About Mission35.
Brian Hogben was inspired to begin Mission35 Mortgages after accomplishing his mission of paying off his mortgage by the age of 35. This became a goal for Brian when as a kid, he reaped the benefits that paying off his mortgage had provided for his dad. Not having to worry about that expense afforded his dad the freedom to spend more time with Brian and his brother, Craig. Despite a modest income, he wasn’t having to work overtime to make ends meet or spend his time worrying about the next month’s mortgage payment. This allowed him to retire his wife from a job she hated and cheer on his boys from the stands at their hockey games.
Brian and the team at Mission35 are dedicated to more than just securing your mortgage, they want to help you achieve success in whatever way you define it.
The Mission35 team.
He began as a financial advisor and mortgage development manager for Scotiabank. With his over 10 years of experience, he navigates the mortgage process with ease and expertise. Canadian Mortgage Professional has ranked him among the top 75 mortgage brokers, and in 2015, awarded him Best Newcomer.
Teresa has forged world class relationships with our top lenders, and is therefore able to provide our clients with the approvals and solutions that best fit their individual needs. She has helped over 100 families secure financing for their dream home, and is persistent in the pursuit of helping you reach your personal and financial goals.
With 20 years of banking experience, Brenda brings to our team her passion for great client care. She has long-standing relationships with lenders and works to secure the home financing that best fits your needs. Brenda seeks to build relationship with our clients and would love to sit down and chat with you about your options.
Chelsea is determined to find her clients the best possible solution for their financial needs. She provides valuable and memorable customer service by walking our clients through each stage. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or refinance your current mortgage, she promises to be there every step of the way.
Doug has over 40 years experience in commercial and residential financing, which gives him a unique viewpoint to assist you with mortgage financing. In addition, Doug is our reverse mortgage expert. He is passionate about setting families on a course to become mortgage free and able to save and invest for the future.
Michelle is the first point of contact for our clients. She walks you through the application while gathering key information to secure your home financing. Her mission is to make the process as seamless as possible. She ensures the Mission35 brand and values are echoed throughout each interaction with our clients, realtors, and partners.
Not your average Joe- Our Joe is one of our top Mortgage Agents, he brings years of underwriting experience to our team. He has worked for major Banks as well as the Mortgage Insurance Companies. His goal is to not only meet, but also EXCEED client needs. He provides value, commitment and exceptional service.
Kristen Dias brings 14+ years of Big Bank experience from TD. If you are buying your first home or adding to your real estate wealth, Kristen strives to make the process as smooth, stress free and efficient as possible. Very passionate about being born & raised in St. Catharines, you will find her serving the Niagara Community out of the heart of St. Catharines at our Welland Ave branch location.
Preston Schmidt brings the EXPERIENCE to our team as a Mortgage Agent of 15+ years, along with an Economics degree from Western University in London. His family is close-knit, spending time with three brothers, three nieces, a nephew and a God daughter. When he’s not putting together the best solutions for his clients, he unwinds with his love for healthy living and travel. Barcelona is a favourite destination but first, mortgages.
I have helped over 2 thousand investors and families during my 10-year tenure in the mortgage industry. Whether you are seeking your first home or investment property, or your last one to allow you to become financially free, connect with me to see how I can help you reach those financial goals. Contact me today to hep you with your residential or commercial property dreams.
One of the greatest Seven Wonders of the World is Niagara Falls, Ontario, but for us its Christine Hoover! She represents Mission35 Mortgages as one of our mobile agents, in the Niagara region. Christine has more than ten years of business and financial experience. With goal driven attitude, we are confident in her ability to fulfill your financial needs.
Nicole knows all about lending rates and has all the right connections to lenders. Did we mention that Nicole worked for major banks for over thirteen years and has now been a broker for more than three years? That adds up to more than 1500 mortgages and it is safe to say that she knows her numbers. It is a huge compliment when clients call her back five or six years later because they remembered how she treated them and would like to deal with her again. Get her experience as a Banker and flexibility as a Broker working for you.
With over 17 years in the Regulatory and Licensing Sector in the financial industry, Merl is committed to providing you with professionalism and excellence. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or refinance your current mortgage, Merl knows all the Do’s and Don’ts in the industry, which means she knows what your money can do for you.
Davis Graduated from Guelph University and he recently earned his Mortgage Agent Licence. His main focus is helping people achieve financial success. Some advice from our Toronto born but Hamilton raised member would be, be smart but aggressive with your investments.
Jeff Pipe is an editor, motion graphics artist and social media/brand strategist. He has worked professionally since 2004, and has been with Mission35 since it’s inception. His main area of expertise within the company is video production, running the social media platforms and spearheading all other digital initiatives.
With over 29 years of banking experience, Kathy is committed to her clients.
