Mortgage Solutions for the every day Canadian mortgage consumer. Are you thinking about becoming a mortgage broker learn first hand what you should look for in a brokerage and what you need to be successful.
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Velocity: The System of The Future with Heather Cermak VP DLCG
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In this insightful episode, Len Lane, founder and president of Brokers for Life Inc., dives into the world of mortgage technology with Heather Cermak, Regional Vice President of Prairies at DLCG. They discuss the drastic changes in mortgage submission processes over the past 17 years, highlighting the shift from manual, paper-based systems to sophi…
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Understanding Mortgage Protection Plans with Kyra Wong
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In this informative episode, Len Lane, founder and president of Brokers for Life Inc., sits down with Kyra Wong, Senior Vice President of Insurance Products for DLCG, to discuss the importance of Mortgage Protection Plans (MPP). They highlight the significant differences between MPP and bank insurance, emphasizing the portability and comprehensive …
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Opportunities for Homebuyers with Teresa Ferbey: Explore Sagen's Programs and Benefits
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In this episode, Len Lane sits down with Teresa Ferbey, Sagen Account Manager, to discuss a range of mortgage solutions available through Sagen. They delve into the critical role of Mortgage Default Insurance, making homeownership accessible even with less than 20% down payment. Teresa shares insights on popular programs like the First-Time Home Bu…
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Unlocking Real Estate Protection: Understanding Title Insurance with Shauna Vandenbroek
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In this insightful episode of Real Life Mortgage Solutions, host Len Lane is joined by Shauna Vandenbroek, Business Development Manager for Residential Lending Solutions at FCT (First Canadian Title). Shauna dives deep into the often-overlooked topic of title insurance, explaining its critical role in protecting homeowners from various risks. From …
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Construction Mortgages: Draw, Completion, and Purchase Plus Improvement
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Have you considered buying a house to renovate or building your own home from the ground up and wondered how a mortgage can cover that? In this episode, Len discusses the three types of construction project mortgages (Purchase Plus Improvement, Completion, and Draw Mortgages), how they’re different, and what they cover. After listening, you’ll have…
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In this engaging episode, Len Lane welcomes back Cheryl Wilkes, an award-winning mortgage broker and real estate expert. Cheryl shares her extensive experience managing rental properties, including the challenges and rewards of being a landlord. From dealing with problematic tenants to navigating property management companies, Cheryl offers invalua…
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Understanding Private Lending and Mortgage Investment Corporations with Reaza Ali
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In this episode, Len Lane chats with Reaza Ali, a mortgage expert, about private lending and Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs). They explain how private lending and MICs work differently from traditional banks, providing options for people who may not qualify for bank loans. Reaza clarifies the risks involved and emphasizes the importance of …
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Unlocking Success: The Journey of Cheryl Wilkes from Part-time to Full-time Broker
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In this episode, Len Lane, founder and president of Brokers for Life Inc., sits down with Cheryl Wilkes, a seasoned mortgage broker and one of the founding members of Brokers for Life. Cheryl shares her journey from working part-time to embracing full-time commitment in the mortgage industry. The conversation delves into Cheryl's transition, highli…
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Unlocking Mortgage Solutions for the Self-Employed
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In this episode of Real Life Mortgage Solutions, Len Lane discusses his process for obtaining mortgages for self-employed Canadians. Len provides invaluable insights into recent shifts in tax regulations impacting self-employed mortgage applicants, emphasizing the importance of strategic tax planning. He discusses the challenges self-employed indiv…
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In this episode of Real Life Mortgage Solutions, Len interviews Ray Meredith, a seasoned mortgage broker with a rich background in the banking and real estate industries. Ray shares valuable insights into the key differences between the banking and mortgage brokerage sectors, highlighting the advantages of being an independent contractor and the ar…
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Maximizing Your Mortgage Renewal: Navigating Options and Rates
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In this episode of the Real Life Mortgage Solutions podcast, Len Lane delves into the critical yet often overlooked process of mortgage renewals. With a staggering statistic that 85% of Canadians auto-renew their mortgages without exploring better options, Len breaks down the implications of this decision and why it's crucial for individuals to rea…
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Unlocking Mortgage Mastery with Amy Wilson: Real Life Mortgage Solutions
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In this episode, Len Lane, founder and president of Brokers for Life Inc., sits down with Amy Wilson, a founding team member of the organization, to delve into her journey into the world of mortgage brokerage. From her background in finance to the pivotal decision to transition into mortgage brokering, Amy shares her insights, experiences, and the …
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Mortgage Solutions for the every day Canadian mortgage consumer. Are you thinking about becoming a mortgage broker learn first hand what you should look for in a brokerage and what you need to be successful. — Contact Len Lane | Brokers for Life: BrokersForLife.ca Linkedin: Len Lane LinkedIn: Brokers for Life Facebook: Brokers for Life X: @Brokers4…
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Mortgage Solutions Podcast EP 19: Invisible differences - Dyslexia from disability to distinction
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In this episode Bharat Sagar talks to HSBC’s Tracie Burton about her journey through the industry with dyslexia, from private coaching and the challenges of lockdown to how dyslexia is now a recognised benefit on LinkedIn. They are joined by Primis COO Toni Smith who discusses what employers can do to tap into the huge wealth of talent that traditi…
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Mortgage Solutions Podcast EP 14: The new normal for mortgage advisers and lenders
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For mortgage intermediaries and professionals-onlyMortgage Solutions group editor Victoria Hartley hosts the third in a series of four podcasts in association with Skipton Building Society in a bid to understand the changes the pandemic has heralded for the mortgage broking market.Joining her to debate the broker-lender service relationship and the…
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Mortgage Solutions Podcast 13: Significant increases in swap rates are impacting mortgages
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For mortgage intermediaries and professionals only In this latest discussion, Skipton Building Society's mortgage product lead Vicky Bradley and senior credit risk analyst Diane Harrison outline the mutual’s decisioning around its offering to borrowers requiring high loan to value mortgages and finance against new-build properties. Hosted by Shekin…
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Podcast Ep 12: The strength of the mortgage market proves it's time to go back to pre-Covid policy
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For mortgage intermediaries and professionals-onlyIn a wide-ranging, no-nonsense debate, the expert Skipton Building Society panel discuss how to get mortgage deals through with group editor of Mortgage Solutions Victoria Hartley.Skipton’s head of new lending Karen Appleton and intermediary lead John Scrivens debate how advisers might want to appro…
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Mortgage Solutions Podcast Ep 11: Pre-application discussions will smooth the mortgage process
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Hosted by Shekina Tuahene, commercial editor Mortgage Solutions and Specialist Lending Solutions, we're joined by Jon Rawley, business development manager and Julian Raper, underwriter (SME) at Skipton Building Society who chat to us about the importance of engaging with a BDM before an application is submitted to smooth the mortgage process. They …
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Mortgage Solutions Podcast Ep 10: BM Solutions & Shelter: Covid-19, UK housing mix & ‘levelling up’
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Hosted by Victoria Hartley, group editor of Mortgage Solutions, this latest podcast brings together buy-to-let lender BM Solutions and housing charity Shelter.Phil Rickards, head of BM Solutions, and Michael Stickland, head of partnerships at Shelter, discuss the state of the private rental sector, and how the coronavirus crisis has exposed divisio…
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Mortgage Solutions Ep 9: Choppy waters for new build in 2021, but ‘brokers are strong swimmers’
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Guests take a look at what the next year has in store for the new build sector.Find out more by visiting mortgagesolutions.co.ukBy Mortgage Solutions
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