From Bellman to Broker: A Real Mortgage Success Story

About this episode

In this episode, Jackie Ellis interviews Mac Phillips about his journey from hospitality to mortgage brokering and the benefits of co-ownership in the Canadian housing market.

Welcome back to The Home Stretch! In this episode, our Relationship Team Manager, Jackie Ellis, sits down with our Referral Partner and Mortgage Agent, Mac Philips, to explore his unique journey into the mortgage world, smart buying strategies, and how co-ownership is opening doors for Canadians. Mac shares how he first learned about Ourboro, the client win that cemented his belief in shared equity, and why he sees co-ownership as a modern solution. He also walks through his journey from hospitality to mortgage brokering, the mindset required to succeed in the industry, and tips for first-time buyers. Plus, Mac’s crystal ball takes on the GTA housing market . Host: Jackie Ellis | Ourboro's Relationship Team Manager Guest: Mac Phillips | Mortgage Broker https:// www.instagram.com/macmortgagebroker/?hl=en

People in this episode

Guest: Mac Phillips

Topics covered

• mortgage
• co-ownership
• real estate
• first-time buyers
• GTA housing market

Keywords

• shared equity
• buying strategies
• mortgage success story

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Home Stretch

Places: GTA

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