by Dustan Woodhouse | Dec 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Heading into tax season there is a common question on many a Mortgage Broker’s (and agent’s) mind: To be (inc.) or not to be (inc.)? 2017 was the year that the federal government basically laid the smackdown on everyone who has ever suggested being INC. ‘isn’t...
by Dustan Woodhouse | Oct 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Each of us ultimately is just a pile of carbon. In grade 8 science class Mr. Lenton taught us that all living things are carbon based. He did so with a very memorable (albeit disturbing) story involving his neighbour’s annoying cat and a ‘stakeout’ with...
by Dustan Woodhouse | Aug 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association asked for a few words on Brokering, I was lucky enough to have the piece selected for the 2017 Summer edition of Canadian Mortgage Broker. An Excerpt: Always Take the High Road! As with many things in life, this old adage is...
by Dustan Woodhouse | Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Managing Expectations, the heart of this business. A dozen or more Bank executives meeting at their local branch to spend a few hours, perhaps even a few days, reviewing the applicants file. um ya… A single individual with the computing power of a...
by Dustan Woodhouse | Jul 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
The changes are coming at us Fast & Furious style. Which is to say weakly written, gaping holes in the plot line, without a plausible or viable conclusion, and loaded with actors having limited experience with the subject matter. The Canadian...
