Full Name: Melanie Antaya
Title: Mortgage Broker / Owner
Brokerage Name: The VanderDuim Mortgage Team DLC (License # 13413)
License Number: M08002425

With over 19 years in the mortgage industry, Melanie is a seasoned expert when it comes to helping individuals achieve their financial goals. Her extensive knowledge of mortgage options and dedication to personalized guidance make her an invaluable asset for clients seeking to navigate the complexities of the housing market.

Full Name: Robby Aurora
Title: Managing Partner/Mortgage Broker
Brokerage Name: Mortgage Connection Ltd.
License Number: ON-13097

Robby is always enthusiastic to contribute back to the industry and provide education for the community and consumer. He has been involved in various lender panels, broker feedback discussions and has led education courses through the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association.

He is consistently featured on local radio stations and through various other media forums to provide mortgage insight and updates including on RedFM radio, CBC Calgary, CTV Calgary, CTV Toronto, the Calgary Herald, and Business in Calgary.

Robby is born and raised in Calgary, happily married to his wonderful wife Swanti and is a proud father to his two amazing young children.

Full Name: Paul Bojakli
Title: Mortgage Broker
Brokerage Name: Quantus Mortgage
License Number: M20003504

For the last 16 years, I’ve been very fortunate to work in an industry where I can bring my passions for helping people and real estate together.

My business partner, Todd Fralic, and I started Quantus Mortgage Solutions in 2009 with the goal that our brokerage wouldn’t focus on volume; it would focus on the integrity and quality of the relationships we formed with our brokers, our lending partners, and our clients.

The Q team continues to inspire me, but there are a few events that stand out most. In 2016, the team was honoured to win the Canadian Mortgage Award for Best Brokerage of the Year, something incredibly special considering we were still a young company. Each year, we continue to be nominated for national awards, including our dedication to giving back to our community.

Full Name: Ron Bulter
Title: Broker Level 2
Brokerage Name: Butler Mortgage Inc
License Number: 12118

Ron Butler is a veteran mortgage broker. In his multi‐decade career, he has been involved in every facet of the broker channel from private mortgage lending to direct to consumer digital mortgage origination. His eponymous brokerage: Butler Mortgage Inc. is a family business founded with his sons. With mortgage origination volumes of well over $1 Billion per year for many years and after personally reviewing tens of thousands of mortgage applications his insights on Residential Mortgages in Canada are both granular and wide ranging.

Full Name: Gillian Cortez
Title: Mortgage Broker
Brokerage Name: Quantus Mortgage Solutions
License Number: LIC-00550947

Gillian Cortez is a mortgage broker with Quantus Mortgage Solutions, bringing over a decade of expertise to her clients. Beginning her career as a mortgage underwriter in 2011, Gillian made the move to become an independent broker in 2019. With a sharp focus on personalized service and a commitment to excellence, she navigates the complexities of the mortgage market with precision. Gillian's dedication to her clients' financial goals, coupled with her community involvement in promoting financial literacy, underscores her reputation as a trusted advisor in the industry.

Full Name: Shubha Dasgupta
Title: CEO
Brokerage Name: Pineapple
License Number: 12830

Shubha Dasgupta is the CEO and Co-Founder of Toronto-based Pineapple, a leading mortgage industry disruptor. Since joining the mortgage industry in 2008, Shubha has focused on leveraging technology while prioritizing customer experience to transform the sector. His unique vision and expertise have been instrumental in building and growing Pineapple, which boasts over 700 brokers in its network today.

Full Name: Hugo Fortier
Title: Mortgage Broker
Brokerage Name: Consortium Hypothécaire
License Number: 167863

With over 20 years of experience in mortgage industry, my passion for helping clients makes me an accomplished professional. My ability to fully understand your project allows me to provide you with individualized advice beyond the simple framework of the mortgage, all with a short, medium and long term vision depending on your objectives.

Full Name: Luisa Hough
Title: Mortgage Broker/Owner
Brokerage Name: Verico Xeva Mortgage
License Number: BCFSA 138452

Luisa’s career as a committed mortgage professional spans over 20 years during which time she has helped thousands of Canadians achieve homeownership. Having established a sound reputation for excellence and outstanding service, her astute and genuine approach has allowed her to build and cultivate a trusted clientele and quality referral network.

During Luisa’s tenure and as co-founder at Verico Xeva Mortgage, she has been instrumental in its continued growth and success through her drive and passion, as well as her solid work ethic and commitment to transparency. This has earned her multiple accolades over the years including: Broker of The Year 2016 & 2021 and was a finalist for Broker of the Year from 2013-2020, Top 75 Broker Nationally for 14 years consecutively, and finalist for Woman of Distinction for 2024. Lastly and most distinctly, by virtue of Luisa’s strong, inspiring leadership, supportive nature, and warm professional manner, she received the Women of Influence distinction in both 2018, 2020 and 2023 becoming a trailblazer for many women seeking to emulate the same achievements.

Full Name: Derek Loose
Title: Broker/Owner
Brokerage Name: DLC Mortgage Excellence
License Number: M16001450

Derek has been in the mortgage industry since 2006. Mortgage Excellence opened in December of 2007 and continues to be a top franchise with Dominion Lending Centres. Derek leads Mortgage Excellence which is committed to providing a full service brokerage, helping brokers increase their business without sacrificing their quality of life. His brokerage has a top underwriting centre in Canada changing the lives of mortgage professionals year over year. Derek continues to surround himself with a team of people that make him look good. He is a certified performance and leadership coach.

Full Name: Kim McKenney
Title: Broker of Record/Owner
Brokerage Name: DLC The Mortgage Source
License Number: M10000388 Brokerage 10145

Kim McKenney is the owner of DLC The Mortgage Source, established in 1990, and has been president for seven years. During her time as the leader, the brokerage has grown from 25 to 70 agents and is one of the Top 20 DLC franchises in Canada.

Kim is an industry leader and an avid participant in the mortgage community having served for two terms as president of CMBA Ontario and Co-Chair of the Better Business Bureau as well as serving on several other Boards. Kim’s mandate with her brokerage and during her tenure with CMBA has been to improve educations offerings. This desire for better access to education for both new and seasoned agents and brokers is reflected in Kim’s ongoing mentorship and support program at DLC The Mortgage Source.

Full Name: Lorrie Rasmussen
Title: Mortgage Associate
Brokerage Name: Mortgage Architects
License Number: FSRA (ON) Mortgage Brokerage License #12728

Meet Lorrie, Mortgage Associate with Mortgage Architects. Lorrie loves service- servicing clients- and making a difference in the community. Mortgages have been part of her daily productivity for just shy of 2 decades. What Lorrie loves to focus her time on is making people's lives better, reducing stress and helping people plan for an exciting retirement. Growing with technology and remaining connected at a human level is a goal she continues to build on every day.

Full Name: Kerri Reed
Title: Executive Vice President
Brokerage Name: Premiere Mortgage Centre
License Number: Lic #10317

Principal Broker and Partner at Premiere Mortgage Centre

Kerri Reed, an industry symbol with over two decades of experience managing, mentoring and supporting industry professionals, stands as the Principal Broker and Partner at Premiere Mortgage Centre. As a trailblazing female in the mortgage space she has not only grown but successfully led her agents and brokers to surpass remarkable milestones when it comes to funded mortgage volume and professional achievements. Steering a team of over 150 agents and brokers, Kerri's commitment to individual success, business development, and fostering strong business practices sets an unparalleled standard in the mortgage industry.