Always providing financial advice on purchase and sale of your home, renewing or refinancing your existing mortgage. Kathy is devoted to offering solutions that work for you.
Brooke brings a background in finances when helping our clients go through their mortgage experience. She provides friendly and professional customer service and is determined to help her clients reach their personal and financial goals.
Deby is new to the Mission 35 Team. Assisting Preston Schmidt with daily deals to make sure all goes smoothly and efficiently.
With her over 28 years in Customer service, she ensures a friendly experience for her clients.
Born and raised in Ancaster, she is pleased to be back in her home town working with a great team.
With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Vince can provide the right advice and get the solution that fits your life and needs. Vince has won many awards over the years and was recognized as one of Hamilton’s top forty under forty in 2017 for outstanding business achievements.
I strongly believe real estate is the greatest investment, so I am committed to helping you find the best strategy. As your Mortgage Agent, my greatest joy is helping your family achieve their dreams!
Amy ensures a great customer experience from sending out the client checklist to the closing day. Your point of contact throughout the entire process. She gets everything together, keeps it together, to work together to achieve success all with a smile.
Seth comes to us with over 15 years of experience working at a major bank, from that experience comes a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of lending and investing. His financial planning background and degree gives him the unique ability to help families plan for their future and obtain the right lending solution for their needs. Throughout his years at the bank, he has helped many families secure financing for their dream homes and looks forward to helping you do the same! Give him a call to set a time to see how he can help you!!
Jeff joins Mission 35 after a 20-year banking career. He is a seasoned mortgage agent with a true passion for real estate investing and loves helping clients purchase investment properties to increase their net worth. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a knowledgeable investor – Jeff’s priority is to be by your side guiding you all the way through the financing and making it a seamless process. After work, you will find Jeff active in the community coaching a great group of kids on his minor hockey team.
Bunly has enjoyed being a Mortgage Agent for over 3 years. His favorite part of the role is helping people with achieving their dreams of purchasing a home and as well as building wealth. He has previously worked for Citi Financial, TD Bank, and RBC. With a strong background in Financial Advising, he enjoys giving expert advice on how to save and build wealth through real estate. His philosophy is: “do what is best for the client”. He believes in this philosophy because it has been proven to build trust with his clients which leads to a long-term professional relationship.
When not helping clients with a mortgage, he enjoys time with his family and the golf course!
Sarah is passionate about building relationships with her clients. With a background in finance and exceptional customer service skills, she is committed to providing a professional and smooth mortgage experience tailored to each clients’ needs. Sarah is very family-oriented and looks forward to helping each family reach their unique financial goals.
Kristina, a Western University graduate brings 7 years of lending experience. Kristina got into the market at the age of 21 and developed a passion for real estate. From start to finish, Kristina always puts her best foot forward to help her clients achieve financial success. She also has a huge passion for interior design, sports cars and loves being an Aunt. You’ll catch her on her off time at the beach and in the kitchen trying out a new recipe.
Connie takes the intimidation out of the mortgage process. She will do all the negotiating with lenders on your behalf and always provide unbiased advice. She empowers clients through her wealth of mortgage knowledge so you can make the best choices for your needs. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, looking to trade up, deciding to downsize, purchasing an investment property, refinancing or simply wishing for a change, she will be there to get you started with enthusiasm and passion.
Kelsey has a background in Human Resources and has years of customer experience that she looks forward to combining with her growing career at Mission35 Mortgages. She gives our clients the care and detailed attention that they expect when working with us. Kelsey will be in contact with you throughout your mortgage process to make sure you are always in the know and will do all she can to ensure a smooth closing.
Holly has been committed to helping her clients in every industry from finances to automotive to fashion & beauty. With 20 years experience in sales and customer service, she is always determined to help find the best solutions for everyone. Born and raised in Hamilton, Holly would love to help you set down roots in this ever changing city!
Rebecca is passionate for helping others! With over 10 years experience in the customer service industry it is her priority to ensure you have the Best mortgage experience! Rebecca cannot wait to help you find solutions to make your financial dreams become a reality!
Having spent most of his professional life working for one of Canada’s top 6 banks, as a mortgage specialist, manager of customer service, and branch manager, Erik has an extensive understanding of banking and mortgage financing. His experience is the foundation from which he can provide creative mortgage financing solutions for your personal home financing needs. Give him a call and see what he can do for you!
Matt Brownlow started out in the real estate market over a decade ago, buying his first fixer-upper, renovating it and finally selling it for a profit. It wasn’t until he moved on to the next property that he realized all the knowledge, value and resources that a mortgage broker could offer him through the home buying process. Now Matt is involved in the mortgage industry as a Mortgage Agent to walk along side those in his community and help them with their mortgage needs.