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Meet the #broker who puts transparency first ⤵️ 👔 This week's episode of #KnowYourBroker is a perfect fit as we feature Minesh Thakkar (Manny) from Real Mortgage Associates Inc.! Manny tailors his insights around setting the right expectations between the lender, the broker and the client, how reliability can make or break a deal, and why behind-the-scenes transparency is critical to great client experiences. 🧵 And if he weren't a broker, Manny would give you the shirt off his back...but we'll let him tell you in the video below! ___ Want to learn more about Manny's outlook on the benefit of mortgage brokers for Canadian homebuyers? Watch his full-length #KnowYourBroker interview here: https://lnkd.in/gMd_rz6Y We believe working with a mortgage broker is the best way to get a mortgage in Canada. Our #KnowYourBroker series captures real brokers and their stories on how they provide unmatched value to customers looking to navigate homeownership. 🏠 Ron D.  | Jason Singh | Farhan Mahmood Damon Knights | Prakash Bector | Dina Grossi | Ashley Yantzi | Peter Guzzo | Anne Jones | Jay Blachford | K. Adam Ross | Rizwan Qureshi | Evanka Grant #MortgageProfessionals #CanadianMortgageBrokers #ChallengerBank #MPC #CMBA

Proud to announce our “Second Chance” campaign just snagged Bronze in Performance at the 2024 ADCC | The Advertising & Design Club of Canada Awards!🏆   This campaign is all about helping Canadians rethink their finances—and having it recognized is a huge win. Ready to see how we’re changing the game? 💸   Check out the story behind the award-winning campaign here: https://lnkd.in/gxMjECkq   Thank you to the ADCC, our talented partners at The Hive, our incredible team, and to all of our customers.   Here’s to helping Canadians #MakeBank!   #ADCCAwards #BankingInnovation #ChallengerBank #Finance

While the 2024 National Mortgage Conference by Mortgage Professionals Canada wrapped last week in Montréal, we wanted to close it out properly with a video capturing the incredible events and speakers, the collective growth of the Canadian mortgage broker community, and the fun had by the entire #EquitableBank team that attended! 👏 Thanks to our keynote speaker Duncan Wardle for his animated presentation on creativity and innovation to help push brokers beyond their imagination. 🧑🚀🎪 From acrobats to astronauts—tell us your favourite #MPC moment! Andrew Moor | Mahima Poddar | Damon Knights | Ashley Yantzi | Prakash Bector | Dina Grossi | Jay Blachford | Jaclyn (Jackie) Uyham #ChallengerBank #BanqueÉquitable #ElevateWithMPC #MPCMontreal2024 #PHCMontréal2024

👊 This is how real impact happens in the mortgage world! We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on a titan of the mortgage industry this week on our #KnowYourBroker series: Don Stoddart from Key Mortgage Partners. Don has spent years mastering the mortgage broker profession and provides unique insight into the goal of building wealth for his clients and his broker team, why the broker-lender relationship is paramount to driving value for clients, understanding the benefits of reverse mortgages, and why time matters more than money in one's career. Thanks for the wisdom Don! Or should we be calling you Mr. Sinatra?🎤 Want to learn even more about Don's perspective as a veteran leader in the mortgage industry (and how good he thinks his singing voice is)? Watch his full-length #KnowYourBroker interview here: https://lnkd.in/eC4qPyft ___ We believe working with a mortgage broker is the best way to get a mortgage in Canada. Our #KnowYourBroker series captures real brokers and their stories on how they provide unmatched value to customers looking to navigate homeownership. 🏠 Damon Knights | Prakash Bector | Dina Grossi | Ashley Yantzi | Anne Jones | Peter Guzzo | Tarun Suri | K. Adam Ross | Kaila Basilij | Cristina Minatel | Jaclyn Uyham #CanadianMortgageBrokers #CanadianRealEstate #EquitableBank #ChallengerBank #MPC #CMBA #MortgageIntelligence

