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I Love Alt Mortgages

Brennan Trenouth

Show on the alternative / non-prime mortgage space with brokers, lenders and other industry experts; presented with Home Trust sponsorship.

Status: inactive · I Love Mortgage Brokering (sponsored by Home Trust)

Episodes

Aug 30, 202212 min
Final Episode: Thank You to Our Listeners
Today, our host Brennan Trenouth wraps up the "I Love Alt Mortgages" podcast by going over what we've learned, and thanks our guests and all of our listeners for your support Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.rookietorockstar.ca Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar Blueprint: www.get25million.com
Jul 26, 202218 min
36: Why Knowledge is Power: Using the PurView Platform for Greater Efficiency
Today, we're joined by Christine Cole, the Senior Product Manager of Financial Solutions at Teranet. Christine is here to discuss how PurView can make deals smoother for the Broker, and new market trends. Teranet Website: www.teranet.ca PurView: www.purview.ca Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.rookietorockstar.ca Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar Bluepri
Jul 12, 202221 min
35: Best Episodes of ILAM - Debra Craig
Today, we're throwing it back to our 21st episode with Debra Craig. Debra is a Mortgage Agent at TMG the Mortgage Group from Whitby, Ontario, with over 15 years of brokering experience. Debra brought great insight on how to embrace new policies, guidelines, and rules as a broker, and shared one of our favorite stories with a client about rate. Mortgage Edge's Website: www.mortgagegroup.com Debra Craig's LinkedIn: @DebraCraig Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustc
Jun 28, 202231 min
Best of 2022, Part 1
Today, we're bringing the first half of 2022 to a close by compiling the best ILAM episodes so far this year. Included are Athena Constantinou, Elan Weintraub, Chris Bargis, Ron Butler, and John Burke. We'll be back with a new episode next week, but in the meantime, keep crushing it Broker Nation. Episode 2 - Athena Constantinou: https://ilovealtmortgages.podbean.com/e/2-the-scoop-on-mortgage-don-ts-with-athena-constantinou/ Episode 5 - Elan Weintraub: https://ilovealtmortgages.podbean.com/e/5-elan-weintraub-on-the-importance-of-flawlessly-knowing-your-files/ Episode 20 - Chris Bargis: https:/
Jun 14, 202215 min
34: Melanie Pereira on FCT Closing Solutions and Title Insurance
Today, we're joined by Melanie Pereira, the Business Development Manager for Residential Lending Solutions at FCT (First Canadian Title). Melanie is here to discuss how FCT can help Home Trust broker partners with their transactions, and the importance of title insurance. FCT Website: www.fct.ca Melanie Pereira's LinkedIn: @MelaniePereira Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mor
Jun 7, 202220 min
33: The Value of a Knowledgeable Lawyer with Alessandra Ocampo
Today, we're joined by Alessandra Ocampo, the Principal Lawyer at Vantage Law. Alessandra is here to discuss the mortgage transaction, and what a broker can do to better prepare their client for a seamless closing. Cross-Town Appraisal Website: www.vantage-law.ca Alessandra Ocampo's LinkedIn: @AlessandraOcampo Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.rookietorocks
May 31, 202220 min
32: The Value of a Trusted Appraiser with Claudio Polito
Today, we're joined by Claudio Polito, Managing Partner at Cross-Town Appraisal. Claudio is here to discuss 3 tips he has for brokers to make appraisals more efficient, and why honesty and local knowledge is import as an appraiser. Cross-Town Appraisal Website: www.cross-town.ca Claudio Polito's LinkedIn: @ClaudioPolito Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.roo
May 24, 202229 min
31: Workplace Mental Health with CMHA’s Katharine Coons
Today, we're joined by Katharine Coons, a National Workplace Mental Health Specialist at the Canadian Mental Health Association. Katharine is here to discuss workplace mental health, tips for self-care, and how managers can lead with empathy to create a space where employees thrive. Canadian Mental Health Association Website: www.cmha.ca Katharine Coons LinkedIn: @KatharineCoons Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgageb
May 10, 202220 min
30: Why Test and Learn Can Be the Best Broker Approach with Vanessa Maglioli
Today, we're joined by Vanessa Maglioli, the Regional Sales Manager of Quebec at Home Trust. Vanessa is here to discuss what it takes to build a successful new brokerage. Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.rookietorockstar.ca Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar Blueprint: www.get25million.com
May 3, 202218 min
29: Mike Pisani on Growing Your Volume with Home Trust
Today, we're joined by Mike Pisani, the Manager of Inside Sales at Home Trust. Mike is here to discuss all things training and development from the inside sales perspective, efficiency levels, and important advice for new brokers. Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.rookietorockstar.ca Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar Blueprint: www.get25million.com
Apr 26, 202224 min
