Meet Christie Richardson . . .
Mortgage Professional with VERICO ZANDERS & Associates Mortgage Brokers Inc.
Christie has many years of experience in the banking industry, gaining inside experience at one of the "Big 5" banking institutions. Christie started in the industry in 1998. Moving from the Small Business Account Manager position in 2005, she made the jump to doing strictly mortgage brokerage and hasn't looked back since. Many of her customers are clients from relationships she built around her experience with self-employed financing needs and many are repeat customers. They not only enjoy the mortgage knowledge she possesses, but they appreciate her attention to detail and her personal focus on them. Christie is a member of the MBABC (Mortgage Broker Association of British Columbia) as well as CAAMP (Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professional). In the financing world, Christie has won a coveted peer nominated award as well as the prestigious
"Achiever" award two times in a row.

Christie resides in Whitehorse and is very familiar with Yukoner's lending needs and the unique housing market.

Christie is a Charter Member and Past President of the Whitehorse Fireweed Lions Club. "I believe we all need to give back to our community in anyway we can, that is why I belong to Lions International. Lions have done a lot to make this a great community to live in." Christie won the highest award you can receive as a Lions Club Member from the international organization when she was awarded the President's Medal in 2007. Lions International is the largest service organization in the world.

In her personal life, Christie enjoys skiing (water, downhill, cross-country and kite), jet-skiing, swimming, surfing, biking (bicycle and motorbike)...oh...and who can forget...bungy jumping:-) But, she must admit...her job is a big part of her personal life and concentrating on getting her clients mortgage needs met is first on her list.

"My Clients enjoy the fact that we can do a mortgage in the way and time that suits them best, we are not limited to certain hours or location. Clients can start an application online when they are having their morning coffee on a Sunday and I can take it from there." Christie has helped clients with financing needs in Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and Yukon. Born and raised in the Yukon. . . "the Land of the Midnight Sun is my home".

To start making your dreams a reality and to have Christie personally assist you with all of your mortgage financing needs, be it purchasing, building, refinancing or debt consolidating, contact her directly at (867) 668-5565.

Here to make purchasing, mortgaging and refinancing of your most important asset, your home, as least stressful as possible:-)
Cell: 867 334-5565
Fax: 867 667-7005
Email: christie.richardson@verico.ca

Testimonials from Christie's clients . . .

"I'd like to thank Christie Richardson personally for all your help in guiding me through the mortgage application process. It was a busy time, and although I didn't always have a solid grasp on everything that was involved in buying a home, you were always there to make sure I was on track. It helped alot to have that support, as I didn't feel like I was going about it alone. Not only was your work good, but you always had a smile on :)
Thanks again!"
Tara
Purchase
Whitehorse, Yukon

"Christie made us feel like she really worked for us, not just for the bank."
Amanda
Purchase
Whitehorse, Yukon

"I have made three purchases and received my mortgages through Christie, now, my two children have also used Christie for their mortgages."
Marjorie
Purchase
Whitehorse, Yukon

"As First Time Home Buyers, we had lots of questions on using the Home Buyer's Program and all that comes along with a first purchase. Christie was very informative and was available day and night to answer our many questions. We were able to do it all on our schedule, we never had to take time off work to get the job done."
Tracie
Purchase
Langley, BC

"I never needed to worry about looking for the best rate, that is what Christie was able to do for us. It was one stop shopping for our refinancing and new construction mortgage."
Rebecca
Refinance and Construction Mortgage
Whitehorse, Yukon

"I have made one purchase through Christie and from my experience I have referred her many of my friends even if they were looking to refinance or build a home. She really does it all!"
Andrea
Purchase
Whitehorse, Yukon

Canadian home sales edge higher in April May 15, 2012

Home sales up 0.8% from March to April. Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity stood 11.5% above levels in April 2011. The size of the year-over-year increase reflects a slowdown in sales last April following changes to mortgage rules which came into effect on March 18, 2011.

Wanted for a Successful Retirement: A Debt-Freedom Plan May 14, 2012

This is the first time that Manulife Bank has focused on surveying Canadians about debt in the context of retirement planning. The survey found that half of Canadians - more women (54%) than men (46%) - would find it extremely stressful to reach retirement age with debt still outstanding.

Women more likely to be first-time homebuyers in next two years: RBC poll May 14, 2012

"We are seeing more single women entering into the housing market, as income levels, changing demographics and lifestyle patterns shift purchasing habits," said Marcia Moffat, head of home equity financing, RBC. "But women are being more cautious than men, weighing cost, affordability and job security before buying a home.

Housing starts up from March May 8, 2012

“Most of the increase was in the multiples segment. The increase in this segment is partly a reflection of the high level of pre-sales in large multi-unit projects since 2011, which is in line with job gains over the last year,” said Mathieu Laberge, Deputy Chief Economist at CMHC’s Market Analysis Centre. “Looking at single-detached homes, 67,700 such units were started across Canada in April, a rate which is consistent with that of the recent past,” added Laberge.

Newcomers list advice as key ingredient in establishing their financial life in Canada: RBC May 2, 2012

"Building a new life in a new country is no small feat. Newcomers are faced with a myriad of tasks and decisions to ensure their future success," said Paul Sy, director, Multicultural Markets, RBC. "Among these are important financial decisions and professional advice can be critical to overcoming obstacles and challenges in this area. That's why speaking to a financial advisor, someone who understands the challenges and can provide solutions, is integral to helping newcomers build their lives in Canada."