B.O.Y. — that’s some BIG news 👀 🎉  We’re proud to share that EQ Bank has been named one of Strategy Online’s Brands of the Year for 2024! This recognition is more than an industry accolade—it’s proof of the trust and value our customers experience every day. At #EQBank, we’re committed to driving change, delivering real value, and solving the frustrations that many feel with the current banking system. Our #LessTakeMoreMake brand platform highlights what EQ Bank stands for: empowering Canadians to say no to the status quo, while giving them an edge over money so they can maximize their potential.  Thank you to our customers for your continued trust, and kudos to our team and partners for making this possible. 🙌 We’re proud to lead the charge in transforming the way Canadians bank! Read more about it below and catch more about this recognition in the Fall 2024 issue of Strategy, available in November!  https://lnkd.in/g4qEQUTC The Hive | Kaiser & Partners, Inc | Epitaph Group Inc. #BrandOfTheYear #CustomerFirst #BankingInnovation #StrategyOnline #ChallengerBank

We’re proud to share that Mahima Poddar, our Senior Vice President and Group Head, Personal Banking here at EQ Bank | Equitable Bank has been named one of Canadian Mortgage Professional's Top 50 Women Of Influence 2024. Winners are selected for their business growth, influence, and commitment to uplifting women in the mortgage space—qualities Mahima exemplifies every day. Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone and the vital contributions of women across the mortgage industry.👏 Check out the full list of honourees here: https://lnkd.in/gBZFS_Xq #CMPTop50WomenofInfluence2024 #MortgageProfessionals

🚀 Last week, we hosted not one but two incredible reverse mortgage events in the GTA and Southwest Ontario, bringing together over 120 mortgage brokers eager to learn how they can better serve their 55+ clients. 🙌 We had an amazing lineup of guest speakers, including Rhonda Latreille, Alaeddine Jabri, and Lena Koke, alongside the expert team at Equitable Bank. Their insights on the longevity market, financial planning for retirees, legal considerations, and reverse mortgage strategies were invaluable. Check out this video for a glimpse of the highlights! 🎥 https://lnkd.in/ggAVUCVw #ReverseMortgage #MortgageBrokers #RetirementPlanning #EquitableBank #FinancialSolutions Jaclyn (Jackie) Uyham | Cristina Minatel| Shanaka (Shan) De Mel | Clifford Choy | Rick Collard | Prakash Bector | Nelly Yuzbasiyan | Ray Cheung | Osman Aziz, | Kaila Basilij | Olivia Amatuzio

👏 From the boardroom table to the ping-pong table, the latest #BrokerMeetUp was a great time, with the Mortgage Outlet Inc. - #12628 team bringing both expertise and energy. Leah Zlatkin, Michelle Farrugia, Lina Zaya, Estée Zacks, BSc., BA, MBA, Joanne Vuong, and Iman Ardestani came ready to play!   Of course, the #MortgageOutlet team connected with the EQ Bank | Equitable Bank’s team underwriters, mortgage officers, and senior leaders for a meaningful discussion on how to strengthen our broker-lender relationship.   But don’t miss Leah take on our own Damon Knights in a “friendly” game of table tennis—catch the event highlights below 🏓 ___ Prakash Bector | Dina Grossi | Ashley Yantzi | Peter Guzzo | Anne Jones | Jay Blachford | K. Adam Ross | Andrew Real-Salcedo| Shanaka (Shan) De Mel | Evanka Grant | Jordan Shaw #MortgageProfessionals #CanadianMortgageBrokers #ChallengerBank #MPC #CMBA #M3 #MortgageIntelligence

How much would $90,000 in government support change your life? 🤔 For eligible Canadians with disabilities, that’s exactly what they could receive through government grants and bonds in a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).   We’re excited to announce that Concentra Trust, an EQ Bank | Equitable Bank company, is partnering with credit unions across Canada to raise awareness about RDSPs!   RDSPs are an incredible way to help Canadians with disabilities save for their future, but many still don’t know about them. In fact, only 17% of Canadians we surveyed were aware of RDSPs, despite them being available since 2008. That’s a huge missed opportunity!   We’re particularly proud to be doing this with the support of credit unions – they play a crucial role in delivering financial services to communities across Canada, and their deep, trusted relationships with members will play a key role in how we get the message across to Canadians.   Keep your eyes peeled in the coming months as we share some helpful resources on RDSPs, answer commonly asked questions and bust a few myths (there are SO many out there!)     Curious about RDSPs? Check out this quick explainer⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gmVKVFR6   #ChallengerBank #CreditUnions #RDSP

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