Claire Drage Mortgage Broker
35 Main St N, Suite 31 L0R2H0 Waterdown, ON, Canada

We are so excited to announce our participation in The REITE Club's Multi-Family Virtual Workshop Series over the next 3 months! These workshops are going to ...be information-packed, with useful tools and resources, access to the experts during the workshops and designed to suit both the investor exploring multi-family and also the more experienced multi-family investor looking to take their portfolio to the next level or to scale up in terms of size of units! Join Claire Drage Mortgage Broker for the first workshop of the series, where you'll learn everything you need to know to finance your multi-family portfolio ranging from the standard bank and CMHC insured options to the more non-traditional and creative options. You will also learn how to analyse a potential deal the same way a prospective lender will view that property no matter your strategy (BRRRR, buy-n-hold etc). You will walk away with a complete understanding of all the different terminology, including how to control your expenses and increase your income, all of which increases the value of the property in the lenders' eyes. Additionally, you will receive a Cash Flow Analysis Worksheet, Multi-Family Checklists and much more! REGISTER NOW via the link: https://thereiteclub.com//multi-family-virtual-workshop-1- ($97+HST) or for all three ($249+HST)!

Excited to announce our first event of 2021, How to Finance Your 2021 Real Estate Investing Strategy! In this live webinar event, I will be discussing and walking you through the process of how to invest in real estate, flips, BRRRR’s, joint venture partnerships & much more! Register now by clicking the link: ... https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/4732471081087383566

I hope everyone had a safe and amazing NYE! I know for me, 2021 will be about good vibes, bigger goals, more happiness, less pain, stronger relationships, and being more focused than ever! What are your goals for the New Year?

Thank you so much to Chris Argiropoulos (Chris Argiropoulos Barrister, Hamilton) for this beautiful gift - it is such a pleasure to work with you and your amazing paralegal Crystal Altamirano - not sure what we would do without her. I feel so blessed to work with some amazing law firms such as Chris'.

Congratulations to Claire Drage for being featured in Canadian Mortgage Professional's Women of Influence Magazine! Claire has been an active member of the mo...rtgage and real estate industries for more than 30 years. She has experience from all sides of the industry, from managing over 140 properties in Spain, to growing The Windrose Group, a successful mortgage brokering business here in Canada. Claire and her team believe in the importance of training, mentorship, and guiding clients toward their best financial future! Read Claire’s full feature here: https://issuu.com/keymedia/docs/cmp15.11_ipad

Your December Bank of Canada update!

I am excited to share these photos from our recent toy drive that we organized for CityKidz! City Kidz is a local organization that focuses on making children’s lives a little brighter and The Windrose Group team was so happy to get involved this year. The team raised over $3000 to go towards the purchase of these toys! It was a wonderful fun experience that we were all so excited to be a part of.... Here are some of the photos of our toy haul

Come join us LIVE tomorrow @ 7PM for our Open Door Session on @TheWindroseGroup Instagram page! This open door session is an open forum for you to ask any questions you may have where myself, Michelle Letourneau Mortgage Alliance & Angie from The Pettyjohn Team - Mortgage Alliance will be there to answer! If you have any questions at all, from traditional mortgages to real estate investing or even how to become a mortgage agent, we want to hear from you! ... Please feel free to DM us in advance with your questions, otherwise join us LIVE on Instagram to ask!

Todayis #GivingTuesday, the day to show our appreciation to volunteers and charitable organizations who work tirelessly to make our communities a little brighter every day! Today I’ve made a charitable donation to an organization close to @thewindrosegroup team, @urbantailsrescue! Urban Tails is a registered charity that is dedicated to animal welfare and finding forever homes for animals in need. It’s been a tough year and it’s important to give back and we are happ...y to have organizations like Urban Tails Rescue to support. If you want to know more information on how you can help, visit their Instagram @urbantailsrescue ! How will you give backtoday?

Celebrating my recent "win" today that I've added to The Win Jar! How do you celebrate your "wins"?

Holding myself accountable with my strategic planning journal and working harder than ever

I have been having a lot of conversations lately about whether or not we do cottage financing. And the answer is YES we do! The reality is that a lot of people are reconsidering their living situations as well as how they spend recreational time. Some people now have the freedom to work remotely, which includes being able to work from and spend more time at a secondary residence, such as a cottage - even as we enter the Fall season! You may also be thinking of turning that cottage into a primary residence! Don't hesitate to reach out to me today to learn more about all of the options available to you, whether you're looking to buy or sell your cottage!

