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Let’s Talk Mortgage Rates: Why Are Fixed Rates Going Up While the Bank of Canada Is Cutting Rates?

9 October 2024

Wait, what? The Bank of Canada is lowering rates, but fixed mortgage rates are still on the rise? It seems like a contradiction. If you’re wondering how that’s possible, you’re in the right place. In this blog post, we’re pulling...

How I Became A Mortgage Broker – April 2024 Newsletter

24 April 2024

Please take a moment to read my latest newsletter. Topics covered are: How I Became A Mortgage Broker Walter Update The Return of 30 Year Amortizations for First-Time Home Buyers Are Fixed Rate on the Rise? Read Newsletter

Is it Time to Lock into a Fixed Rate Mortgage?

13 June 2023

This is Walter in his pride gear; Walter and I agree everyone deserves to be loved, to live as they wish and be who they want to be. NOW that I have your attention - Please read. I sent this out a couple of...

The End of The Mortgage Pain Is On The Horizon

6 December 2022

My Grandma always said, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything! So, here we are; it has been a couple of months since I sent a newsletter (I get stuck). Any updates I would have sent would...

May Day! May Day

5 May 2022

May Day, May Day! No, not really. But Mother Nature could turn up the heat a little, burrr. Since the global financial crisis of 2008, we have been enjoying the high life; yes, yes, we have. Money has been...

Inflation, The Bank of Canada, and Rising Rates. YAWN!

27 January 2022

Happy New Year!! The first newsletter of the year should be filled with light and fluffy news, right? Wrong! Today, we will chat about inflation, the Bank of Canada, and rising rates. YAWN! Ok, there will be a Walter update...

Home Maintenance Checklist

6 November 2021

I hope this email finds you well and ready to roll-up your sleeves. As a homeowner, you may find it challenging to keep track of the numerous maintenance tasks required to keep your home healthy and in tip-top shape. Trust...

What really happened in 2020??

31 October 2021

For those who are statistics minded. Find the Residential Mortgage Industry Report for 2020. Enjoy. Download Report

Who wants to be a mortgage broker??? I do, I do!

17 June 2021

One of the hardest things I have to do in my job is to explain why someone does not qualify for a mortgage. Why do I have to use a particular equation or can't use the income, or why will...

Which renovations add the most value to your home?

2 June 2021

Are you looking to buy a fixer upper? Or want to upgrade your existing home to improve your quality of life or accommodate a new way of living? If so, it’s worthwhile to understand which home renovations can help boost...

Sarah O'Neill

3 months ago

We have used Jacquie five times for our mortgages and renewals. She is so thorough and explained everything … clearly. Since our first mortgage to now, the process with forms is different but even though it’s easier - Jacquie has always been available to explain the required documents. We appreciate her very much and always recommend her services.

Craig Fournier

Jacquie and her team are outstanding. No judgements just solutions. I have enjoyed the entire process of dealing with her and Ive been through multiple mortgages and this was the most comfortable i've felt dealing with mortgages. Jacquie was very helpful kept us up to date and we never had to chase for answers. I wish more brokers put the time and effort into their clients as Jacquie and her team have. Outstanding Service !!!!

Rebecca Hellam

We have been working with Jacquie for almost six years, and will cry the day she decides to retire. Jacquie is not only an excellent mortgage broker, but a good person, and her warmth and friendliness makes one of life’s most stressful processes so much easier. When our mortgage lender made an error in our renewal, Jacquie immediately contacted them (her responsiveness is incredible!) and not only did she get the error fixed, but she managed to get us an even better deal than we had originally expected. Furthermore, she’s well-connected within the real estate market and has provided several recommendations, which resulted in us finding our new realtor. I can’t say enough positive things about Jacquie, if you work with her, I guarantee you’re in good hands!

Brenda Gayle

For the first few renewals of our mortgage, we white-knuckled it by handling everything on our own, simply accepting what our bank offered. BIG MISTAKE. Once Jacquie and her team got involved, the whole mortgage industry opened up to us. We got a great rate from a different lender, but more importantly, we got someone who truly had our best interests at heart. She listened to what was important to us, answered all our questions, and kept in touch after the papers were signed. I can't recommend Jacquie and her team highly enough.

Claude-Andre Bertrand

5 months ago

I had an outstanding experience working with Jacquie and Lisa for my mortgage renewal. From start to finish, the service was professional, efficient, and genuinely supportive. They took the time to explain every step clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and made the entire process feel smooth and stress‑free. Their expertise and dedication is second to none. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional mortgage guidance.

