In the summer of 2015, I was a single mom of two on maternity leave, living in Fredericton, New Brunswick, when life threw me a curveball—I needed to find a new place to live. For years, I had been saving for a down payment, hoping to buy a home one day, and I decided this was the perfect moment to make it happen. Excited to start my homeownership journey, I toured a few houses and went to my bank
to ensure I’d qualify for a mortgage. But to my disappointment, the bank declined my application without giving me any explanation. Feeling uncertain, I turned to my Realtor for advice. He suggested I contact a Mortgage Broker he knew—someone experienced with helping people who faced challenges with financing. I reached out, and that conversation became a turning point in my life. She walked me through the entire process, explained what I needed to do to qualify, and with her help, I was able to buy my first home for myself and my kids. Fast forward to 2021: my life looked very different. I had been with my now-husband for five years, and we had two more children together. With four kids, our family had outgrown the first house, and it was time to move again. I reconnected with the same Mortgage Broker and once again had an amazing experience purchasing a larger home that could accommodate our growing family. At the time, I was on maternity leave again, thinking hard about my future. I knew that returning to work wouldn’t be sustainable, given the cost of daycare for four children. I needed something more flexible but also meaningful. The idea of becoming a Mortgage Broker began to resonate with me. I’ve always had strong administrative skills and enjoyed going above and beyond for the people I work with. Helping others achieve homeownership—just as I had been helped—felt like a perfect fit. In August 2022, I officially became a licensed Mortgage Associate. However, I quickly realized that the basic course wasn’t enough. Determined to provide the best service possible, I dove deep into the industry—reading every book I could find, listening to podcasts, and attending workshops at my own expense. As I immersed myself in the field, I noticed that many of the professionals I admired were connected to Mortgage Architects, including the author of the books I studied, the podcast host I followed, and the leader of a workshop I attended. I knew I needed to be part of this organization, so I reached out and joined Guy Richard's team, which encompasses all of the Mortgage Architects brokers in New Brunswick. Together we are a small, but mighty team of high level service oriented Mortgage Brokers. Since becoming licensed, I’ve gone a step further by earning the Accredited Mortgage Professional of Canada (AMPC) and Preferred Mortgage Professional of Canada (PMPC) designations, as well as my Mortgage Broker license, reflecting my commitment to continuous learning and excellence in the mortgage industry. In 2023, my husband Jesse Drummond joined the real estate industry, making us a seamless team for clients who need both mortgage and real estate services. Together, we work to create smooth, stress-free transactions, helping families like ours achieve their homeownership dreams. Looking back, my journey to becoming a Mortgage Broker has been deeply personal. I know what it feels like to face obstacles when buying a home, but I also know how life-changing it is when someone helps you overcome them. That’s what drives me every day. If you have any questions or need guidance, I’d love to help you in any way I can.
