10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
April 22, 2021
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My name is Andre Houle and I am a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres Maximal Mortgages in St. Albert, Alberta. I have been a mortgage broker for 17 years, with 20 years total in the financial services industry. Who knew that starting as a bank teller would lead me to this!
I currently reside in Morinville, Alberta, and have the only standalone broker office within the community…because my wife says I can’t work from home.
I have been married for 20 years, to my wife Lisa (she’s the best!), and we have two amazing daughters that are the highlight of my life. Now that I think of it, dealing with a nearly teenage daughter has become a challenging endeavour, did I mention they were amazing? My wife and I have had some interesting bumps in the road during our marriage that has changed the way I live my life and do business (think bumpy cactus field full of rocks kind of bumpy).
We’ve gone through many of the things most people go through in their lives, but we’ve also managed to deal with pediatric cancer, affecting our youngest child when she was 6 years old, and all that accompanies treatment. We’ve also lost a younger sibling to cancer recently, and have dealt with many of the fallout's associated with losing a young mom, sister and daughter. The past 4 years have certainly been challenging for us.
I take many things into consideration, now that I’ve experienced life and all of its intricacies. I have a unique understanding, especially regarding the financial aspects in life, especially when it comes to the unexpected. Your specific needs have always been the focal point of my concern regarding all aspects of your mortgage. To me, you’re not just a mortgage, you are a human being with specific and unique needs.
I have access to over 40 different lenders to help facilitate your unique mortgage needs, which helps me explore every option available to help you get ahead financially. The most important thing, is to allow your finances to take care of themselves while you’re busy living your life. Life is too short to worry about money.
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Hi
As a first time home buyer, I needed a good mortgage broker and Andre came highly recommended. Once I started dealing with him I knew why my colleague spoke so highly of him.
He has been excellent and on point from the start to the end in successfully acquiring a mortgage for my family and I. He was always available via email or phone and responded within an hour. His work ethic and personality in dealing with clients are top notch.
I will recommend Andre to all my family and friends.
Dr Shahiem Hartley
Thank you Andre, 3rd time was a charm, you had the patience to work with us over a couple of years of the house hunting process, and helped us hit the jackpot!! Perfect property, awesome mortgage rate and exemplary service – We cannot thank you enough!!!
Rachel C.
We recently had the privilege of working with Andre Houle to secure a mortgage for our new home. We recommend Andre unequivocally. He is dedicated, professional, and meticulous. We felt completely supported throughout the entire process and could not be more satisfied with our mortgage terms.
Since the first email inquiring about our options, to the final signatures, we felt Andre was committed to making the mortgage process straightforward and even enjoyable. We were in the final stages of signing, when Andre secured a better deal. It is actions like these that demonstrate his integrity and commitment to getting the best deal for his clients.
Andre is an excellent communicator who was able to answer all our questions. We took a lot longer to purchase than planned, and he never once gave an impression that there was any pressure to move quickly. He helped us explore and evaluate different options to help alleviate financial pressures and find the best fit for our family.
We are so grateful to Andre. Because of his dedication and integrity, we will be clients for life. Working with Andre, we felt that we had a skilled professional, who genuinely cared about our family, in our corner. He is personable, approachable and understanding (with seemingly limitless patience). He simplified the process while ensuring all the details were attended to expertly. It is without hesitation that we recommend Andre Houle to handle any mortgage needs.
Sincerely,
Dan and Shannon Requa
I just wanted to send you a note saying thank-you for all your hard work during our house buying process. It meant all the world to us and we couldn’t have done it without you. We really appreciate you!
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Danae & Wyatt Harding
I walked into Andre’s office to look for some options for some complex financing. Andre took the time to listen to my complete history, and then formulated some options and scenarios for me. At that point he went out and found a few different lenders willing to work with us and I settled on the best option for me. Andre is very professional and always listens to your needs to come up with the best solutions for his customers. Thank you Andre. I really appreciate the advice. – Marek
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