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Mortgage Matters with Gretchen Podcast

Gretchen Casey is a seasoned Mortgage Agent - Level 2 with over two decades of service in the mortgage industry. Based in Oshawa, Ontario, she extends her expertise nationwide through the Pineapple brokerage, catering to clients across Canada. With a commitment to securing the ideal mortgage solutions, Gretchen thrives on facilitating homeownership and investment property ventures while ensuring significant cost savings for her clients. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, she combines her profound understanding of human behaviour with her years of industry experience to help as many people as possible, specializing in assisting self-employed individuals and those who face challenges securing a mortgage.

Gretchen's unwavering dedication and exemplary performance have earned her prestigious accolades, including the 2023 Pineapple Group Award, recognizing her among the top 10% in revenue, volume, and units. Consistently acknowledged for her outstanding service, she has been honoured with the Three Best Rated Award for four consecutive years. While Gretchen takes great pride in her numerous awards, her most significant source of pride lies in the countless individuals she has had the privilege of assisting throughout her career.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Gretchen finds fulfillment in reading, self-exploration, and travel, and she cherishes quality time with her loved ones. A compassionate advocate for mental health, she actively supports organizations like Ontario Shores and Luke's Place, reflecting her deep-seated commitment to giving back to her community.

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In this interview with First-Time buyers, Jeremy and Meghan, they reveal how the things they did to be able to buy a home on their own, using their own funds for the down payment and not needing financial help from family. They also discuss what it was like working with Gretchen as their Mortgage Agent.

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