Debbie Belair

03/05/2026

02/16/2026

Looks like Toronto fundraisers take the weekend off? Not Ottawa, way to go!

02/10/2026

Toronto has found its mojo, sneaking back into first place. But not for long, right Ottawa?

02/07/2026

Did someone say Ottawa is beating Montreal? Will it be for a day, week, or the event? Only with more of your donations, great job Ottawa! We have 20 days to go. Woohoo!!

02/03/2026

I’m bowling for my Mom; I lost her in 2018 to Pancreatic Cancer. I bet you have lost someone too. Please join me in helping to Strike out Cancer. I’ll be bowling with 200 incredible colleagues, realtors, and lenders to raise funds. Any support—whether it be through a small donation, sharing this post, or words of encouragement –would truly mean the world to us.

Thank you for standing with us in this fight.

Click the link below to DONATE now 😊

Deb

https://supportthepmcf.ca/ui/strikeoutcancer2026/t/1cd896c4ed9e4b32b814ef2a342882b1

01/22/2025

🎳 🎳 🎳

So very proud of the Canadian Mortgage Broker/Agent and Lending community for coming together to Strike Out Cancer 🎳 this month. $220,000 was raised nationally so far!

Ottawa's Strike Cancer Chapter has raised nearly $20,000 for the University of Ottawa Cancer Research Center AND put together 20 teams, to bowl for the cause this Tuesday.

All donations are matched by Health Canada and expenses covered by our generous corporate sponsors, so every dollar will truly make a difference.

A whopping NINE cities across Canada are participating. Help Ottawa reach our goal of $22,000 and spread the word! SHARE/DONATE:

https://supportthepmcf.ca/ui/StrikeOutCancer25/g/Ottawa

06/06/2024

Bank of Canada Update! 🚨

The Bank of Canada has CUT its key interest rate by 0.25% for the first time in 4 years, now bringing it to 4.75%!

The inflation rate was at 2.7 per cent in April, down from 2.9 per cent in March of this year, finally a step in the right direction!

Looking to get pre-approved, or discuss re-financing or renewing options? Now is a good time to reach out and get locked in at a pre-approval with a great rate!

03/25/2024

Joel Lamarche is a beautiful addition to the team and can serve clients in both English and French!

Joel Lamarche was born and raised in Timmins, Ontario where he lived for fishing, 4wheelers, snowmobiling and just about anything outdoors! During his short 8 years in Ottawa he bought his first home at just 20 years old, all while studying for his Bachelors in Commerce with specialization in Finance and obtaining his Certified Financial Planner designation.

But the north came calling back! His wife and their 3 young boys have called Kapuskasing home since 2014. These days you can find him most weekends at the local hockey arena and giving back to his community as a volunteer firefighter. 👨‍🚒

After 13 years advising his clients on their wealth and finances, most recently as a Financial Planner and Division Manager for Investor's Group, he made the jump to Mortgages and chose Smart Debt as his home!

Joel's clients are so lucky to have his depth and breadth of experience with life's biggest purchase! Welcome aboard Joel!



Smart Debt Mortgages - Joel Lamarche

03/24/2024

We're so lucky to have you Wayne!

Wayne Hartley Mortgages brings a wealth of entrepreneurship to the team, in his previous life he ran a successful textile business for 35+ years. As such, he understands the challenges and hurdles that face especially self-employed individuals when making major financial decisions.

Whether self-employed, a first-time buyer or seasoned purchaser, Wayne will keep the lines of communication open to walk each client through their home buying journey. His business partners, family, and friends are especially lucky that he chose to embark on his new adventure as Mortgage Agent.

While Wayne is Gananoque-based he is licensed to serve across the province of Ontario.

Welcome aboard Wayne! We're so happy you chose Smart Debt as your home!