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While on top of a mountain mid-hike, I wanted to share information on the current Bond Yield that affects fixed-rate mortgages and that it is dropping.

Banks and credit unions are currently offering $1,500 for you to move your mortgage over to them at renewal. Why do you ask? Because when the next renewal (with them) comes up, you will have to [...]

 Use metrics when possible, there are amazing calculators out there to access online or they are creatable on spreadsheets with some learning. If the calculator you require is real estate [...]

Hi friends! Are you using Mint.com for your personal finances? If not, you certainly should be! Check out the video and try out the program, it is free!

Are you interested in a mortgage rate special? I just wanted to quickly reach out and share that we are able to access some pretty low mortgage rate specials right now.  5-year fixed rates start [...]

Now could be a VERY good time to refinance for you! The Bank of Canada has recently raised rates a few times and experts are saying that they expect another 2 rate hikes by the end of the year. [...]

I’m not a financial advisor, nor am I an expert in investing, but in these turbulent economic times, it’s more important than ever to discuss this important and controversial topic. [...]

Just when you thought that it couldn’t get worst, it’s about to. The government of Canada is predicted to approve yet more mortgage rules to slow down the market. OSFI (The Office of [...]

April stats show stabilizing real estate market – CTV interviews Vancouver Mortgage Broker Jessi Johnson Andrew Weichel, ctvbc.ca Published Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Housing sales in Greater [...]

Vancouver City Council agrees to consider “thin streets” – News1130 interviews Mortgage Broker Jessi Johnson VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – A local mortgage broker says Vancouver’s thin [...]

Nearly one in six Canadians would not be able to handle a $500 increase in their monthly mortgage payments, a new survey from the Bank of Montreal suggests. According to the bank, 16 percent of [...]

Cost of mortgages may soon rise, due to CMHC changes – NEWS1130 interviews Vancouver Mortgage Broker Jessi Johnson VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The cost of your mortgage might be rising soon, [...]

Chatting With Champions Podcast Interview #3. Tyler Basu and Jessi Johnson “Taking Ownership Of Your Life And Business” Mortgage broker and entrepreneur Jessi Johnson specializes in educating his [...]

Mortgage broker Jessi Johnson may become a reality-TV star by Charlie Smith Jessi Johnson is coming to your living room. Maybe it’s the hair. Or the fact that he can talk intelligently [...]

A team of Vancouver mortgage brokers is giving the industry a PR boost, at the same time helping a community get its financial act together for a new reality show on Oprah’s OWN network. Those [...]

Written for BC Real Estate Convention: www.bcrealestateconvention.com Read the November’s full newsletter here: http://www.bcrealestateconvention.com/html/newsletter/newsletter-118.html The [...]

Written for CMP (Canadian Mortgage Professional Magazine) at www.mortgagebrokernews.ca Read the online version here: http://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/news/38033/details.aspx Social Media [...]

By Jessi Johnson About three and a half years ago, I obtained my mortgage broker license. It was a good day, but now what do I do? I can ramble on for hours about marketing but none of it means [...]

Georgia Straight, August 18, 2010 By Charlie Smith A Vancouver mortgage broker says some real-estate agents are unaware that the harmonized sales tax does not apply to resale homes. In a phone [...]

A Brave New World: How technology is changing the industry Many mortgage brokers seemingly try to keep on top of a million things at once. Whether it’s answering their BlackBerry, visiting [...]

President of VERICO Jessi Johnson Mortgage Team, has one of the strongest social media presences in the mortgage brokerage industry. Mr. Johnson takes some time to talk to JAC News about the role [...]

BREAKING NEWS… (sort of): The team at Force Four Entertainment were kind enough to invite us back to Oprah’s reality show Million Dollar Neighbourhood for Season 2! The first season proved to be [...]

Vancouver Sun article by Tamara Leigh Getting a mortgage is a rite of passage for the aspiring homeowner. With banks offering record low interest rates and a huge range of competing for mortgage [...]

CMP (Canadian Mortgage Professional) article By Caitlin Nobes Brokers relying on investor clients to shore up the bottom line are now watching as key lender decisions erode that once lucrative [...]

Force Four Entertainment and Oprah Winfrey have given me the go-ahead to finally release more information about the new reality show where my mortgage team plays a big role. The show is called [...]

“Vancouver mortgage broker Jessi Johnson says a mortgage broker can help you with all aspects of a mortgage, from figuring out how much you can truly afford, to determining the best mortgage [...]

ilovemortgagebrokering.com interviews Vancouver mortgage broker Jessi Johnson on how he grew his business and enjoyed early success in a very tough industry. Jessi Johnson, he is the only [...]

The Bank of Montreal has slashed its five-year fixed mortgage rate to 2.99 percent in a move that some real estate experts say will soon force the other major banks to follow suit. BMO said it [...]

VANCOUVER, Sept. 26, 2014,/CNW/ – The mortgage broker from Oprah Winfrey’s Million Dollar Neighbourhood is back in the limelight again with record low interest rates. Today Jessi [...]

The proposal by to rein in to cool foreign influence will pass but it isn’t enough, according to one industry professional. “Do I think it will go through? Yes. I know the government is strongly [...]

Are you curious how the Provincial budget highlights relate to mortgages in Vancouver? Vancouver Mortgage Broker Jessi Johnson shows you. On Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016, the provincial government [...]

When was the last time you reviewed your mortgage and overall debt? Roughly every 12 months or around the time of your mortgage term anniversary, we recommend that you complete an annual mortgage [...]

Fixed or variable, the great debate! Many arguments during after-work drinks are sparked by this question. Choosing a fixed rate in the current market will earn you a record low rate that will be [...]

I’ve always found it fascinating how some people can win the lottery more than once while others never win their entire lifetime. Our clients essentially win the lottery on a regular basis. [...]