Join me tomorrow for my upcoming webinar, "Taking Control of Your Financial Future"! I will be going over the basics of Real Estate Investing, how you can thrive instead of just survive in this economy and more! Register now here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/8223947162868390412

Join us for our Virtual Recruiting Mixer on September 29th to learn more about our team and what makes The Windrose Group so great! Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/1591313692057706511

One thing I am always sure to do, is update my Strategic Planning Journal with top priorities. This helps me stay focused on turning obstacles into opportunities in order to better improve and regroup. Keeping a positive mindset and focusing on goal setting has been a major key to my professional growth and it is something my entire team practices as well!

If you're considering a career change that allows you to help others grow their wealth in real estate and maximize their real estate portfolio, I want to hear from you! Register now for our upcoming Virtual Recruiting Mixer on September 23rd here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/1591313692057706511 . See you there!

I absolutely love this #investorflipfeature which is a property of @ras_buys_houses . SWIPE to see the before photos of this stunning property! This Fairhill property in Ottawa is a well loved home that is now ready for the 21st Century, after having undergone a massive renovation that brightened up this home and provided a modern look. Feel free to reach out to us to learn more about this property or other available opportunities that we have available!

If you've been worried about some of the news articles that came out over the last day or two this is great interview with one of the leaders in the Mortgage Industry in response. Check it out now!

Why do the banks give us money when we dont need it as opposed to when we really need it the most? I want to get real for a minute!

Check out this awesome flip by the team at Ras Buys Houses !

When it's mortgage renewal time, our advice to you is: don't renew... RENEGOTIATE! It's important to keep a few things in mind during this process, such as checking your terms, knowing your rate and, of course, knowing all of your options. By going through a broker, we will ensure you get the best terms because they want to see YOU get the most out of your mortgage renewal

I am filling out my Strategic Planning Journal and in my gratitude section, I was writing how thankful I am for our lending partners. This reminded me that I want to send a big THANK YOU to First National for sending over some great cookies from @sweetflourbakeshop They got eaten before I could even take a picture... so here's the empty box!

Private lending is a tangible investment in bricks and mortar. This investment strategy allows you to be the source of financing for a prospective borrower, as an alternative to the traditional mortgage lenders (banks and financial institutions). You are, in essence, making the money those banks or lenders would by offering a mortgage to someone else.... If you'd like to learn more, check out my full article here: https://www.linkedin.com//private-lending-alternative-in/

So happy to share this #investorflipfeature today, a property of Paul Daigle's! This duplex in Cornwall was beautifully renovated from top to bottom while still preserving the original character of the home. Can you say kitchen goals?! I actually had the opportunity to visit this property back in February and take a look at the "before" photos while standing in the finished product. It was absolutely beautiful!... As always, feel free to reach out to me to discuss current opportunities and other available properties ! See more

Do you know what a reverse mortgage is? Lets chat about it!

I feel blessed that, even during such difficult times, our business has continued to grow. As we expand, we are looking for some additional support within my staff to help the growing team. We are looking to fill an Underwriting & Team Support position with an experienced financial services' candidate who has strong interpersonal skills and a willingness and ability to learn. Ideally, this candidate has 1 year of mortgage underwriting experience OR has fun...ded at least 120 mortgages and it would be an added bonus if they have experience with B Lending and private financing! Additionally, the candidate will also be supporting the Director of Team Development in on-boarding and training new team members, as well as providing backup to myself and my Underwriters! Reach out to us at [email protected] for the full job description and requirements. I look forward to hearing from you. Let's see if you're the right fit for our team! See more

Happy Birthday, Canada!! I am SO happy to be celebrating today. I hope you all have a fantastic and safe Canada Day

What you need to know if you deferred a payment to any creditor during COVID-19 and what is now showing up on your Credit Report. So what do you do now? How are creditors going to view you in the future? Will it impact your borrowing power and interest charges going forward? We are going to answer all of these today and more!

Have you had to defer payments recently? If so, what do you do now? How are creditors going to view you in the future? Will it impact your borrowing power and interest charges in the future? I am going to answer all of these questions today and more! Join me LIVE at 12pm today.

Have you deferred any payments recently? If you have deferred any payments to any creditors (including mortgage payments) as a relief measure due to the current global pandemic, this is how it may affect you! Payment deferrals are now appearing on Equifax credit reports as Affected by natural or declared disaster for each creditor you deferred with. This should not impact your credit score; however, it does affect the narrative of your credit report. All creditors will now ...be aware that you have accepted a relief measure, and this will be taken into consideration when creditors consider offering your more credit in the future. This isnt the end of your credit! Making sure youre prepared to answer any questions related to the deferral of payments is the first step. Having a snapshot of your financial picture prior to the COVID-19 crisis is highly recommended and will paint a better picture of your true borrowing worthy character. I want you to have all of the facts and I'm here to help! Join me here on Facebook Live TOMORROW at NOON to learn more and ask any questions you may have at this time.