28: Alternative in Alberta with Heather Manna
Today, we're joined by Heather Manna. Heather is a Mortgage Broker and Managing Partner of MMG from Calgary, Alberta. Heather is here to discuss how her team became a top brokerage on the prairies, interprovincial migration, and challenges in the Alberta market. MMG's Website: www.millenniummortgagegroup.com Heather Manna's LinkedIn: @heathermanna Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about
Apr 19, 202214 min
27: Key Takeaways to Start Q2 on the Right Foot
Today, our host Brennan Trenouth recaps what we've learned in Q1 of 2022, and key takeaways to start Q2 on the right foot. Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.rookietorockstar.ca Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar Blueprint: www.get25million.com
Apr 12, 202230 min
26: Teddy Kyres on Creating an Office of High Achieving Brokers
Today, we're joined by Teddy Kyres. Teddy is a Mortgage Broker and also the President of Orbis Mortgage Group from Montréal, Québec. Teddy is here to discuss the unique challenges being a Broker in Québec, his business model, and how he created an office of high-achieving brokers. Orbis Mortgage Group's Website: www.groupeorbis.com Teddy Kyres' LinkedIn: @TeddyKyres Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com
Apr 5, 202219 min
25: What Does a Successful Broker Look Like? Training and Education with John Burke
Today, we're joined by John Burke. John is a Mortgage Broker and also the President and CEO of Burke Financial from Markham, Ontario. John is here to discuss the importance of education, agent training, and the importance of customer service for him and his team. Burke Financial's Website: www.burkefinancial.ca John Burke's LinkedIn: @JohnBurke Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about IL
Mar 29, 202224 min
24: Market Predictions with Ron Butler
Today, we're re-joined by Ron Butler, for part 2 of a 2 part episode, with guest host Sebastien Kuperhause, the Director of Sales at Home Trust. Ron is a Mortgage Broker and the founder of Butler Mortgage from Toronto, Ontario. In part 2, Ron is here to discuss his predictions for the near future, the growth of the alternative market, and the role of the broker. Butler Mortgage's Website: www.butlermortgage.ca Ron Butler's LinkedIn: @RonButler Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust T
Mar 22, 202220 min
23: Ron Butler on Finding a B Lender Who Says Yes
Today, we're joined by Ron Butler, for part 1 of a 2 part episode, with guest host Sebastien Kuperhause, the Director of Sales at Home Trust. Ron is a Mortgage Broker and the founder of Butler Mortgage from Toronto, Ontario. In part 1, Ron is here to discuss his successful business model, and his partnership with lenders. Butler Mortgage's Website: www.butlermortgage.ca Ron Butler's LinkedIn: @RonButler Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brok
Mar 15, 202224 min
22: Explaining Mortgages to Millennials with Alex Lavender
Today, we're joined by Alex Lavender. Alex is a Mortgage Broker at Centum Home Lenders from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is also the author of "Mortgages for Millennials". Alex is here to discuss his inspiration for "Mortgages for Millennials", key takeaways for readers, and advice for new agents. Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team's Website: www.teamclinton.ca Alex Lavender's LinkedIn: @AlexLavender Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.
Mar 8, 202221 min
21: How Brokers Are the First Underwriter with Debra Craig
Today, we're joined by Debra Craig. Debra is a Mortgage Agent at TMG the Mortgage Group from Whitby, Ontario, with over 15 years of brokering experience. Debra is here to discuss the changing mortgage landscape, affordability challenges for borrowers, and how to think outside the branch. Mortgage Edge's Website: www.mortgagegroup.com Debra Craig's LinkedIn: @DebraCraig Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.c
Mar 1, 202224 min
20: The Power of Social Media with Chris Bargis
Today, we're joined by Chris Bargis. Chris is a Mortgage Broker at Mortgage Edge from Richmond Hill, Ontario. Chris is here to discuss using social media to grow you business and brand, and how his technical ability to find solutions and communicate helps both his clients and lender partners. Mortgage Edge's Website: www.mortgageedgecanada.com Chris Bargis' LinkedIn: @ChrisBargis Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgage
Feb 22, 202229 min
19: Delivering Best in Class Service with Brian Leland
Today, we're joined by Brian Leland, the Executive Vice-President of Underwriting at Home Trust, with guest host Rose Butera, the Director of Sales at Home Trust. Brian is here to discuss his new role, goals for the Home Trust underwriting team, and how underwriting and sales cohesion is important. Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.rookietorockstar.ca Find
Feb 15, 202220 min
18: Building Reliable Referral Partnerships with Iqbal Singh
