best mortgage, to guide and advise on how we can put ourselves in the best position, is truly invaluable. Jacquie treats her clients like family, you will not regret trusting her with your mortgage needs. We have recommended her dozens of times to friends and family and will continue to do so. Jacquie we can’t thank you enough! ❤️

Gabriel

03:26 20 Nov 24

Always a pleasure working with Jacquie. Wouldn’t trust anyone else!

Steph Cummings

18:04 20 Aug 24

Our mortgage was up for renewal at the beginning of the summer. This is a very frightening time as rates are high and it is a lot of unknown with banks. Jacquie Bushell went above and beyond to get us the rates that we wanted. Her patience to guide my husband and I through every step helped us complete the sometimes gruelling task and still enjoy our summer holiday. Jacquie explains in great detail every step of the process and makes the difficult appear incredibly easy. I can't imagine doing it without her professionalism and support.

Meagan Jennings

22:18 12 Jun 24

Jacquie was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the process when I bought my first home. I would recommend her services to others as well. Thank you Jacquie!

Stephanie

18:32 16 Apr 24

My friend referred Jacquie to me and I'm so glad she did! Jacquie is wonderful. She is professional, supportive, kind and understanding. She explained the whole scary mortgage process and managed to keep me calmer than i thought I could be! She was patient, understood our needs and it really felt like we had a friend on our team. On top of that, she has a great sense of humor.I'd recommend her in a heartbeat!

Heather Lorenzo

23:05 30 Jan 24

We have worked with Jacquie for close to 10 years now and she is absolutely wonderful. I recommend her highly to anyone I am talking to. Jacquie is personable, professional, helpful, and truly client focused. She takes time to ensure our understanding at every stage, speaks in a way that is clear and supportive, with a great sense of humour and kindness. We appreciate working with Jacquie and will always use her for our mortgage needs.

Brian Mitchell

12:48 20 Oct 23

Friends referred us to Jacquie when we decided to work with a broker on our recent mortgage renewal. She was responsive, pleasant, very knowledgeable and extremely patient! There are a lot of bits and pieces to getting a mortgage and having someone like Jacquie to do the tricky parts and provide advice is priceless.Thanks Jacquie and be sure when the need arises we will be in touch and will recommend you at every opportunity.

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Back By Popular Demand

Bank Of Canada Increase, What Does It Mean For You?

Why Choose An Accelerated Payment?

Are we Mom broke or “actually” broke?

I keep a box at the backdoor

Spring Market Madness?

What’s going on with interest rates and how high will they go?

Bank of Canada Increase, What does it mean to you?

Frugal Tips

New Rules Effect Renewing and Refinancing

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