Mortgage brokers are getting bigger, faster and stronger says Garth Ellis, owner of VERICO Ellis Mortgages Canada.  He says that the opportunity for brokers in today’s market lies in the sophisticated level of industry knowledge, association services and business tools offered by organizations such as VERICO.  “Consumers are looking for a second opinion and when they get that second opinion, they go to an independent mortgage broker.  We have the opportunity to demonstrate how much we offer before, during and after the mortgage process…”

Garth is also believes that the Vancouver market outlook for the second half of the year will be strong.  “The recession hasn’t really hit BC.  People are confident in their job situations and this is a driver of real estate, economy and mortgage decisions.

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