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April 22, 2021
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Hello!
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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We wanted to express our sincere appreciation for your exceptional service throughout the mortgage process. Your professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication truly made a difference for us. We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone seeking mortgage advice.
Working with you was a pleasure, and we are grateful for your guidance and expertise. Rest assured, if we or anyone we know ever need assistance with mortgages, you will be our first recommendation.
Once again, thank you for your outstanding service. We look forward to any future opportunities to work together.
Nipa and Sourov
Nipa and Sourov
“Andre Houle is wonderful to work with. I would recommend him to basically anyone wanting to talk to a human being and get simple and reliable information. He was always on top of returning emails/calls and I never felt as though I was asking stupid questions as he had thoughtful answers for everything! That’s just the professionalism/customer service side of things; if you have had any sort of financial troubles in the past (or let’s be real, still do) and are looking to know your options, call him now. Or, if you’re a young women wanting to make a huge financial leap on your own, talk to him. There’s no judgment of any sort, and I never felt as though I was being written-off for the value of my deal or that fact that I wasn’t super knowledgeable on everything. Thanks again, Andre and I look forward to recommending your services to people in the future!”
Jessica Post
We gladly recommend you to anyone who needs your services.
We find that:
1. You are very efficient: Instant responses to any questions we have.
2. Always look out for our best interests: Try your best to get us the best rate, the best conditions for us.
3. Never refuse any request we ask you to do.
Thank you! Have a great day!
Carmen and David Corey
Carmen and David Corey
Thanks for being attentive. I appreciate that when I came to you to see if you had a rate that could beat an already record low, you found an even lower one. Our first rate was good, but this cut it nearly in half, and will save us well over ten thousand dollars over the life of the mortgage. We had chatted on and off for the past six months about finding a lower rate worth jumping to – and this one was worth the effort!
Cheers
Julian and Erin 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
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