Cell: (250) 808-9000
Mail: ed@bcdirectmortgages.com

Growing up both in rural Manitoba and in Port Moody, BC, Ed experienced what it was like to live in a big city and grow up on a family farm. Fast forward to age 18, Ed continued working as a rancher with his parents, until age 22, when he decided his passion was in the finance industry. He started off with Household Finance (HFC) in 1974, and within two years became a senior loans officer with RBC. In 1981, Ed then became a Manager with Pioneer Trust, up until 1984, when he decided it was time to move the family from Dauphin to Kelowna.

Before joining the Mortgage Centre in Kelowna, Ed was a Branch Manager of a local credit union for 12 years. Prior to that, he was a Mortgage Development Officer for Bank of Montreal in Kelowna. Having lived in the Okanagan since 1984, Ed is very knowledgeable and familiar with the Kelowna area and business community.

After leaving the banking industry in 2000, Ed began his career as a mortgage broker with his daughter Shannon, both sharing a passion for helping clients. Ed and Shannon became franchise owners with The Mortgage Centre in 2003, adding his son Chris to the family business in 2011. Together, they have since helped thousands of clients with their mortgage needs.

Apart from the mortgage world, Ed enjoys spending time with his wife of over 45 years, visiting family, and adventuring in Hawaii. Ed also enjoys being outdoors, working on the yard in the summer, and local walks at the Gellatly Nut Farm.

Ed understands the complexities of all types of mortgages, and because no two clients are the same, you can rely on his more than 45 years of mortgage lending experience.

Cell: (250) 801-8598
Mail: shannon@bcdirectmortgages.com

Shannon has been involved in the financial services industry in Kelowna since 1997, having worked at a securities brokerage firm, a major chartered bank, and as a Certified Financial Planner assisting clients with their investment goals.

Before joining the Mortgage Centre in Kelowna, Shannon attended Okanagan University College and obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with honours in 2001. She also completed the Canadian Securities course in 1998 and received the Award of Excellence for Exceptional Academic Achievement.

In 2000, Shannon began working with her father, Ed, continuing her career in finance and learning about the mortgage industry. In 2003, Shannon became a part owner of a Mortgage Centre franchise in Kelowna. Over 20 years later, Shannon has helped thousands of clients alongside her father and brother (Chris), who joined the family business back in 2011.

Outside of the mortgage world, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and teenaged daughter, vacationing around the world. Some places they have travelled to includes the Maldives, Tokyo, London, Paris, Singapore, and Hong Kong. They also love to experience Disney theme parks and have been to all but one around the world.

Saving you time and money is Shannon’s goal, and with a deep financial background, she can help you understand how your mortgage fits into your overall financial strategy!

Cell: (250) 862-4674
Mail: chris@bcdirectmortgages.com

In 2011, Chris graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan with a degree in Business Management. In his final year of university, Chris had already been working for a chartered bank for three years, and obtained his mortgage broker’s license, knowing his plan was to follow in his father’s footsteps in becoming a mortgage broker and entrepreneur.

With mentorship from both his father (Ed) and sister (Shannon), Chris quickly gained invaluable experience in the mortgage industry, understanding all aspects of the mortgage business that only decades of experience could teach.

Over 10 years later, Chris has continued to guide his clients on industry trends and ensures they have the right information to make their mortgage decisions easy. Chris will help you understand the complexities of likely the biggest purchase you will make and aims to make the mortgage process as stress-free as possible.

Outside of the mortgage world, Chris has many passions (sometimes too many to count!). A few include snowboarding at Big White, paddleboarding out on Okanagan Lake, and collecting vintage tech like Apple computers or retro video games. You may also find Chris cheering on the Kelowna Rockets or Vancouver Canucks, as Chris has been passionate about hockey his entire life.