Alyson Thiessen –
Mortgage Consultant, Mortgage Intelligence, Red
Deer, Alberta
“CMP is the one publication that I read
cover to cover every month. It’s not only
informative, but also provides a broad view that
is national in its scope. The brokerage community
is evolving and becoming less insular. I believe
that, as a community, CMP will become ever more
important in the cohesion of our industry, coast
to coast.”
Bruce Bark – Mortgage
Broker and Financial Planner, The Mortgage Professionals,
Kingston, Ontario
“The current terrain that we know as the
Canadian mortgage brokering industry will not
be recognizable within the next five to 10 years,
as the industry transforms into a true profession,
and having CMP available as a ‘road map’
will help all of us see not only where we are
going but, more important, why we are going there!”
Gary Mauris –
President, Dominion Lending Centres
"The landscape of the Canadian marketplace
is changing rapidly with many new lenders, brokers,
suppliers and products entering our industry at
a frenzied pace. Together, we must continue to
work on building and developing consumer confidence.
Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) is another
great vehicle to unite our entire industry, and
act as a conduit in our ongoing efforts of building
the profile of Canadian mortgage brokers and their
valued partners."
Graeme Moss –
Broker/Manager, Fair Mortgage Solutions, Hamilton,
Ontario
“CMP provides the industry with a fresh
approach. CMP is broker focused and independent.
The articles are timely and positively effect
broker business on a day-to-day level. The CMP
approach of independence also allows both large
and small voices to be heard, which is very empowering
at the grassroots level. The CMP approach is different
and it is long overdue.”
Hali Strandlund –
Past-President , Mortgage Brokers Association
of British Columbia (MBABC) "Exciting times, these! The launch
of Canadian Mortgage Professional is a special
and auspicious occasion, and a cause for celebration.
The maturity and coming of age of most professions
is marked by the advent of a quality trade magazine,
and CMP is an excellent example. The CMP forum
is just what the doctor ordered for the burgeoning
mortgage broker profession, and signals a great
leap forward in communication, networking, education
and information sharing."
John Bargis –
Vice President, Mortgage Edge, Richmond Hill,
Ontario
“CMP serves not only as a great educational
tool for the masses, but also as an awareness
vehicle for the veterans of our industry. CMP
truly allows all who wish to get involved, large
and small, to freely express their opinions, and
addresses the sensitivities of both brokers and
lenders alike. I encourage brokers to follow the
magazine and get involved with CMP’s refreshing
style – something that this industry has
long been lacking.”
Karla Dreyer –
Associate Vice President, Verico Financial Group,
Vancouver, British Columbia
“CMP is a great resource and educational
source for all industry professionals. With such
a changing landscape, I find CMP a terrific monthly
pulse on what is happening not only in the broker
world, but also with lenders, insurers and other
industry partners. It allows us to stay informed,
see best practices and shares innovative marketing
and sales techniques.”
Michael Cameron –
CEO, Axiom Mortgage Partners
"I am pleased to support and encourage an
independent forum for news and discussion in the
ever changing mortgage industry. CMP will surely
provide mortgage professionals across the country
with timely and relevent industry information."
Michelle Watson Mortgage
Professional, Invis Della Dwyer Team, Markham,
Ontario
Since its inception, CMP has done a fantastic
job of uniting mortgage professionals across the
country, working at various levels of the industry.
It seamlessly bridges educational gaps between
formal institutional training and
informal knowledge gathered along a professionals
career. It provides relevant and timely information
and views regarding topics that matter most. In
my opinion, CMP is a required resource for professionals
looking for an edge or have a need to stay in
the know.
Nikki Harrison –
Mortgage Broker/Owner, Mortgages by Design, Calgary,
Alberta
“Even as a young magazine, CMP has proven
to be cutting edge, visiting issues that are of
importance and interest to the broker community.
As a burgeoning industry, we see our issues ever
changing, always evolving, and the many matters
that are brought to the forefront in the magazine
are key to our growth, advancement and education.
CMP is not only valuable, but a necessary internal
voice within our industry.”
Nolan Matthias –
Managing Partner, MortgageBrokers.com, Calgary,
Alberta
“CMP provides a third-party voice that allows
mortgage professionals across the country to learn
and share with each other. CMP provides timely
information on what is happening within the industry
and how to prepare for the future. It touches
on what industry members are doing to set themselves
apart from the competition and what each of us
can do to become more successful in our own industry-related
endeavors.”
Rene Girard –
President, Finder Financial Services Ltd "In a new and exciting business
such as the mortgage industry, it is so important
to recognize change and opportunity at the same
time. Being proactive in an evolving industry
is also important and fresh publications such
as the Canadian Mortgage Professional facilitate
that. Canadian Mortgage Professional will provide
insight and give new resources to the mortgage
industry professional so that they can give their
clients the very best information available today
- ensuring that each mortgage agent will be looking
out for their clients’ best interest."
Sharon Castelino –-
Vice President, HLC Home Loans Canada
"A fresh, independent voice of the industry
is long overdue and greatly needed. I am confident
that Canadian Mortgage Professional will report
on all facets of our industry, not only reflecting
on where we have been but, more important, the
many possible opportunities ahead."