I wanted to feature this awesome investor #houseflip! This is a project of Scott Zandbergen s! SWIPE for the before photo of this beautiful living space! After holding this single family house as a rental for a few years, Scott decided to renovate and flip it after his tenants moved out in order to pull out the equity. The house was outdated and in order to maximize returns, he did a quick cosmetic update. The entire house was brightened with modern and neutral paint col...ours, including painting out all the oak cabinets and stair rails. The existing tile and laminate was replaced with new luxury vinyl plank on the main floor and in the basement for a fresh and consistent look throughout! Additionally, new light fixtures, door hardware and electrical plates were installed. After a deep clean, fresh landscaping and staging, the property was listed and sold in under 2 weeks. Feel free to contact me for more information about available opportunities!

Join us on June 17th for our second Virtual Recruiting Mixer! Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/1386973852691845644

What does your future in real estate look like? Join me next Tuesday, June 16th to learn more about the options available to you during this time! Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/615828073947477772

Take a look at the highlights we have put together from the CMHC's recent announcement. Reach out to myself or a Windrose Group agent if you have any questions or concerns!

Have you set your goals and intentions for the week? I just got my email inbox down to 67! I know it doesn't sound like much but this has been weighing heavily on me for AGES. It's amazing how setting smaller, daily goals can help you achieve tangible results. Getting my inbox down by 30 every day, eating humble pie when it's been too long and just GETTING IT DONE has been my mantra. Less excuses, more action. Having the right mindset when setting out to complete each goal on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis is a fundamental key to success!!

One of the greatest accomplishments in my career has been being able to help and support other agents grow & develop their successful businesses The Windrose Group offers comprehensive training resources and materials to set you up for success. I want to see agents grow within our amazing team and as an entrepreneur, which is why myself and the team are with you every step of the way! Not only do we support our close knit team with gr...owth opportunities and continuing education, we average a 35% increase in volume year over year and provide our team with access to 60+ lenders. Over 25% of these lenders have additional compensation & volume bonuses paid to YOU. In addition to our wide array of training resources, we host a number of team meetings and training sessions as a means of continuing education, something I am so passionate about! Email us at [email protected] to learn more about joining our award-winning team! See more

Join me LIVE on Instagram this Friday, May 15th at 2pm! I want to talk to you about the changing real estate market, potential opportunities we will see and moving forward in the digital world. See you there!

Join me this upcoming Friday, May 15th, for my first Instagram live where I will be discussing alternative strategies for you to consider in order to start Being the Bank!

We want to grow with you! The Windrose Group offers comprehensive training resources and materials to set you up for success. We are with you every step of the way! Interested in learning more? Reach out to us today for more information.

Ive been having a lot of conversations about alternative strategies to consider during the COVID-19 pandemic to help continue to grow wealth. Passively investing in real estate is still a fantastic strategy that can get you started down the path of financial freedom and it can often be more insulated from traditional market fluctuations, as we have been experiencing. We have first mortgage opportunities available now! A minimum $200,000 investment is required, and you can expect an 8-12% return on investment. Reach out for a full list of opportunities or more information! Additionally, we also have a number of Be the Banker Open Door sessions which is a great opportunity to get more information on this strategy. Register for your preferred session here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8258536695144791053

We are all in the same storm but not necessarily the same boat! Does your boat have holes and taking on water fast, or is yours stable but is nervous about after the storm has passed? An open discussion on managing financially, accessing cash, great saving money tips and more. Lets take a look over the horizon and what do we predict the housing market and economy will look like!

Join me for an open discussion to gain insight on what options are available during this time and how to plan for success when looking ahead for financial health and wealth!

The Windrose Group is GROWING! Are you registered for our Virtual Mix & Mingle that we are hosting? This webinar style event taking place tomorrow evening will give you a chance to meet our team and ask any questions you may have about us or about joining our group! We look forward to meeting you! Register now:... https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/8822338770981444110 See more

Dont forget to register for our Virtual Recruiting Mixer on Thursday, April 23rd here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/8822338770981444110

Financial Reset and Survival with great easy to use tools from financial to some tough discussions. Opportunities abound for home buyers, entrepreneurs. real estate investors (owning or loaning on the bricks) and more....

Join us on April 23rd at 2pm for our Webinar for Realtors! Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/7729704588457735182

Were hosting an online mix & mingle on April 23rd, where you will get the opportunity to meet all our staff at The Windrose Group as well as have the opportunity to ask current team members what it means to be a part of this awesome group! Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/8822338770981444110