Today, we're joined by Iqbal Singh. Iqbal is the President at Emerald Lending from Mississauga, Ontario. Iqbal is here to discuss his self-made success story, and how service to his referral partners is his key marketing strategy. Emerald Lending's Website: www.emeraldlending.ca Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.rookietorockstar.ca Find out more about the $
Feb 8, 202224 min
17: Finding a Brokerage That Supports You with Mohinder Pal Singh
Today, we're joined by Mohinder Pal Singh. Mohinder is the Principal Broker/Owner at Akal Mortgages from Mississauga, Ontario, a multiple award-winning brokerage. Mohinder is here to discuss his mortgage boot camp, volunteering with MPC, and how brokers can find the right brokerage. Akal Mortgages' Website: www.akalmortgages.com Mohinder Pal Singh's LinkedIn: @mohinderpalsingh Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebro
Feb 1, 202225 min
16: Leon Turkin on Leveraging Technology the Right Way
Today, we're joined by Leon Turkin. Leon is a mortgage broker at Turkin Mortgage Team and Real Mortgage Associates from Richmond Hill, Ontario. Leon is here to discuss his journey from banker to brokering, leveraging technology, and going above and beyond for his clients. Leon Turkin's Website: www.turkinmortgage.com Leon Turkin's LinkedIn: @leonturkin Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more
Jan 25, 202226 min
15: JC Hasko on Prioritizing Patience
Today, we're joined by JC Hasko. JC is a mortgage agent at Mortgage Architects Experts from Vaughn, Ontario, who was named one of CMPs Rising Stars of 2021. JC is here to discuss the challenges of becoming a broker, building a strong reputation, and why brokers need patience to succeed. JC Hasko's Website: www.mortgagearchitects.ca/jchasko Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mo
Jan 18, 202226 min
14: Christine Xu on Delivering on Your Promises
Today, we're joined by Christine Xu. Christine is the President and CEO of Money Broker Canada and Ready Capital Mortgage Investment Trust from Markham, Ontario, who has been in the industry for over 20 years. Christine is here to discuss how brokers could benefit from increasing their B business, and the importance of communication, dependability and honesty in the industry. Money Broker Canada Website: www.moneybroker.ca Ready Capital Mortgage Investment Trust Website: www.readycapital.ca Christine Xu's LinkedIn: @ChristineXu Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometru
Jan 11, 202223 min
13: How to Execute with Excellence with Daniel Finkelberg
Today, we're joined by Daniel Finkelberg. Daniel is a mortgage agent at Clear Trust Mortgages from Markham, Ontario, and was nominated for the CMP Rising Star award in 2020. Daniel is here to discuss his transition from the minors to the majors of mortgages, how his strong work ethic has contributed to his success, and his podcast, "Excellence of Execution". Premier Mortgage Centre Website: www.finkelbergfinancial.com Daniel Finkelberg's LinkedIn: @DanielFinkelberg Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @ho
Jan 4, 202217 min
12: Ed Karthaus on How to Set Yourself Up For Success in 2022
Today, we're joined by Ed Karthaus. Ed is the Executive Vice-President of Residential Lending, Credit Cards and Marketing at Home Trust. Ed is here to discuss the importance of brokers understanding the alternative market, and his top tips for brokers to be successful in Alt lending in 2022. Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.get10funded.com Find out more ab
Dec 14, 202114 min
11: Why Broker Wins Are Our Wins with Cristie Smith
Today, we're joined by Cristie Smith, the Director of Inside Sales at Home Trust. Christie is here to discuss how the inside sales team can help brokers get into the alternative space with Home Trust, and the team's accomplishments in 2021. Christie Smith's LinkedIn: @cristiesmith-presutti Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.get10funded.com Find out more abou
Dec 7, 202114 min
10: Edwina Curran-Sills on Getting the Most out of BDM Partnerships
Today, we're joined by Edwina Curran-Sills. Edwina is a BDM at Home Trust, that was named a CMP Rising Star in 2021. Edwina is here to discuss how brokers can build great partnerships with their BDMs, and how efficient brokers are beneficial to all parties. Edwina Curran-Sills' LinkedIn: @edwinacurransills Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.get10funded.com F
Nov 30, 202110 min
9: Key Takeaways So Far with Brennan Trenouth
Today, our host Brennan Trenouth recaps what we've learned so far, and some of the common threads that have lead to our guests being successful in the mortgage industry. Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.get10funded.com Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar Blueprint: www.get25million.com
Nov 23, 202122 min
8: Kerri Reed on the Difference Between Transaction and Solution
Today, we're joined by Kerri Reed. Kerri is the EVP and owner of Premier Mortgage Centre from Oakville, Ontario. Premier Mortgage Centre won the 2021 Brokerage of the Year award for diversification. Kerri is here to discuss the difference between a transaction and solution, how to help the client feel more comfortable during the mortgage process, and how they set their agents up for success. Premier Mortgage Centre Website: www.choosepremiere.com Kerri Reed's LinkedIn: @kerrireed Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust
Nov 16, 202121 min
7: Adam Mitchell & Ringo So on the Significance of Re-Educating Clients
Today, we're joined by Adam Mitchell & Ringo So. Adam & Mitchell are managing partners of 360Lending in Toronto, Ontario. 360Lending does about 50% of their volume in the alternative space. Adam and Ringo are here to discuss how their different skill sets compliment each other, and how they became experts at re-educating their clients on mortgages. 360Lending Website: www.360lending.ca Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemo
Nov 9, 202139 min
6: Frances Hinojosa on the Value of Emotional Intelligence When Brokering
Today, we're joined by Frances Hinojosa. Frances is a mortgage broker and founding partner of Tribe Financial from Oakville, Ontario, and was recently elected to the MPC's national board as the regional director for Ontario. Frances is here to discuss why emotional intelligence is so important, what it takes to be a good leader in the industry, and how important it is to tell lenders about the "spinach in the teeth" of any deal. Tribe Financial's Website: www.tribefinancial.com Frances HInojosa's LinkedIn: @franceshinojosa Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco
Nov 2, 202136 min
5: Elan Weintraub on the Importance of Flawlessly Knowing Your Files
Today, we're joined by Elan Weintraub. Elan is a mortgage broker and the director and co-founder of Mortgage Outlet in Toronto, Ontario. Mortgage Outlet has won numerous awards including Best New Brokerage and Mortgage Brokerage of the Year. Elan is here to discuss his client centric approach, the importance of knowing your files flawlessly, and the 8 words he teaches all his new brokers to help them succeed. Elan Weintraub's Website: www.mortgageoutlet.ca/elan-weintraub Elan Weintraub's LinkedIn: @elanweintraub Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust
Oct 26, 202129 min
4: Enzo Raponi on Trust and Transparency to Manage Client Expectations
Today, we're joined by Enzo Raponi. Enzo is the principal broker and co-owner of Rock Mortgage Company Inc. in Toronto, Ontario. Enzo and his team closed more than $310 million in mortgages in 2021, with 70% being alternative. Enzo is here to discuss how trust and transparency is important to manage client expectations, the power of advertising through social media, and how it's important to find the right fit for the client based on their circumstances. Enzo Raponi's Website: www.rockinc.ca/enzoraponi/ Enzo Raponi's LinkedIn: @enzoraponi Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedI
Oct 19, 202135 min
3: George Stamatakos on the Art of Understanding an Alt Deal
Today, we're joined by George Stamatakos. George is a mortgage broker and a franchise owner of Centum Financial Services in Toronto, Ontario. George has been in the industry for over 15 years, and his team of over 20 agents does more than $60 million in alternative volume a year. George is here to discuss how he navigated entering the industry, the importance of B to B sources of referrals, and how to manage client expectations in "the art of the deal". George Stamatakos' Website: www.centumgeorge.com George Stamatakos' LinkedIn: @georgestamatakos Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trus
Oct 12, 202133 min
2: The Scoop on ”Mortgage Don‘ts” with Athena Constantinou
Today, we're joined by Athena Constantinou. Athena is a mortgage broker and co-founder of Sherwood Mortgage Group in Toronto, Ontario, and the bestselling author of the book "Mortgage Don'ts". Athena and her team do approximately $800 million a year in volume, with 40% being alternative. Athena is here to discuss how she chooses the right lenders, how she's streamlined her process, and how relationships with key partners have been clutch in making deals happen. Athena Constantinou's Website: www.sherwoodmortgagegroup.com Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Ho
Oct 5, 202111 min
1: Introducing Brennan Trenouth and Home Trust
Today, we're introducing Brennan Trenouth, our host of the "I Love Alt Mortgages" podcast, and Home Trust, a leader in alternative mortgage financing for over 40 years. Brennan is here to tells us more about himself, Home Trust, and how this podcast will help you expand your knowledge of the alternative lending space. Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about ILMB Mortgage Pros: www.get10
Sep 20, 20211 min
I Love Alt Mortgages Preview
Welcome to the ”I Love Alt Mortgages” podcast, brought to you by Home Trust, where we discuss everything in the alternative mortgage space. Hosted by Brennan Trenouth, we will be joined by other experts in the alternative space including brokers, industry partners, and colleagues to expand your knowledge of alternative mortgages, and grow your mortgage business. Home Trust Website: www.hometrust.ca Home Trust LinkedIn: @hometrustco Home Trust Facebook: @hometrustco Home Trust Instagram: @hometrustco Home Trust Twitter: @hometrustco I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find

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