Vladimir Harkonnen

6 months ago

Jacquie Bushell was absolutely exceptional throughout our entire mortgage process. From the very first conversation to final approval, she was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to explain every step clearly, answered all our questions (sometimes more than once!), and made what could have been a stressful experience feel organized and completely under control.

Jacquie went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible outcome, advocating for us at every stage and keeping us informed the whole way through. Her attention to detail, calm approach, and genuine care for her clients truly set her apart.

If you’re looking for a mortgage broker who is trustworthy, proactive, and truly has your best interests at heart, I cannot recommend Jacquie Bushell highly enough. We are incredibly grateful for her support and expertise.

Jennifer Smart

8 months ago

I had an amazing experience using Jacquie Bushell for my mortgage. After a two year long divorce battle, Jacquie made it so simple to finally buy out my ex husband and I now own my house on my own! As soon as I contacted Jacquie she made everything so easy. Contacting her was so simple and everything went extremely smoothly. I had never done anything like this on my own, in regards to large financial decisions or purchases, but she answered all of my questions very quickly and was able to beat the lawyers timeframe. I would highly recommend Jacquie to anyone looking to acquire a mortgage. I will definitely use her services again in the future.

Sadman Sakib

Working with Jacqui Bushell has been outstanding. As a first-time homebuyer navigating a complex process, I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a more knowledgeable, patient, and supportive mortgage broker.

Jacqui took the time to walk us through every step. She was incredibly responsive—no matter how many stupid questions we asked—and consistently went above and beyond to ensure everything stayed on track.

She genuinely cares. She didn’t just process paperwork; she offered thoughtful guidance, and made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Her professionalism, expertise, and warm personality made a huge difference.

Truly grateful for her help and would highly recommend Jacqui to anyone looking for a mortgage broker who combines deep expertise with exceptional client care.

Maria Trainer

9 months ago

I've had the pleasure of working with Jacquie for over 12 years, and I truly can't recommend her highly enough. She's guided me through multiple home buying and selling journeys with unwavering professionalism, deep expertise, and genuine care. Jacquie is incredibly patient—she takes the time to walk clients through every step of the process, answering questions thoroughly and calmly, no matter how complex or repetitive.

What sets Jacquie apart is her integrity. She's absolutely committed to securing the best possible rate for you, but never at the expense of what’s right for your situation. She won’t push products you don’t need, and she’ll only recommend switching to her services if it’s genuinely in your best interest. Her honesty, transparency, and client-first approach make her an exceptional mortgage broker—and a trusted partner in one of life’s biggest decisions.

Norbert George

10 months ago

We’ve reached out to Jacquie multiple times over the years for our mortgage needs — whether it was buying a new home, renewing, or transferring. She has always been incredibly friendly, honest, and supportive. Jacquie takes the time to gather every detail, does thorough research, and always provides the best, well-informed advice.

What truly sets her apart is her integrity. There have been times when she advised us not to proceed with certain actions because it wasn’t in our best interest — even though that meant all her effort went unpaid. That level of honesty and dedication is rare and deeply appreciated.

Whenever things didn’t go as we expected, Jacquie was there not just as a professional but as a genuine person — offering emotional support and thoughtful guidance with future options that kept us hopeful and motivated.

We’re truly grateful to have Jacquie as our mortgage broker and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can completely trust.

Dara Brown

Working with Jacquie has been so smooth, whenever we have reached out to her. This is our third time asking for her assistance regarding our mortgage and we definitely plan to keep reaching out, in the future.! She is personable, really listens to you and you really can tell that she cares about her clients. I could not recommend her more!

susan kent

1 year ago

Jacquie is the BEST person to work with you to solve your Mortgage needs. I have dealt with her for over 25 years, and everyone in my family has their mortgages booked through her, along with many friends. She is the only Mortgage Agent that I ever refer to anyone. Look no further! You have found the person that you need to help you and meet your needs.

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Let’s Talk Mortgage Rates: Why Are Fixed Rates Going Up While the Bank of Canada Is Cutting Rates?

How I Became A Mortgage Broker – April 2024 Newsletter

Is it Time to Lock into a Fixed Rate Mortgage?

The End of The Mortgage Pain Is On The Horizon

May Day! May Day

Inflation, The Bank of Canada, and Rising Rates. YAWN!

Home Maintenance Checklist

What really happened in 2020??

Who wants to be a mortgage broker??? I do, I do!

Which renovations add the most value to your home?

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