A Couple Reasons To Work With Our Mortgage TeamBy Scott WestlakeMay 19, 20200 comments#mortgageawards #mortgagebroker #mortgaegadvise #realestate #twt #dlc Our team is always trying to surround ourselves with great people to work with. The people we work with give us a unique competitive advantage when it comes to supporting our clients and referral sources with their mortgage and lending needs. We urge you to take the same ...Read more...
The Westlake Team (TWT) & Dominion Lending Centres Recognize You May Be Looking For Mortgage Advise...By Scott WestlakeMarch 23, 20200 comments#dlccommercial #covid19 #mortgageadvise #mortgagehelp #mortgagerefinance #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage At The Westlake Team (TWT), part of Dominion Lending Centres, we are deeply concerned about the Coronavirus – and we know you are too. We recognize that many homeowners may be looking for guidance around mortgage financing and our mortgage brokers are here for you today, and ...Read more...
Commentary On Our Current Market Conditions & How To Take Advantage Of Current Market Low Interest RatesBy Scott WestlakeMarch 13, 20200 comments#preapproval #ratechange #refinance #renewal #mortgagebroker #twt First off, on behalf of our entire team, we hope everyone is safe and healthy during a confusing time with the impact COVID-19 is having on the entire world. In relation to the impact on Canadian's Mortgages, we are now obtaining historical low interest rates for both fixed ...Read more...
Top Brokers!By Scott WestlakeMarch 7, 20200 comments#mortgagebroker #mortagebrokeraward #topbroker #oakvillebroker #constructionfinancing #privatelending Thanks for the award DLC! 2019 was a fun year getting back into brokering. A year back I wasn't sure I was going to continue brokering. Lots of opportunities have been thrown at me as an active Entrepreneur and I continually hit crossroads. I ...Read more...
Brokerage Awards!By Scott WestlakeMarch 6, 20200 comments#mortgageawards #mortgagebroker #mortgagenews #twt #dlc Dominion Lending Centres has built an incredible network of mortgage brokers, owners, and employees across Canada that have truly shown how hard work and dedication can make an impact. At DLC our passion is our people. We strive to give our mortgage brokers the best possible ...Read more...
HOW TODAYS INTEREST RATES NOSEDIVE IMPACTS YOU AND YOUR CURRENT OR NEXT MORTGAGEBy Scott WestlakeMarch 4, 20200 comments#bocratecut #ratecut #mortgagerate #mortgagebroker #twt #dlc #oakvillebroker Our Chief Economist Dr. Sherry Cooper has provided a market update on todays interest rate cut. For the full article click on the link below. In terms of how this interest rate cut impacts our current and future customers depends on many variables. ...Read more...
10 Great Reasons To Work With A RealtorBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 24, 20200 comments#workingwitharealtor #mortgagebroker #realestateagent #oakville #gtamortgage #twt #scottwestlake We want to give a shout out to all those amazing realtors out there! Those that work with us, those that are newer to working with us and those that haven't yet, but hopefully can in the near future! Our team empowers the realtor/mortgage broker relationship. In fact, ...Read more...
New Benchmark Rate for Qualifying For Insured MortgagesBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 19, 20200 comments#breakingnews #qualifyingrate #twt #scottwestlake #oakvillemortgagebroker #gtamortgage Our Chief Economist Dr. Sherry Cooper shares the recent news on the new qualifying interest rate... Although the net impact, immediately, may only be 30 basis points, this is a strong message that we require a more dynamic solution that can adjust to the market place ...Read more...
10 Great Reasons to use a Mortgage BrokerBy Scott WestlakeFebruary 17, 20200 comments#10reasonstousemortgaegbroker #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #mortgagebroker #realestate #luxurybroker #purchase #preapproval #refinance #construction #commercial #renewal Here are 10 great reasons why you should consider a Mortgage Broker for your next Mortgage! Be it purchase, refinance, renewal, residential, commercial, private or construction - here are 10 reasons why you need a Mortgage Broker in your corner. To connect with one of ...Read more...
What the Bank of Canada recent rate announcement means to buyersBy Scott WestlakeJanuary 23, 20200 comments#rateannouncement #mortgagebroker #mortgagepreapproval #twt #dlc #thewestlaketeam #mortgagenews #realestatenews The Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate of 1.75% for the tenth consecutive time. Demand remains robust in Quebec because of their strong labour market and in Ontario and British Columbia population growth is boosting housing demand. With no change ...Read more...
TWT & DLC Christmas 2019By Scott WestlakeDecember 20, 20190 comments#2020 #bestmortgagebrokerage #twt #dlc #thewestlaketeam #advise #homeadvise #mortgagebrokerage #bestmortgagebroker This year brokers and brokerages across the Dominion Lending Centre Network, Including our team at TWT helped over 60,000 Canadians secure financing for their homes! Our team is super proud to be apart of the largest Mortgage Brokerage Network in Canada and our even more ...Read more...
Agent Training - Activities Drive ResultsBy Scott WestlakeDecember 6, 20190 comments#agenttraining #mortgagebroker #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake I always say it, "activities drive results." Yesterday we sent out 160 hand written letters. While I personally. wrote the letters my team went through each deal. We confirmed we have the clients contact details & birthday. What rate they have - incase there ...Read more...
Oakville Housing Market Outlook & An Oakville Mortgage Brokers PerspectiveBy Scott WestlakeNovember 28, 20190 comments#oakvillehousingmarket #housingupdate #twt #thewestlaketeam #luxuryrealestate #luxurymortgagebroker #mortgagebroker #dlc #scottwestlake #oakville "Re/Max is forecasting continuing balance conditions for the Oakville housing market in 2020." What we look at is a Mortgage Brokerage is whats driving demand. According to the statistics below, "move-up-buyers" are driving this demand. The reason this is ...Read more...
Invest in yourself, invest in relationships & There is NO Secret Sauce!By Scott WestlakeNovember 25, 20190 comments#MPCNationalconference #MPC #twt #DLC #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #mortgagebroker #mortgagebrokerage #investinyourself #investinrelationships This past week a lot of mortgage brokers from across Canada took time to attend their National Mortgage Conference. The photo above was the start to my weekend at our Brokerages (DLC) Party - Brokers & Brews! After spending 3 days and nights with a lot of my peers and partners, ...Read more...
The Power of an Endorsement - Agent Training November 2019By Scott WestlakeNovember 25, 20190 comments#agentstraining #powerofendorsements #twt #thewestlaketeam #scottwestlake #mortgagebroker #mortgageagent #mortgagebrokertraining When new agents ask me how to get business I often talk to them about the power of an endorsement. In a couple recent examples, I spoke to agents that sponsored local events. The events came and went with no mortgage origination coming from the events. This isn't ...Read more...
Mortgage PenaltiesBy Scott WestlakeNovember 19, 20190 comments#mortgagepenalty #breakingyourmortgage #twt #thewestlaketeam #mortgagebroker #bank #monolinelender Very interesting article on mortgage penalties and how not all lenders charge the same penalty. Its sometimes tough for clients to see past rate but there are a lot of features within a mortgage and factors that one should consider when apply for a mortgage and deciding on the institution ...Read more...